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Capricornica Publications
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She is lost on an alien planet. He said he'd help her get home. He lied. Jessica's plane develops engine trouble over the dry Australian inland--and crashes in thick, unfamiliar rainforest. A group she thinks is a search party shows up, but it consists of large-eyed not-quite people who kill all survivors except Jessica and a long-haired hippie named Brian. No one is going to come to rescue her. In fact, they're not even on Earth. While the pair wrestle their way through the forest in search for help, Jessica becomes ever more suspicious of Brian. Why does he know so much about the world where they have ended up? Why is he so insistent on helping her? Jessica has always been able to use her mind to tell animals what to do and now she's hearing voices in her head. Another man is pleading her not to listen to Brian. Except this man can kill someone with a single look, and he uses his mental powers to order people around. In this utterly strange and dangerous world where people seem to want something from her, who can she trust? A gritty survival story in the vein of The Hunger Games, set in a Star Wars locality.… (more)
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LibraryThing member Ashleylilliemaria
I was a bit unsure if I felt this book deserved three stars, or four stars. I guess overall, I will say three and a half. I absolutely loved the story. I love science-fiction, and I really enjoyed all of the characters. The only thing that I had a hard time with was that there were too many
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details. The author would describe a scene, and it would just go on for so long that would catch myself skimming the paragraph. Overall, I would recommend this book to others, and I will read it again. Show Less
LibraryThing member Inharket
This story is relatively short- I managed to read it in a few hours, and for the most part it was an easy read. However, due to the short length, sometimes things didn't go into enough depth and I found myself having to backtrack and search for the significance of certain things or names. Some
The story itself was very enjoyable, with enough of a proper 'alien' sense to grant a plausibility. However, some of the themes were quite confronting and handled in a rather crude way- in particular, the swearing in places detracted from the story, rather than hinted at emotion. The references to physical intimacy could also have been handled in a more delicate way- some of the phrases were uncomfortable, and though the story is probably more appropriate to a teenaged reader, the relationships within the book are confronting.
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details were glossed over, and the story itself could use a little polishing to fix some typos and encourage the flow. The story itself was very enjoyable, with enough of a proper 'alien' sense to grant a plausibility. However, some of the themes were quite confronting and handled in a rather crude way- in particular, the swearing in places detracted from the story, rather than hinted at emotion. The references to physical intimacy could also have been handled in a more delicate way- some of the phrases were uncomfortable, and though the story is probably more appropriate to a teenaged reader, the relationships within the book are confronting.
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LibraryThing member roadway2000
Not a bad book, the girl acted like a bit out of control. The story went along fairly well and kept your interest. This felt like it could be a first in a series. If it is I would enjoy the next book and see how it goes. Has quite a few typos which kind of slows down the flow, but I still liked it.
LibraryThing member Cathyvil
Needs quite a bit of editing, both for content and grammar. Reads like fan-fic.
LibraryThing member Kl.brooks
It was a fairly short book, but an enjoyable read. I found myself having to refer back for the significance of certain parts, names etc. but overall, a thumbs up .
LibraryThing member sportzmomof5
I was given this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
I really enjoyed this book and found it hard to put down. Love the main character being a strong willed woman. I am hoping that there is a sequel. I look forward to reading more books from this author.
I really enjoyed this book and found it hard to put down. Love the main character being a strong willed woman. I am hoping that there is a sequel. I look forward to reading more books from this author.
LibraryThing member Sheila1957
Jessica is returning home when her plane crashes and she is thrown into an alternate universe. She is rescued but is not sure who to trust. She had been communicating with a man through her mind but will not let others know for fear that they will think she is crazy. She has been able to read
Patty Jansen does a good job with her world building. We learn the rules and history on a need-to-know basis along with Jessica. She is 17-years old. She knows what it is like to be an outsider. She works to learn the customs and language but it is not easy. She feels she is responsible for the accident but has no one to help her through her guilt. She is around an alien people and cultural. When she once again meets the other survivor, Brian, she knows he is hiding something but she cannot figure out what it is. As Jessica learns who to trust and who not to trust, she has been in communication with a man, Daya. She has been able to connect with him through her mind. Now they will meet but Brian, also known as Iztho in this world, has sown seeds of mistrust so she does not know who to believe has her best interests at heart. It does not help that both men use sex as a way to control her.
As Jessica struggles to survive in this world and make it back to her own world she learns to control the special gift she has. She also learns that she has a history that may connect her to the people in this world. Jessica has to decide if she wants to stay or go.
I could not tell if the story was it supposed to be for YA or adults. Sometimes it was more YA and other times it was adult. I would say this story is for 16 and up.
I like the characters. The story kept me interested so that I want to know what Jessica’s future holds. Does she stay or does she go? At times the pacing of the story was slow, especially at the beginning. By the end there is a lot of action and adventure that kept me involved and wanting more. There are questions I want answered so I will be reading book 2 to find out what happens.
