- Paperback: 234 pages
- Publisher: Jessink (9 Feb 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0983325227
- ISBN-13: 978-0983325222
- Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.3 x 0.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,170,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A thieving duo's world turns upside down when an Elven rogue uncovers the heinous dealings of a megacorporation. * * * Summary: Anya and Leticia are partners-in-crime who steal for a living. Their world turns upside down after a chance encounter with fellow rogue, Ithilnin-the enigmatic leader of an Elven band of thieves. A scuffle to prove who's "the better thief" transforms into more than Anya and Ithilnin ever bargained for. They retrieve the missing piece of an ancient poem, before getting caught in the secret dealings of a megacorporation. What they uncover threatens to alter the very essence of not just human life, but the other side as well. Elven intrigue, cyberpunk action, and a deadly dose of danger come together in The Other Side of Life [Book #1 in the (Cyberpunk) Elven Trilogy]. GENRE: Urban Fantasy / Cyberpunk / YA with adult crossover appeal * * * More Info @ http://www.jessink.com/tosol.htm
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Format:Kindle Edition
This is the first Cyberpunk book I've read, and to be honest, I wouldn't usually choose a book labelled 'Cyberpunk' to read. However, I am already a fan of Jess C Scott's work, so when she asked me to read it, I was more than a little curious.
If you're not a reader of sci-fi and wouldn't usually read the genre, don't be put off by the label. This book would be a perfect read for sci-fi fans, but it also contains a love story and lots of action and adventure which would appeal to anyone who likes contemporary fiction.
It's 2035, Anya and Leticia are thieves. They make their living by stealing things and selling them on. One day they meet Nin, an elf (as the author puts it, not like one of Santa's elves, more like Tolkien's). At first, they don't know he's an elf. Nin is one of a trio of elves who live amongst humans, keeping a low profile as they do not trust humankind.
Nin feels that Anya is a human who can be trusted, and he lets his guard down. He asks the girls to join him, his cousin Tavia and his friend Dresan on a mission to save the world. There is the parallel story of Anya's strange attraction to Nin, the charismatic elf.
The Other Side of Life deals with, among other things, the subject of mega-corporations' greed for profit at the expense of the health and survival of the planet. There are elements of magic, mystery and wisdom, woven into this story. It is an entertaining read, with some gripping action scenes. Jess C Scott's talent is boundless.
This is the first book in a trilogy. The ending definitely leaves you wanting more.
If you're not a reader of sci-fi and wouldn't usually read the genre, don't be put off by the label. This book would be a perfect read for sci-fi fans, but it also contains a love story and lots of action and adventure which would appeal to anyone who likes contemporary fiction.
It's 2035, Anya and Leticia are thieves. They make their living by stealing things and selling them on. One day they meet Nin, an elf (as the author puts it, not like one of Santa's elves, more like Tolkien's). At first, they don't know he's an elf. Nin is one of a trio of elves who live amongst humans, keeping a low profile as they do not trust humankind.
Nin feels that Anya is a human who can be trusted, and he lets his guard down. He asks the girls to join him, his cousin Tavia and his friend Dresan on a mission to save the world. There is the parallel story of Anya's strange attraction to Nin, the charismatic elf.
The Other Side of Life deals with, among other things, the subject of mega-corporations' greed for profit at the expense of the health and survival of the planet. There are elements of magic, mystery and wisdom, woven into this story. It is an entertaining read, with some gripping action scenes. Jess C Scott's talent is boundless.
This is the first book in a trilogy. The ending definitely leaves you wanting more.
Format:Kindle Edition
I love books that offer you an escape from the real world, where you can breathe, laugh and cry with the characters.
This book offered that most of the time, but here and there you got tangled in unnecessary commas and hard to read sentences. You'll catch yourself reading back a few sentences to make sure you understand what is happening.
Where the genre is concerned, this is my first time reading "cyberpunk" so maybe my issues with the pacing came from lack of knowledge of the genre.
The story offers drama, love and fantasy. You want to keep reading just so you can successfully relate to Nin and his predicament. As the book title suggests, the author successfully provides with a world on "the other side of life".
Overall assessment:
Story: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Editing: 3.5/5
Formatting: 4/5
Pacing: 3.5/5
Offensive content?: Minimal(PG)
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author through Orangeberry Book Tours. I did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was I obligated to write a positive one.
This book offered that most of the time, but here and there you got tangled in unnecessary commas and hard to read sentences. You'll catch yourself reading back a few sentences to make sure you understand what is happening.
Where the genre is concerned, this is my first time reading "cyberpunk" so maybe my issues with the pacing came from lack of knowledge of the genre.
The story offers drama, love and fantasy. You want to keep reading just so you can successfully relate to Nin and his predicament. As the book title suggests, the author successfully provides with a world on "the other side of life".
Overall assessment:
Story: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Editing: 3.5/5
Formatting: 4/5
Pacing: 3.5/5
Offensive content?: Minimal(PG)
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author through Orangeberry Book Tours. I did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was I obligated to write a positive one.
Format:Kindle Edition
The Other Side of Life (TOSL) by Jess C Scott tells the story about a group of elves that grew tired of their races withdrawal from the world and two human thieves that do not like the direction the world is heading. When the two groups meet they decide to work together to steal something that could be a key to changing the way both of their peoples look at the world.
First off I will say that TOSL shows the views of the author very clearly through the story. Jess does not like the way that a lot of things currently work in the world and you can tell through the book. That being said the book is not just her preaching her views thinly veiled behind a cyber punk story. The book is actually a very good read. It has a lot of different elements that can appeal to a wide variety of people. There are very cool tech toys, lots of thrilling scenes during the theft, action, intrigue, romance, friendship, loyalty, and redemption. Even with all of the different themes the book does not get bogged down and keeps a fairly decent pace.
This is a good read for ages 15 and up with no real loss of appeal to the older audience. If you enjoy a good spy thriller this book could also be a good one to check out as the theft has some excellent action sequences.
Copy provided by author for review.
First off I will say that TOSL shows the views of the author very clearly through the story. Jess does not like the way that a lot of things currently work in the world and you can tell through the book. That being said the book is not just her preaching her views thinly veiled behind a cyber punk story. The book is actually a very good read. It has a lot of different elements that can appeal to a wide variety of people. There are very cool tech toys, lots of thrilling scenes during the theft, action, intrigue, romance, friendship, loyalty, and redemption. Even with all of the different themes the book does not get bogged down and keeps a fairly decent pace.
This is a good read for ages 15 and up with no real loss of appeal to the older audience. If you enjoy a good spy thriller this book could also be a good one to check out as the theft has some excellent action sequences.
Copy provided by author for review.
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