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andrewfontenelle's review against another edition
4.0
For me "Greenshift" was an enjoyable introduction to the World of Ambasadora. This sci-fi story included an interesting plot, plenty of action and some well developed characters. I certainly look forward to reading more of Heidi Ruby Miller's work.
sarahvinnet's review against another edition
4.0
This book was recommended to me for being a space opera romance with kidnappings. While it has easy-to-grasp but still memorable worldbuilding, I found it vaguely predictable and the characters fun but somewhat unmemorable. It was worth the read and might be more endearing to someone inclined toward gardening or biology. Or having read AMBASSADORA.
stephaniemwytovich's review against another edition
5.0
GREENSHIFT by Heidi Ruby Miller is a beautifully written blend of science fiction and romance by a skilled writer who can build worlds and transport readers to faraway realms at the turn of a page. The suspense created within the first chapter set the tone for a novel that balances the horrific within a plot that is constructed around themes of trust and empowerment. I like that Miller keeps her female characters strong and puts them in realistic scenarios where their intelligence is tested just as much as their physical nature.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
pippajay's review
5.0
The good:
Again, I loved the world building in this, the attention to detail and the portrayal of the characters. Heidi has a talent for making them so real. The writing is flawless and descriptive, and all the premises and reactions believable and consistent. The bad guys completely gave me the creeps, and I'm glad the torture scenes weren't more detailed - there was enough there for you to use your imagination, should you wish.
The bad:
The only reason I've rated this a touch lower than Ambasadora is because I felt the events in Greenshift hadn't carried over into the relationship in Ambasadora. I know they were written in reverse and that Ambasadora focuses on Sara Mendoza and Sean Cryer, but I felt there maybe should have been a line or two considering Greenshift takes place only a month before Ambasadora. Pure nit-picking - sorry!
In sum:
While I still prefer Ambasadora, this is a great addition to the library of any sfr fan.
Again, I loved the world building in this, the attention to detail and the portrayal of the characters. Heidi has a talent for making them so real. The writing is flawless and descriptive, and all the premises and reactions believable and consistent. The bad guys completely gave me the creeps, and I'm glad the torture scenes weren't more detailed - there was enough there for you to use your imagination, should you wish.
The bad:
The only reason I've rated this a touch lower than Ambasadora is because I felt the events in Greenshift hadn't carried over into the relationship in Ambasadora. I know they were written in reverse and that Ambasadora focuses on Sara Mendoza and Sean Cryer, but I felt there maybe should have been a line or two considering Greenshift takes place only a month before Ambasadora. Pure nit-picking - sorry!
In sum:
While I still prefer Ambasadora, this is a great addition to the library of any sfr fan.
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