Title: Terra
Series: Terrestrials, #1
Author: Gretchen Powell
Publisher: Hopewell Media, LLC
Release Date: November 2, 2012
Pages: 286
Buy Links: Amazon (Paperback) | Amazon (Kindle)
Blurb:
A discovery that will change everything.
In the distant wake of a plague that has decimated the Earth's population, humanity is split in two: The rich and powerful live in skycities that float overhead, while those who remain on the ground have gathered in settlements strewn across a dying planet. Eighteen-year-old Terra Rhodon is a terrestrial--a denizen of the barren groundworld--who makes her living as a scav. Long abandoned by her father, her caregivers gone, Terra supports herself and her younger brother, Mica, by scouring the earth for discarded scraps and metals to recycle for profit. One day, while on a routine scavenging run, she discovers something that shocks her home settlement of Genesis X-16. When the value of her discovery is revealed, Terra's world is turned upside down.
Terra suddenly finds herself asking questions no one will answer. Her search for the truth leads her to Adam--a beguiling skydweller unlike any she has ever met. But Adam has secrets and a quest of his own, and with him by her side, the world Terra thought she knew begins to unravel. Soon her discoveries unearth a terrifying conspiracy that has the potential to shatter everything--a revelation that will test the bonds of loyalty, family, and love.
The first book in debut author Gretchen Powell's anticipated Terrestrials series, Terra catapults you through a story filled with blood-pumping action, intrigue, and surprising twists that will both wrench and warm your heart. As the hidden truths of this world unfold, new dangers that loom on the horizon are sure to leave you waiting breathlessly for the sequel.
Character Interview
1. Can you introduce yourself? What is your name, and how old are you?
Um, sure. Hi, I’m Mica, and I’m almost fourteen. My birthday’s coming up pretty soon, actually!
2. Were you named after anybody, or for any specific reason?
Well, if you want to get all technical, Mica is actually my middle name. My full name is Auron Mica Rhodon. My dad’s name was Auron. I guess my parents were kinda into family names, since my sister Terra got my mom’s name as her middle name.
3. Can you tell us a little about your family?
There’s not really a whole lot to tell at this point. Mom died when I was really little—like, I don’t really even remember her at all. And then my dad… well, I guess he was so sad about it that he had to leave. Gran took care of us for a long time after that, but of course, she got old. So now it’s just Terra and me. But don’t think this is some pitiful orphans thing, or anything! We’ve got an okay thing going for us. It works, y’know?
4. What's your favorite memory of your sister?
My favorite memory…? Ummmm, I dunno… maybe that time when she threw a handful of glug at the TV. Prime Laraby was talking about possible plans for terrestrial education reform and she got so pissed she just—splat! Hit him right in the face. Of course, she wasn’t quite as happy when she had to clean it up, but it was pretty funny at the time.
5. What's the most annoying thing about your sister?
I can only say one thing? Aw man, this one’s hard! Okay, okay, let me think. I dunno, I mean, I guess sometimes she can be kinda overprotective. Like, she’s only brought me out scaving with her a couple of times, and she’s always keeping tabs on me… I get that it comes from a good place and all, but I can take care of myself, y’know? Eh, whatcha gonna do.
6. If you could have any job (either in the skycities or in the groundworld), what would it be?
Well, are we talking like, in a dream world where I *can* have any job I wanted in the skycities? Because you know, it’s not exactly like there are scores of opportunities for me up there. But I guess if I could do whatever I wanted, maybe I’d want to be a guardsman. I mean, not like, the boring ones that get stationed down here, but part of the elite classes that get sent on special missions and hunt down raiders and all that cool stuff. I dunno. I mean, I know I could never really be one—you have to be accepted into the Academy, and terrestrials just generally, uh, don’t—but it’s cool to think about.
7. Where is your favorite place to go in Sixteen, and what's your favorite way to spend time there?
I love being down by the docks. There’s not really a whole lot to do over there, but it’s just really pretty… especially around sunset. The sky gets all pinkish and orange I bet it’d be pretty romantic, actually, if you went there with someone…
8. Oh, is that so? So, are there any particular girls you’d like to take? I promise I won't tell anyone.Oh, when it comes to me, there’s only Juni—I mean, wait, no! Shut up! Whatever.
9. What's the most difficult adjustment you've had to make since Terra found the machine?
Oh man, hands down, it’s the attention! Everyone at school, the kids who used to just ignore me, or try to bribe me to do their homework for them, they all want to hang out now! It’s crazy. I mean, I know the reason behind it all—I’m not stupid—but it’s still kinda nice to be so popular. So, sure, it’s been a difficult adjustment, but not exactly a bad one, y’know? Plus, Juniper has been way more… well, you know… whatever.
10. Adam and Terra...there's totally something going on there. Do you think Adam is a good match for your sister?
Pshhh, I don’t know anything about all that… I mean, Adam is awesome. So, I don’t know if they’d be a good match, since he is so much cooler than my sister, hahaha. But, fine, I’ll be serious. I think… even though she’d probably never admit it herself, having him around… makes her happy. And of course I just want Terra to be happy.
11. If you found your own machine and suddenly had thousands of credits in the bank, what's the first thing you would buy?
Oh man, what wouldn’t I buy? A rockin’ transport vehicle, every single issue of the MegaDeathload Planetary Defenders comics, a lifetime supply of food so we’ll never have to battle for glug at the Rationing again… okay, well, maybe there wouldn’t be enough money for that, but I’m sure there are pleeeenty of things I could think of to buy.
About the Author:
Half-Chinese and the daughter of a US diplomat, Gretchen Powell spent her childhood growing up in far-off places. She made it all the way to her mid-twenties whilst maintaining her deep-seated love for young adult novels, so she decided to write one of her own.
Her creative process involves copious amounts of Sour Patch Kids and sleeping fitfully.
When she isn't writing young adult dystopian science fiction, Gretchen also writes a successful healthy living blog, entitled Honey, I Shrunk the Gretchen!
She lives in Northern Virginia with her two adorable miniature schnauzers. They wear many sweaters.
Visit her website and writing blog at http://www.gretchenpowell.com.
Her creative process involves copious amounts of Sour Patch Kids and sleeping fitfully.
When she isn't writing young adult dystopian science fiction, Gretchen also writes a successful healthy living blog, entitled Honey, I Shrunk the Gretchen!
She lives in Northern Virginia with her two adorable miniature schnauzers. They wear many sweaters.
Visit her website and writing blog at http://www.gretchenpowell.com.
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