Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs kept my attention all the way through. This is the story of Jeremy who is a teenage boy visited by the Mother of Grace and told he will give birth to a daughter. Most of the population of earth has been wiped out by a plague. Jeremy may be the last hope for life on earth to continue as it seems most females are now sterile.
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great (Planet Hy Man) by Kerrie Noor is very fast-paced and very funny! I appreciate a good satire and this held my attention to the very end. This book is the first of three prequels to the Planet Hy Man book, which I had never heard of before picking this up. Thus far, this planet has remained pure. The latest group to arrive on Planet Hy Man are ready for real experiences. When Manifesto the Great takes power, he has to find his stride and learn to control the women. The comedy and spoof that follows is a tickle to the funny bone. As I said, I love a good satire, especially when there are some kick-ass characters involved. Even if this isn’t the typical type of book for you to dive into, I recommend that you do, anyway. I recommend this book for some good chuckles, and I’ve been inspired to travel again to Planet Hy Man and to visit more works by Kerrie Noor.
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was so different from anything that I have ever picked up to read but I enjoyed it so much.
This story was full of adventure and the characters were brought to life so well. I purposely took my time to read this book just so that it would last longer. I am looking forward to reading more books from this author.
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Campy. Definition of campy is according to Merriam-Webster is “absurdly exaggerated, artificial, or affected in a usually humorous way.” Planet HY Man, so unlike our own everyday life yet so spot on when you think of the book in terms of our banal emotions and humor. Bravo for Kerrie Noor to be able to make us think about our lives but in a humorous and fun way that seems so ironic and farfetched from our lives as we live them now. The Rise of Manifesto the Great by Kerrie Noor is a great book which I can best describe as campy and full of fun. It really reminded me of the early science fiction films from the 50’s and 60’s. I could really picture Manifesto and the rest of the crew laying around bed-diving and smoking hemp. A battle of the sexes at its funniest! It is so great! What makes it such a great read is that it is original, funny, has a bit of mystery in the book but it is just FUN! If you are looking for a book to help wash away the day’s troubles and fall completely into Manifesto’s world and Planet HY Man, you must read this book
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very enjoyable read. It is a sci-fi read however it is full of comedy which really made it a light hearted read.
In this story a spaceship of men and women arrive on a planet that is uninhabited. While living on the spaceship there was an order that everyone has to stay celibate due to the lack of space on the ship.
Once they arrived a leader was found and life started to take shape. The men were given jobs and women were sent to the nurturing shed to make and care for the babies.
This way of life was ok for a time however not everyone was happy with this way of life and when new people started to arrive and people become segregated and only had access to certain things depending on their ranking this started to create friction between everyone.
They need a strong leader to unite them all but that doesn’t seem to be available.
This books is full of laughs and strong women which really bring the story to life it an age old war between men and women and women fighting for rights
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Even in space men can’t find their way. The ladies always have to show them on the map. Gran’s directions to the rescue for Arthur of the North. The subtle humor of this book will have you chuckling as you read. The characters are well-written with quirky personalities. A quick read to fill out your day.
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I’ve never read a book quite like this. It took me by surprise. Very unique and very interesting. Read this book if you like world building and very well described characters.
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story is very…….unique. A plaque devastated most of the population but there is Jeremy, a 17 year old boy whom is pregnant. This story grasps you to believe there is truly miracles that can happen. The different points of views between Jeremy, Leslie, and Ruth really captivating. The very small town really believed this “miracle” would truly be the hope they are looking for. One of my true favorite lines in the book was “I don’t know if things are going to get better or worse from here, but no matter what comes, remember that God is with you.” I think this would stick with me for sure especially in real life.
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was quite an interesting read. I will say you have to go into it with an open mind. I have read a lot of Greta Cribbs before so I wasn’t worried because I have previously enjoyed her other works. I must say this book will make you bend your mind a little bit and think outside the box as you read. I happen to think this is quite the accomplishment for an author to do and is a great thing. I thought about this book long after I finished it and what I might want to say in this review and I am not going to bore you with details that are already said in the blurb or other reviews but rather I will tell you this is one that you will want to read if you like books that will make you think. Books that make you wonder how you live your own life and how you question your own reality and the way you make your choices. I think that this is the perfect book for you to pick up then. I am looking forward to seeing what else we may get in the near future from Ms. Cribbs.
