Review: A Dream of Home by Kate Willis
She must fight for her and her unborn daughter’s survival through space travel and forced servitude.
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Science Fiction | Short Story
A Dream of Home by Kate Willis
Description
Ripped from the only planet she’s ever known, Tova must fight for her and her unborn daughter’s survival through space travel, forced servitude, and everyone standing between her and a new home.
My Thoughts
Because I’d read a few stories in other genres by this author before, as soon as I heard she’d be writing some sci-fi from a Jewish angle, my interest was piqued. Then I was further drawn in by the shadows, the lights, and the image of hope on the cover of this short prequel.
A Determined Heroine
As for what I liked most about the story itself: Tova’s determination, especially on behalf of her daughter, in the midst of what could have looked like an impossible situation. Now, because even with tragic or perilous stories, the effects of tears begin to wear off for me with repeated mentions of them, I would have found one good scene describing Tova crying to be more impactful in a story this short, rather than mentions of her tears in multiple chapters. A minor thing for me.
More Where This Came From
Overall, this is an intriguing prequel. Speculative fiction fans will want to check out the Kenaz series.
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