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people’s minds and emotions growing up so she knew she was different. Now she must decide whether to reach out to this man in her mind or place her trust in another survivor of the plane crash in Patty Jansen’s, WATCHER’S WEB, book 1 of her RETURN OF THE AGHYRIANS series. Where is she? Who can she trust? Can she come back to earth?Patty Jansen does a good job with her world building. We learn the rules and history on a need-to-know basis along with Jessica. She is 17-years old. She knows what it is like to be an outsider. She works to learn the customs and language but it is not easy. She feels she is responsible for the accident but has no one to help her through her guilt. She is around an alien people and cultural. When she once again meets the other survivor, Brian, she knows he is hiding something but she cannot figure out what it is. As Jessica learns who to trust and who not to trust, she has been in communication with a man, Daya. She has been able to connect with him through her mind. Now they will meet but Brian, also known as Iztho in this world, has sown seeds of mistrust so she does not know who to believe has her best interests at heart. It does not help that both men use sex as a way to control her.
As Jessica struggles to survive in this world and make it back to her own world she learns to control the special gift she has. She also learns that she has a history that may connect her to the people in this world. Jessica has to decide if she wants to stay or go.
I could not tell if the story was it supposed to be for YA or adults. Sometimes it was more YA and other times it was adult. I would say this story is for 16 and up.
I like the characters. The story kept me interested so that I want to know what Jessica’s future holds. Does she stay or does she go? At times the pacing of the story was slow, especially at the beginning. By the end there is a lot of action and adventure that kept me involved and wanting more. There are questions I want answered so I will be reading book 2 to find out what happens.
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LibraryThing member westcliffe_babs
Watcher's Web was a delight. Jessica is a misfit in her town, but she bravely ignores the taunts and hurts. She has a talent, that she doesn't understand,to connect with animals and read people with a web of power. On her way back to school in a small commuter plane, the plane crashes into a
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countryside that doesn't look like Australia. In fact that plane has crossed a barrier into an alien world. Jessica fights for her life, discovers this new world slowly and begins to find out the truth about herself and her talents. The way that Jessica learns about this new world seems very natural and the world itself is well crafted and fascinating, filled with interesting cultures and tribes. Jessica has to learn to navigate this world and determine who to trust. Patty Jansen keeps the story moving with fascinating characters and complicated political machinations and a satisfactory solution. I had a hard time putting this story down and look forward to more stories in this universe. Show Less
LibraryThing member gregandlarry
Good light read. I will be reading this series.
LibraryThing member Cheryl_Nolan
While I received an ARC of this book, I have made an independent decision to post this review. This is Jessica's story. She has a special way with animals (and people). She's on a plane that crashes and then afterwards frequently experiences "deja vu". This is where her big adventure begins.
LibraryThing member HOTCHA
A fascinating story where I could barely keep up with Jessica! From a plane crash she in a forest unknown to her with men trying to kill her, she ran for her life! Who do she trust? I can't wait to read book two!
LibraryThing member MontzaleeW
Watcher's Web by Patty Jansen is a great fantasy/sci-fi novel. An adopted, odd, country Australian girl has this power, an energy of some kind, that she can sometimes read a person/animal and connect, she can also do more with this power. She is on a flight with a handful of other people and it
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crashes. They survive but they are not in Australia, they are not even on Earth! The fun really starts there. A fun, exciting read. I enjoyed the ride as she finds out who she is, where she came from, why the plane crashed, etc. I wouldn't say it is a teen book because it does have some sexual situations in it but young adult and up. This girl also has great determination to stand up for what is right, the oppressed, family, and life. I enjoyed the plot and characters tremendously. Great job. I am going to look for book 2! Show Less
LibraryThing member krazykiwi
Kindle freebie introducing a new series by Patty Jansen (I've read but not reviewed some of her books before, note to self, fix that, and I enjoy her writing.)
Jessica has a weird ability, not entirely under her control, that has more than once gotten her in serious trouble. When the small plane she
Jessica is right with the we're not in Australia anymore, Toto, but that's only the beginning.
It's hard to discuss this one without spoiling it royally, but it's a pretty good read. Nominally space opera/sci-fi it reads almost more like a PNR. The writing is top notch, but I had a few issues with the plot, so I'm not sure I'll continue this series. Well, I wasn't sure, but the second book apparently takes a different direction from this one, which sounds very interesting (following the "is he the bad guy or the good guy" from this book, along with a new female protagonist).
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Jessica has a weird ability, not entirely under her control, that has more than once gotten her in serious trouble. When the small plane she
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is flying on crashes although she survives fairly unscathed, two things seem apparent: It was her fault somehow, and ... this is not the Australian outback bush they were flying over before the crash. And who, exactly, is this mysterious man she keeps flashing to in visions?Jessica is right with the we're not in Australia anymore, Toto, but that's only the beginning.
It's hard to discuss this one without spoiling it royally, but it's a pretty good read. Nominally space opera/sci-fi it reads almost more like a PNR. The writing is top notch, but I had a few issues with the plot, so I'm not sure I'll continue this series. Well, I wasn't sure, but the second book apparently takes a different direction from this one, which sounds very interesting (following the "is he the bad guy or the good guy" from this book, along with a new female protagonist).
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Original publication date
2014-01-06
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Return of the Aghyrians, 1
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