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Naaya123 wrote: 12 May 2021, 11:38 This seems like a book I'd enjoy very much. Thank you for your review!
Well, I hope you find time to enjoy it. Thanks.
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C Janet wrote: 12 May 2021, 14:15 The story is not quite what I expected looking at the book's cover. I mean, that does look a lot like Daenerys Targaryen with a baby dragon on her shoulder, right? Sounds like an interesting read though. Thank you for your great review!
There's so much to this book that I just couldn't put it all into words. It's definitely more fantasy than dystopian. If that's to your liking, I highly recommend this. Thanks.
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MarianaFigueira wrote: 12 May 2021, 15:22 Sounds incredible, though I do prefer standalone novels. Also, the cover of the book reminds me of Khaleesi from Game of Thrones, how strange. Thanks for the informative review!
It's hard to describe all the book is about. It starts off on Earth, but it doesn't stay there. It's highly complex. Thanks.
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The title has me intrigued since the plot deals with a water shortage. I am curious about the ark?? Usually, an ark means there is too much water! Thanks for the information about the writing and the book as the beginning of a series. Great review!
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So story is about water crisis which can lead to destruction. It does sound immersive. The cover has G.O.T. look which will appeal to many. Thank you for a detailed review!
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kdstrack wrote: 12 May 2021, 21:12 The title has me intrigued since the plot deals with a water shortage. I am curious about the ark?? Usually, an ark means there is too much water! Thanks for the information about the writing and the book as the beginning of a series. Great review!
It's an ark to save humanity. An ark to another planet. It's a very complex story. It covers Earth and what happens to the survivors there. It covers those that leave to try to save humanity.
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Kavita Shah wrote: 13 May 2021, 00:47 So story is about water crisis which can lead to destruction. It does sound immersive. The cover has G.O.T. look which will appeal to many. Thank you for a detailed review!
It's definitely immersive. It's complex, though. It's about much more than just Earth's demise. Thanks.
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Thanks for your informative review. The cover reminds me of the medieval ages, like the series Game of Thrones with the dragons. However, it's a pleasant surprise to know that it contains modern aspects like stealth aircraft or radars.
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Sou Hi wrote: 14 May 2021, 03:40 Thanks for your informative review. The cover reminds me of the medieval ages, like the series Game of Thrones with the dragons. However, it's a pleasant surprise to know that it contains modern aspects like stealth aircraft or radars.
It's set in modern times. However, there is a fantasy aspect. Thanks.
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Well, not the kind of books i find interest in. It's too lengthy although, i love the fact that you tried as much as you can to make it concise and precise. Great work.
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Love the cover, although it does remind me of The Mother of Dragons from Game of Thrones. The review does sound quite interesting with explaining the story line. Even tough it is implied that the book is quite lengthy with battle scenes (sounds kind of like Lord of the rings), I would put it on my to read list.
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The cover is giving me Game Of Thrones vibes. I didn't expect this premise. It seems interesting not sure if I like that it is a series. I will check out the sample, and decide. However, I agree with you too many details can take away from my enjoyment of the book. Great review!
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The story sounds riveting. I would like to read more about Nadya and the Yanbeyev family. Thank you for a great review.
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This complex science fiction book sounds like an interesting read. I love how the book is described as poetic, and that the way the technology is described makes it seem real therefore immersing the reader in the story
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I love dystopian fiction, but I agree with the reviewer that this seems to be more of an epic sci-fi/fantasy novel, so I'm not sure it's a book that I would enjoy.
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