Review by @lizaileen
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The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Rise of Manifesto The Great by Kerrie Noor was a decent read. The story was really good, it just didn’t feel well executed to me. I don’t know if it was an off day reading for me, but I just couldn’t get into this story and get lost in it. I felt very disconnected from it. I definitely saw some of the humor in this book but most of the jokes fell flat to me. I really hope it was just an off day for me, because I really wanted to enjoy this book more than I did. I would love to read more of Noor’s novels in the future though!
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers (Planet Hy Man) by Kerrie Noor is quite the interesting read. It is a sci-fi romantic comedy and is full of the three S’s, satire and sarcasm and sexism. Whilst I don’t mind a good laugh and I did, I felt it was a bit over the top and fell short of its intended mark. A new planet, a new world, a new start only the start is not what they all thought.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really sweet story about faith and keeping you faith in really tough, trying times.i was unsure about how the story would work with the virgin birth coming from a male. But it worked really well. When the world was destroyed a miracle occurs when a 17 year old boy becomes pregnant.
Is it all a figment of the boys imagination or did he really get impregnated by the Virgin Mary?
As a non believer Leslie doesn’t know what to think. Is this really a miracle or is it something that was caused by the same thing that destroyed everything in its way. Will the outcome be enough to change her view and show her that God exists?
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Honestly with this wonderful witty book I’m not sure where to start haha. I could basically let my thoughts flow and there would be many thoughts all scrambled
So lets start with the basics. I picked this book up, more or less it was about civilization starting, I guess to me I d think the characters would have had some sound minds to what they needed to do. Nope! I did love the characters though as I read on and they were very easy to connect with I found.
The biggest thought I had was while reading more towards beginning was if your starting a new civilization why kill your sources of food, land, or even chances of survival? As this wonderful novel portrayed it showed the women themselves who were quite undervalued had to step in and they took charge and eventually, though I found it took some trial and error got the men to agree and see their points of views
And truly they are the main reasons why the mission or so to call it was successful and civilization could be restarted. But it wasn’t an easy task to get there and I find that’s a issue that’s always in the growing world/
This book was nothing what I expected , but it so much more better! It was different and I have never read anything really like how this was written in its context.
I quite enjoyed this book and I would defiantly read more by this author. It was humorous, and made me think years from now if the world ends, how would life go on? How would the world begin again? Would the human race be able to survive with their instinct and skills?
Again really enjoyed this different take on being able to rebuild and build a life and civilization again 🙂 Highly recommend. Pick this up! I assure you that you will enjoy this as much as I did!
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was very touching to read. It surrounded the life of a seventeen year old boy growing up in something similar to a post apocalyptic world but still holding on to his beliefs and religion.
The book alternated between three different point of views. Jeremy, Ruth (Jeremy’s mother), and Leslie (a travelling midwife). All three characters were very likeable and easy to relate to.
There was a lot of Catholic religion in this story, a lot of tradition and a lot of easily to follow medical talk. It was subtle and by no means do you have to be religious to read this story. I certainly am not and I still was intrigued and touched by the story.
The only downfall, in my opinion, was that it ended to abruptly. The book mentioned a lot of the afterward of why Jeremy was impossibly pregnant, so I was waiting for what was to come. But it ended with the main event. Hopefully this is a series. I am very intrigued with who “they” are and what it all means in this new world!
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Kerrie Noor wrote The Rise of Manifesto The Great. This is a Sci-Fi story which is one of the prequels to the Planet Hy Man book. It is to give a back story to the book. This has many comical points to the book. There is a battle of the sexes happening on planet Hy Man. The battle did not occur until a new group arrived on the planet. WIll the planet improve with the new group or will it suffer? This is a page-turner from the first page until the last. This was a fun story from the first page until the last. I recommend this book for some fun reading.
