Marginally Human
Outliers in a post-apocalyptic utopia (Abrahamha's Strays Book 1)
by Vidyut Gore
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Pub Date 27 Jul 2023 | Archive Date 10 Nov 2023
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Description
In the 25th century, most humans have died. Symbiont microorganisms colonising human hosts have extended the lifespans of survivors. Humans are functionally immortal. A world keen to avoid further population collapse guarantees the essentials of life to everyone, without exception.
Aaxyl and Aameh live in the welfare dormitories of a dome. Aaxyl raised the fragile Aameh from a young age, and all she wants is for them to be safe and independent. However, when Aameh connects a report of missing persons with a mysterious threat from Aaxyl’s past, her curiosity unravels secrets around an ancient event, and puts them in the crosshairs of the Whisperer.
As Aameh tries to solve the mystery and Aaxyl attempts to keep her safe, they find new allies, rare symbiont abilities and technological advances… and threats.
Will Aaxyl and Aameh succeed?
Advance Praise
From Andrea Elena on Amazon:
This is the story of a young woman who's hellbent on keeping her younger sister safe. Unfortunately for her, the sister (Aameh) has a brilliant and curious mind, and has latched onto a kidnapping mystery that entangles the two women with powerful figures and sinister events. Without spoiling anything, there's interesting world building and medical advances, some romance, and some good action scenes.
Featured Reviews
Susan P, Reviewer
This is fun! It's entry into the 25th century where humans, what few are left after an apocalyptic war, have become virtually immortal through a variety of implants and other medical means. But, it's also a noir mystery, a thriller, a romance and a coming of age story, all rolled into one. Come along as the sisters,Aaxyl and Aameh, known as as AxAm, take you along on their life experiences and all of the crazy coincidences they encounter, their meetings with the demi-gods and aliens, and their twisty love stories. This is noir mystery, a science fiction, a crazy ride!
Hannah C, Reviewer
I really really loved reading Marginally Human, and learning about AxAm's life and how they have to fight to make sure Aameh got the care she needs due to her rare disorder that prevents the healing Symbionts from working in her correctly. I found the short news titles at the beginning of each chapter really interesting and they gave an added insight into the dystopian world that you wouldn't get without having to have a lot of time spent reading paragraph after paragraph. I did find the romance elements towards the end slightly unnecessary but the twists throughout were incredibly well-written and I was guessing until the end. I found Rudra's character really sweet and I hope she continues to be present in the sequels! Overall a very enjoyable read!!
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