Rymellan 1: Disobedience Means Death [Paperback]

Sarah Ettritch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2010

Lesley and Mo can't imagine life without each other. If it were up to them, they'd settle down, raise daughters, and lead happy, fulfilled lives. But they live on the planet Rymel, in a strict society that selects life-mates for its citizens and executes those who violate their life-bonds. Girlfriends since their teens, Lesley and Mo know they should break up but can't let each other go. They dread the day the state summons them to meet their selected mates. Meet Lesley and Mo when they're young adults in love and follow them until their time together runs out. Will they do what their society expects of them, or will they sacrifice their lives for their love?

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Norn Publishing (February 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981332013
• ISBN-13: 978-0981332017
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,495,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sarah Ettritch is the author of Threaded Through Time, The Salbine Sisters, and the Rymellan series. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great scifi, February 27, 2011

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Philologus - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rymellan 1: Disobedience Means Death (Kindle Edition)

This is worldbuilding at its best: Sarah creates a larger than life totalitarian system which is seen through the eyes of the two main characters. Sarah does a terrific job to draw us in into the world of Rymellan. Terrific story!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative and creative, October 6, 2011

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Linda North "cygirl1" (Tallahassee, Fla.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rymellan 1: Disobedience Means Death (Kindle Edition)

This story is well constructed and written. The futuristic society, on another world, is described in detail. The two main characters are engaging and their relationship builds over time. The author put a lot of work and imagination in creating the workings and laws of a society, which is in many ways, very controlling of its citizens. It was interesting to read how the characters operate in this society and within the laws. The construct of Rymellan society and its laws are believable. The friendship and relationship between Les and Mo is also believable as were their fears, and their dreams. I liked how the author started them out as teens with all the teenage angst and misunderstandings, and then took them through their young adult years. If you love reading about new worlds and societal constructs, get this book. If you love a good romance, get this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Disobedience means death., July 26, 2011

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Anon. Reader (St. Thomas USVI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rymellan 1: Disobedience Means Death (Kindle Edition)

Disobedience means death. Death to those who commit a Chosen Violation. Death to those who disobey. Death to those who violate the Way. This is the mantra repeated by the citizens of the planet Rymel. Adultery is not tolerated, and those that commit adultery are executed. The government of Rymel arranges the marriages of their citizens. Marriageable age starts at 25. Homosexuality is accepted and they also have their mates chosen for them. Marriage is referred to as the `Chosen Tradition' and you stay with your Chosen for life. The main protagonists, Les and Mo, are two young women who have been lovers since their teen years. Their one wish is that they will be selected as each other's Chosen. This is a long story, we follow the protagonists through their training as military officers, and up to the time they turn 25. They end their relationship at that point and this is where the story stops. There is a sequel, which is good, because I want to see what happens next. The idea for this story is interesting. The only fault with the story is at times it seemed to be repetitive in places and the cover art is unattractive. But the story did hold my interest and I want to see what the future holds for Les and Mo.