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers (Planet Hy Man) by Kerrie Noor. I found this to be a musky amusing and entertaining book that certainly piqued my interest. I really didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this book – as a new author to me I felt like I was going in blind to an extent. I do have to say that I struggled at times to connect with the book – possibly because this is a prequel to an already established series that I haven’t read. However overall I found this to be an enjoyable story and a unique concept. It has certainly caught my attention enough that I will be reading the main series.
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was very interesting and different from what I’m used to reading. It took me a little to get use to it and the way it was written, but once into it, I found it interesting to see how the author was able to write about civilization and the way that every type of person thinks differently towards there environment. Example is a ship lands on a new plants there are animals and plants around, this group starts killing the animals and really not caring what they do while another group of people, who got ran off by the first people, used the plant as a resource and, growing fields for harvest, saving the animals. The women in this book thou are considered less then men at first, but they influence the men and trick them into doing what is right in some instances. This book makes me feel like its world starting all over like us, were we didn’t have cars or mirrors, and that they evolved to make things and start civilization. All in all, a really interesting and enjoyable read.
Reviewed by @jennifer3343
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Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
5 Stars
I will read absolutely ANYTHING this author writes. I love her ability to tell a story and make it seem so real and easy to follow. I find myself picturing every scene and believing everything that is going on. I used to love dystopian novels until some of them turned into more of a fantasy world than how I’ve always looked at the dystopian genre. This hit every mark for me on what I love about a dystopian story.
There was a lot of Catholic religion mixed into this story, alot of doctrine and tradition which was all spot on. It didn’t mean you had to be a Catholic or supremely religious person to get completely wrapped up in this book and this story of this young man. I guess it’s more of just having a belief that there is something that connects us all even if it can’t be explained.
I was completely lost in this book while I was reading it. Could not put it down and felt like I couldn’t read it fast enough. The next thing I knew it was over. It ended too quickly only because I didn’t want to put it down and think of starting another book. I wanted to stay in Ruth and Jeremy’s world a little longer and learn more about how they lived day to day. I loved everything about it and will read it again in the future, maybe a few times.
I can’t wait for more from this author!
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Stars
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers (Planet Hy Man #1) by Kerrie Noor makes for quite an original read. It is a Sci-fi romantic comedy- a battle of the sexes set on the planet Hy Man.
It is quite spoofy and satirical- which did make for some humorous moments. But I found it all a little overdone- and because of that I had trouble connecting with the story and the characters. I spent a lot of the story frustrated with the whole spoofyness. Maybe that is because I have just come from reading a dark detective series, so I will give this book the benefit of doubt and go back to reread it in a month or two, to see if I still feel the same way.
I would like to explore more of Ms. Noor’s work to get a better feel of her style and what else she has done, so stay tuned.
Thank you, Kerrie Noor!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a book that leaves you thinking. A twist on the Virgin Mary story with maybe a bit of Aliens? You don’t really know. Jeremy is a 17 year old teenager magicly pregnant. How and why are the questions of the day. In this apocalyptic world, down south ists just a little laid back. I found myself wondering about these questions. Who are They? How did the society collapse? What plague killed them? …. I enjoyed this story because the characters were just so well-done. They were deep and colorful. I used to live down south and the author described the personality like it is. The plot is plausible yet definitely sci-fi. LOVE!!!
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
I don’t read the blurbs on books because I like to be surprised and WOW I was surprised by this unique little tale. This original Sci Fiish/Dystopianish story is definitely different from others as it is a mash of the two with a dose of religion mixed in. The story is told from several different POV’s which gives us more depth to the characters and the story as a whole. Greta has done a good job of pulling it all together and giving us something fresh and enjoyable.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jeremy, Full of Grace is an interesting story looking at a world where society has broken down and faith and community is all we really have left. No one true religion is presented however each character has a choice to make regarding their beliefs and what truly matters to them. I really enjoyed this read, it was extremely well written, and I was easily lost in the story. While it posed an unbelievable plot it was presented in a way that made me really think about what is important to me and ask myself what would I do in the same situation? I recommend this book.
