Olympus Bound
Gaia #2
by Zoë Routh
Published: May 1, 2024
Publisher: Inner Compass Australia Pty Ltd
Genre: Dystopia, Science Fiction, Thriller
Blurb:
Survival
hangs on a knife-edge. Commander Xanthe Waters, a visionary leader
haunted by her past, steers the groundbreaking Moon base, Olympus,
through its darkest hour. As they stand six months into their lunar
odyssey, catastrophe strikes, severing their lifeline to an Earth
besieged by ecoterrorism, environmental collapse, and a spiralling
political maelstrom.
Amid the unforgiving lunar landscape,
Olympus teeters on the precipice of transformation. A breakthrough in
helium-3 technology redefines its destiny, pivoting from a beacon of
human achievement to a critical node in asteroid mining, a sanctuary
for climate refugees, and a volatile chess piece in the interstellar
power game. Here, in the vacuum of space, the crew must confront not
just external dangers but the internal shadows of ambition, jealousy,
and fractured loyalties.
At the heart of this maelstrom
stands Xanthe Waters, whose leadership is tested like never before.
Torn between duty and a suppressed longing for fellow designer Troy
Bruin, she grapples with the weight of decisions where every choice
reverberates through the void. Alongside her, a diverse crew of
characters must confront their own personal demons while treading the
thin line between survival and self-destruction.
Olympus
Bound is
a thrilling sci-fi epic that expertly weaves together themes of space
exploration, political intrigue, ecological disasters, and the human
drama of survival in an alien environment. For fans of speculative
fiction giants like Kim Stanley Robinson, Neal Stephenson, and
Margaret Atwood, this novel is a compelling journey through the
trials of establishing humanity's first foothold beyond Earth.
Join
Xanthe and her crew on this harrowing adventure as they navigate not
only the perils of space but the intricate labyrinth of human
dynamics, where the future of humanity is forged amidst the stars.
My Review:
Olympus Bound is the second book in the Gaia series by Zoë Routh. Olympus Bound is a great continuation of the Gaia series. Just as the first book The Olympus Project pulled me into its world so did Olympus Bound. I don’t know which book I liked the best as I love them both very much. I love the world that has been created for the Gaia series. I never want to see it end.
In the first book The Olympus Project the world is dying and humans are trying to find a new place to live. They chose the moon. They finally reach the moon but are struck by bad luck as they struggle to survive. Many disasters are thrown their way. Space can be cruel. Building a new world can be very dangerous indeed.
Olympus Bound is a very enthralling read that kept me glued to the pages as I made my way to the end I wanted to know how it was going to turn out in the end. I had no problem following the story as the descriptions were written so well I felt like I was a part of their world. I could see space all around me. I had no problem seeing the space suits and the crew working in space to make themselves a home on the moon.
I would love to see the Gaia series made into a TV show. I can’t wait to read more in the Gaia Series.
I highly recommend Olympus Bound to all sci-fi fans! Grab a copy of Olympus Bound today!
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