Colony's Dawn - New Europa, #1

?????????? Awarded the Readers' Favorite 5 Star Seal and Audio Book Reviewer's Best Science Fiction of 2023 award. "Hope didn't need details. Part of its wonder lay in anticipation of the surprise." Colony life had been a positive force for two centuries, or so Gift thought. Her relentless optimism struggles to silence the gnawing doubts stirred by recent conspiracy theories-rumors and lies she considered them, at first.
When the whispers grow into a deafening din and discontent sprout acts of sabotage, Gift learns her beloved New Europa wasn't as tranquil and hopeful as she believed. Gift Ojo, a 26-year-old Nigerian Italian with the joy and innocence of an adolescent, loved her life. A simple system rewarded her with beloved friends and satisfying work, contributing to their efforts to survive on a hostile world while terraforming prepared the outside for future generations. When the foundations of her society are challenged, unimageable circumstances place Gift on a path that would change her life, change who she was, forever.
Will she be able to retain her innocence, hold onto her ideals and virtues, while becoming the reluctant hero needed to save her colony and those she loves? Praise for Colony's Dawn:Five Star Seal from Readers' Favorite: "N. Joseph Glass has created an intriguing story with Colony's Dawn. It is well-written, with believable characters throughout. I liked Gift; she is a little naive when it comes to her home, but that is how she was brought up.
It is only when things go wrong that she starts to see it for what it is. There are comparisons to be made between this fictional world and the real world. Many people do seem to live in a similar kind of denial. I think this adds to the story and makes it a little more grounded in reality and therefore relatable. The author has a knack for world-building and I could really picture the places in the story.
The story moved at a decent pace, with a few twists along the way. I think that dystopian and sci-fi readers will enjoy this book. I would definitely recommend it."Goodreads: "A great story and the universe the author has created is fascinating."