Review by Penelope Taylor June 2021
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was definitely a bit different from my normal reads and I wasn’t sure if I would like it but I was surprisingly intrigued by it. This story had my attention within the first few pages and I found it very hard to put down. This book was not only interesting with the religious twist but it was so entertaining and I simply could not wait to hear about what happened next. After reading this book I can say that I am interested in diving into more books from this author.
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I went into this book blind I’d had a quick scan of blur. I have to say I was pleasnet suprised with the written style. Jeremy oh wow he goes through so much. I do enjoy how the chapter and characters we are introduced to have a few each so we can see things from them side. These all interwein with each other and it works very well.
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Hy Man planet inhabitants have found a new planet to settle on. Men are the rulers but they are only as good as the woman whispering in their ear. The settlers know that others will come to this planet and they must get a good hold of the settlement to show their dominance. Women are treated as breeders only. They are placed in a nurturing shed where the men impregnate them repeatedly. Rules change as the rulers change. This is a story of women coming together to take back some control over their lives.
The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this science fiction story. This is a little different story that I would not normally pick up. It is a great story that has characters that give life to the story. It is a story full of adventure. It is a story about Planet Hy Man and a group of ceilbate people who are determined to stay that way until they find a planet they can live on. Planet Hy Man is a pure planet until this group arrives. Now that they are there things seem to change. Life goes crazy until a leader emerges and creates order. What happens next you will want to find out. I had no problems connecting to the characters and they made me want to see what would happen next. This was a fun and entertaining story and I am happy I picked it up. I recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. Her books pull me in from the first word and are well written. I enjoy how the author’s use of details gives her stories a realistic feel. Her characters are relatable and keep you turning pages. This book is no different. This is a story about Leslie and her search for faith and humanity. She takes you on a journey of science fiction and so much more. What she finds is a young boy who seems to have a child in him. Now she finds herself in a duty to save the said child and humanity. This is a faster paced story that really has a lot going on but the author does a great job of writing where it is easily read. This is a great story that I would highly recommend. It is worth the pick and the journey Leslie takes you on.
Review by @bjwagner
The Hunter’s Heart by Astrid Sharpe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I give The Hunter’s Heart (Love After Earth) by Astrid Sharpe, 5 stars.
I enjoyed this book so much more than I thought I would. The story was so interesting and different. When I read about the book, I wasn’t sure, but it intrigued me enough to try it. I was pulled in right away and could not put it down until I was finished. I like everything about this book. The characters are phenomenal. Poppy quickly became one of my favorite lead female characters. She never meant for this to happen and had no control over it. But she adapts quickly and learns just what she is truly made of. Zensah questions his role as leader but has a heart of gold. He just has to come to peace with himself and discover who he really is.
Then there is the story. The action starts right away and keeps happening throughout the entire book. But that is not all of this book. Along the way, there is romance, sorrow, and some humor as well. Of course, since this takes place on another planet with other creatures, there is plenty of science fiction, which is the main genre of this book. The author does such a great job on this new world, I imagined it perfectly and could see myself there.
If you are a fan of science fiction with romance and action in a wonderfully created new world with intriguing characters, this book is for you.
The Hunter’s Heart by Astrid Sharpe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you like Sci-Fi and the wonder of mate bonds then this story is for you. Zensah and Poppy are a couple brought together by chance, but soon find that they stay togetherr as they find love. Poppy and other random earth girls were abucted by aliens known as Greenskins whom believe the women to be un-cared for and sure to not be missed. When they are taken to a land of the Relicai (panther like men) for a trade it becomes a battle of the wills. They are soon taught to hunt and survive in hopes of being able to return home. Its a wonderous journey that is full of adventure, survival, and the appreciation of differences.
The Hunter’s Heart by Astrid Sharpe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Hunter’s Heart is the first book in the Love After Earth Series by Astrid Sharpe. This is an amazing Sci-Fi romance novel. Sharpe has gone above and beyond with the wicked descriptions of the characters and the place. This novel is about Zensah and Poppy. Zensah is a hybrid from a different planet and Poppy is a human from earth. When Poppy gets kidnapped, she is taken to Zensah’s planet. What follows next is just mind blowing, I definitely recommend reading this novel. Astrid Sharpe is a an amazing author that grabbed my attention from the get go.
