MicroP (The Cyborg Chronicles, #5) by Pauline Baird Jones – Review

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Review of MicroP

Long ago, an intrepid explorer set out from her isolated world and was never seen again.  Her ship, however, was found by the cyborgs and is now flown by MicroP (Mic). 

The ship has a certain subtle intelligence to it.  It has taking a liking to Mic which has enabled the cyborg to uncover many of its secrets.  Now, Mic is on a mission to test his new ship and explore the space and possibly the world the ship came from.  Along the way, Mic discovers something else is headed toward that planet and it has disastrous intentions towards it. 

From that planet, Seladon, comes Remi, an adventurous explorer who happens to be the granddaughter of Seladon’s original lost explorer.  Remi and Mic join forces to figure out who is behind the evil and determine what to do about it. 

Even though they are from two different worlds, they are surprisingly similar.  It really is a small universe!  In MicroP, adventure and danger abound, but our heroes and heroines are up to the task. 

There were some unanswered questions about the bad guys.  For example, why, exactly, did the have a grudge against Seladon?  Perhaps a future story will enlighten us. Speaking of future tales, in MicroP, a couple of Mic’s former shipmates join in the fun/danger.  I was delighted to see these two characters appear, because I’m pretty sure that is a hint of stories to come in this delightful series. 

MicroP is for anyone who enjoys a little light romance woven into very entertaining space opera.  5 stars!

Thanks to the author who provided a copy of her book.  My review is my honest opinion.

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About MicroP by Pauline Baird Jones

Mic, a cyborg with exceptional abilities, has spent far too long planet-side. Restless, he escapes into space aboard his newfound ship… and stumbles upon a dangerous threat that will change his life forever.

Remi has followed in her grandmother’s footsteps. A brilliant and determined explorer, she has always dreamed of learning if there is life beyond her solar system. Her work as a crew member on a space station finally gives her the chance to explore the unknown… and search for answers about her grandmother’s lost spaceship.

Mic’s appearance shakes Remi’s world. Not only is an alien cyborg flying her grandmother’s ship, he also delivers devastating news. Remi knows if she is to discover the truth, she must learn to trust Mic and join forces with him to stop the threat to her world and outsmart an enemy who will stop at nothing to destroy her people.

Navigating the dangerous landscape of space, Mic and Remi’s feelings for each other grow even as the danger around them threatens to destroy their dreams. Will their love be strong enough to survive the challenges that lie ahead, or will they fall victim to the enemy’s wrath?

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AzumC (The Cyborg Chronicles, #4) by Pauline Baird Jones – Review

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Review of AzumC

The cyborgs began life as humans.  Captured and basically enslaved, their consciousness was transferred to robots.  They escaped and met up with some good folks who helped transfer them back into cloned human bodies.  The bonus occurs when the former robots get back a little of the high tech abilities they enjoyed as robots and become cyborgs.  These cyborgs have already had a very full life, but their adventures continue.

AzumC is looking for purpose in his new form and joins the Garradian Rescue Service.  The first person he rescues, accidentally, is Dr. Jacklyn Lee (Jac).  Exactly how do you rescue someone ‘accidentally’?  An odd series of events line up precisely.  Tracking down the whys and hows of that odd series of events takes AzumC and Jac on a wild adventure that includes pirates, a hidden world, a mad scientist, a long lost family member, lost boys and time travel. 

What a great story!  I think it may be my favorite of The Cyborg Chronicles.  I love that the humans-turned-robot-turned-humans are challenged by their old, yet new, form.  It makes for humor and heart.   Jac, as a time traveler is also a bit out of place in the setting.  Together they make a charming couple that is determined to set things right.  The romance is sweet and understated as the bigger events of the story play out. 

If you have not read any of this delightful series, you are missing out!  AzumC is part cozy mystery, part space opera, part time travel fantasy and part romance.  You’ld be hard-pressed to find a better fusion of genres. 

Thanks to the author who provided a copy of her book.  My review is my honest opinion.

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About AzumC by Pauline Baird Jones

He’s a pilot in search of a mission. She’s a doctor lost in time. Can they fix each other before time runs out.

Az, the robot formerly known as AzumC, is finding his return to mostly human form as challenging as his other crewmates.

A ship would help. A pilot needs a ship. Luckily, the Garradians have a ship and a mission for him and his AI, Woolly: The Garradian Rescue Service.

The pirates are a problem, but an even bigger problem is the mysterious woman who appears on his ship.

Dr. Jacklyn Lee knows who she is and what she does. She doesn’t know where she is or how she got there. She does know one thing: if she gets sent back, she will die.

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CabeX (A Project Enterprise Story) by Pauline Baird Jones – Review

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Review of CabeX

CabeX was human, then became robot and is now back to human again.  Savlf was trapped for who knows how long in an evil spider’s web.  Both led lives of isolation from other flesh and blood humans.  These are characters who used to be human who went through physical and emotional trauma are now fully human again.  But they are having a hard time with it. 

So, let’s put them together on a mission to save another ship in another galaxy where they may or may not be able to communicate with home or the other ship.  If that won’t get them to work through becoming human again, I don’t know what will. 

Fans of the Project Enterprise series will appreciate learning more about CabeX and Savlf (Lost Valyr) and their hopefully happy ending.  Who am I kidding?  You know how this goes.  Of course it is going to be happy!  The question is, can they rescue Boomer (Cosmic Boom) and his shipmates while getting to that happy point?

CabeX is an all-alien story.  By alien, I mean non-Earthlings.  With no characters that hail from Earth, there is a noticeable lack of the pop culture references I have come to adore from this series.  Which means there is less humor.  But this void is filled with more intenseness from CabeX and Savlf.  There is nothing like looking at the galaxy through the eyes of aliens to help us appreciate our humanity.

Thanks to the author who provided a copy of her book.  My review is my honest opinion.

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About CabeX by Pauline Baird Jones

CabeX transformed into a human to save the galaxy. But when he falls for a woman who could betray him, can he also save his human heart?

Savlf escaped the spider’s web but can she elude a past she doesn’t remember? Can she prove to the CabeX—and herself—that she can be trusted?

While they search the distant part of the Garradian galaxy for a lost ship, they discover their biggest challenge might be navigating their feelings for each other.

If they can survive that long.

Can love—swirling between two people who have no concept of its power—break through minds and take over hearts? Or are they so broken that loving and being loved is beyond their grasp?

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