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Enmitus: The Transformation
Enmitus When spaceships leave a dying Earth it is not until centuries and galaxies later that survivors reach planets which will support human life. A community from one of the ships builds a life underground on a barren and ominous planet named Serenitus. Princess Corinna lives a contented life under the surface of Serenitus, with her father Great Lord Corin, completely oblivious to the deceit surrounding her and her people. This is until... powerful Lords from neighbouring planets arrive, the destinies of Corinna and those around her are about to change, forever. Corinna's strength and ability to survive is tested to extraordinary lengths when she is forced to marry a cruel and evil man in love with another dangerous and despicable woman. Her own heart breaks as she realises her love for another. A story of danger, love, hate, cruelty, deceit and revenge...
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 7, 2012
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November 30, 2012
Characters live and breathe—Escapism at its best.
Enmitus…
“So real, at times, I pictured myself in the innocence of Princess Corinna’s graceful movements.”
Major’s story is mostly told by Princess Corinna, daughter to the Great Lord Corin, as this is her journey from the time she is 12 to that of her coming of age as a young woman, in a world very few of us would comprehend.
Imagine an Earth where the folly of its inhabitants has destroyed it. Nothing is left but to round up survivors in ships that will sail across the galaxy in search of a new home, a planet that will sustain life and allow the population on these ships, not only to survive, but to thrive and prosper.
Of course, the stars never quite map out direct routes for anyone, do they? And these separate colonies of people, in five different ships, become estranged over decades of traveling amid the stars, people of each ship bonding with each other instead of the colony as a whole.
In this respect, Diane Major’s human has not changed, still searching to cocoon while excluding strangers from their hives.
My favorite character is Corinna. Gentle, timid, Major shows her grow in knowledge and inner strength, her wide eyed courage setting the tone of this story. Impossible not to get attached to her quiet, lovely skills as an apprentice leader. Diane dedicated this book to her two daughters.
Diane MajorEnmitus
Enmitus…
“So real, at times, I pictured myself in the innocence of Princess Corinna’s graceful movements.”
Major’s story is mostly told by Princess Corinna, daughter to the Great Lord Corin, as this is her journey from the time she is 12 to that of her coming of age as a young woman, in a world very few of us would comprehend.
Imagine an Earth where the folly of its inhabitants has destroyed it. Nothing is left but to round up survivors in ships that will sail across the galaxy in search of a new home, a planet that will sustain life and allow the population on these ships, not only to survive, but to thrive and prosper.
Of course, the stars never quite map out direct routes for anyone, do they? And these separate colonies of people, in five different ships, become estranged over decades of traveling amid the stars, people of each ship bonding with each other instead of the colony as a whole.
In this respect, Diane Major’s human has not changed, still searching to cocoon while excluding strangers from their hives.
My favorite character is Corinna. Gentle, timid, Major shows her grow in knowledge and inner strength, her wide eyed courage setting the tone of this story. Impossible not to get attached to her quiet, lovely skills as an apprentice leader. Diane dedicated this book to her two daughters.
Diane MajorEnmitus
October 13, 2012
“Enmitus” tells the story of Princess Corinna and her adventures on the four worlds of a distant planetary system; all of which were settled long ago by the survivors of Earth’s final destruction.
The princess is betrothed at an early age to the son of the ruler of a nearby planet. This guy is not exactly ideal marriage material, and Princess Corrina’s life becomes one of neglect and abuse.
Will she escape this monster and find true love? Can she avert a war which seems to be brewing between the four planets?
“Enmitus” is a well written, highly enjoyable slice of pure science fiction escapism. I loved the characters, and the alien planets they inhabit. Unlike many such novels, there is a strong thread of morality stretching throughout the book. I also liked Diane Major’s vision of how humanity, as a highly tribal species, might evolve into separate and contentious clans; even within the ships taking them to safety.
The climax of the book leaves ample scope for a follow-up novel; which I hope Diane is already scribing.
Yes?
Please?
The princess is betrothed at an early age to the son of the ruler of a nearby planet. This guy is not exactly ideal marriage material, and Princess Corrina’s life becomes one of neglect and abuse.
Will she escape this monster and find true love? Can she avert a war which seems to be brewing between the four planets?
“Enmitus” is a well written, highly enjoyable slice of pure science fiction escapism. I loved the characters, and the alien planets they inhabit. Unlike many such novels, there is a strong thread of morality stretching throughout the book. I also liked Diane Major’s vision of how humanity, as a highly tribal species, might evolve into separate and contentious clans; even within the ships taking them to safety.
The climax of the book leaves ample scope for a follow-up novel; which I hope Diane is already scribing.
Yes?
Please?
November 11, 2012
Enmitus: The Transformation was a good science fiction/fantasy read. The story was captivating and the characters were well developed and likable. Diane Major was very clear on her descriptions, the creation of the new worlds, and her characters.
There was a definite flow to the story, as you follow Princess Corrina on her adventures from her home planet, to another. Forced to marry a man who does not love her, and torn with her own love for another. You feel her despair, her triumphs, and her concerns in each new situation and struggle.
My only critique is in the use of first person POV. It worked well telling the story, and helped develop the main character, but there were a couple chapters when the perspective changes to give more background on other characters. Since this was not a common perspective, I found it a bit distracting.
Overall, it was a delightful read, a true escape, and a wonderfully imaginative world. Recommended read.
There was a definite flow to the story, as you follow Princess Corrina on her adventures from her home planet, to another. Forced to marry a man who does not love her, and torn with her own love for another. You feel her despair, her triumphs, and her concerns in each new situation and struggle.
My only critique is in the use of first person POV. It worked well telling the story, and helped develop the main character, but there were a couple chapters when the perspective changes to give more background on other characters. Since this was not a common perspective, I found it a bit distracting.
Overall, it was a delightful read, a true escape, and a wonderfully imaginative world. Recommended read.
August 31, 2012
Author Diane Major instantly draws the reader into a world of mysterious events, legends, and sci-fi at the same time. What happens to people when they set out to find a new world? How many times have fleets of ships in days of old become separated, marooned, or shipwrecked? In Enmitus: The Transformation, the ships are not sailing across the sea, but are six spaceships leaving earth to find a new planet. While traveling through the universe to find a suitable planet to live on, the spaceships encounter danger. Who will survive?
September 5, 2012
All of us know human nature has a dark side, and as a student of early civilizations we can just imagine earthly repetition on a brand new planet. In ENMITUS: THE TRANSFORMATION we follow young big-hearted Cornnia and as readers, feel her generous outlook. Diane Major writes fresh and wonderful fantasies!
February 15, 2013
I did not want to put this down. I stayed up several nights to get it read. I am not usually into books written from the first person type view, but I enjoyed the story greatly. It had lots of twists and turns. Definitely worth a read!
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