This is a must read for sci-fi fans. It is a very well-written adventure with engaging characters who grow and accomplish amazing things. Attunga has basis in Australia, but the fantastical world it inhabits reaches across our solar system.
What a wonderful story! I was fortunate to find it over the holidays and had lots of time to just snuggle up and read. This was so well thought out and constructed, it made for a great adventure.
WOW! I couldn't go to sleep until I finished this chapter, now I can comment this morning. I remember commenting after an early chapter that I was worried Thom would feel left behind by the accomplishments of Calen and Wirren. He certainly pulled through and, with their help, the trio saved the habitat.
It appears the struggle for survival for Tasmanian Devils has improved, but they are still endangered.
Quambi according to Google means:
quamby
[ˈkwɒmbi]
VERB
AUSTRALIAN
DATED
lie down, especially in order to sleep:
"the combatants quambied near the battlefield that night"
Very appropriate!
Great tension! The rogue is smart, but Wirren is smarter! Perhaps kidnapping a habitat is enough of a trigger for the good guys to go on the offense, rather than continually playing defense.
For a while now, Wirren has seemed to not be fully aware of just how special and important he really is. He is now being forced to accept this new reality. I think he will handle it well due to his strong support system.
We didn't think Marina and Val would have a problem with Noah, but now it's confirmed. I think Noah will strike up his courage when his parents begin speaking about his older brother. I think Brian and Gordon are doing a great job raising a 14 year old modern gay kid!
It’s scary to imagine how K74 would use enhancements. I suspect they would use them to enslave populations to perform certain tasks. Rather than to uplift and empower, as is happening with the dolphins.
I'm still loving the story, but I think it's a little sad that our trio had never seen a sky or felt a real breeze. Such an alien thought to an earthling. I hope that Akama and Wirren get to experience some of their heritage.
Colin was a bit "fish out of water", but endearingly so. I like that Owain is not just patient, but seems to enjoy exposing Colin to new things. Now if only Colin would expose himself at the club!
You have raised the bar with this chapter! I have a feeling Akama is going to be important! I was wondering why this story was being told from Wirren's viewpoint, rather than Calen's. Now I know!
I'm greatly enjoying the complex world that has been created here. There is a convergence of humans, dolphins, and AI that is engaging and fun. I'm so happy to have found this over 10 years since it was posted!
I loved the homecoming! I know we are a ways from our guys joining the way we want, but this was a great start. A few of the other readers mentioned the lessening of tension as the chapter progressed, it was good to see. I hope the cause of the tension will come up in future conversations. They don't just need to open their eyes, they need listen, too. I have no doubt the wildings will return, they are too intrinsic to this tale!
Thank you for bringing back this wonderful story. Tomas has experienced a whole life transformation over the last few months. It's refreshing to read a well-written story about regular adults, I look forward to more of Tomas and Fletcher.