Kate Policani
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- Kön
- female
- Nationalitet
- USA
- Födelseort
- Omaha, Nebraska, USA
- Bostadsorter
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Utbildning
- Seattle Pacific University
- Yrken
- Homemaker
- Kort biografi
- Kate Policani is a homemaker and compulsive writer from Seattle.
She writes her fiction based around ideas that interest her, using them as a petri dish to better examine the concepts. Her dreams frequently fuel her stories, making them a kind of waking dream.
New to self-publishing in 2011 with the release of The Disenchanted Pet, Kate is just beginning her writing career. There are more than 80 stories waiting on her hard drive, incubating and developing for future reading! What will she come up with next?
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The Disenchanted Pet by Kate Policani
I can't give this book enough praise.
I have to admit something I don't usually do with a book was done here. I got this book because of the cover. Not that I thought that the cover was cool and great for a book entitled The Disenchanted Pet, but because it was a stock photo and was used also on a favorite novel of mine. As usual I didn't read the blurb and went into the whole thing pretty cold about what to expect.
The story starts out simple and as a reader I felt I had dropped into a simple YA Sci-Fi fantasy that was perhaps somewhat similar to that old favorite of Margret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale. As I read further it seemed mostly to be a fluff story about the trials and tribulations of this poor pampered girl who had to decide if she wanted the honor of becoming a parent to bring in more prodigy children for the SaSa's to train coddle.
When the story finally takes that left turn, into the twilight zone, it suddenly becomes apparent that this is a brilliant piece of fiction that I'm adding to my library of literary masterpieces. Kate Policani has deftly crafted a tale that weaves in genocide, colonization, and a sort of insidious fascist takeover that is passed off as benevolent rule through hyper-efficient disinformation.
Zarah is the pet. But, when we meet her she seems more like the prodigy who is being groomed for a well planned life. The new rulers of humanity are the SaSa's or Sczhangshen Zshctizsch, best described as the ShaZha. They have come to save humanity and do away with man's wars and teach man to live a better life. To do this they have created two classes, the Prodigies and the Ferals. Prodigies like Zarah are suitable for the future of humanity and are allowed to breed. Ferals are the cast off the ones who can't work with or can't even see the ShaZha, they are forbidden to mix with the Prodigies and all of their children are tested to be sorted out into the appropriate class.
There are so many easily identifiable things wrong with this, but not so evident for our little Pollyanna who is thrilled to be chosen as one who will mate and carry on the tradition of her generations.
Zarah's first indication that she is of better stuff than the fluff of the first part of the book is her willingness to explore the meaning of the word pet as regards her existence. But, she may not have ever been able to show her true colors if she'd not been taken from her protected existence against her will and brought down into the low level of the Ferals.
She may have to live with the fact that once someone like her gets to where she is that she is lost from the system and will never be returned.
There she learns the truth, although she continually wants to deny what she hears. There are really three classes because there are some savages who are outside the system. There are secrets to be told and she doesn't get all the answers while she's with the Ferals.
Once she learns the truth she'll discover she needs to know more. How will she react to that what level of rebellion will this take her to and what can she do? The odds of improving the situation seem bleak.
This is also a bit of a story about slavery, oppression, and the brainwashing affect. It also begins to examine the question of owning people not just as slaves but as pets and the affect that has on their continued survival and subsequent dependency.
There are just so many enormous questions in this book that are relevant for yesterday, today and tomorrow.
The impact on Zarah is great and her decisions make sense and I can't help but see that there is so much more to be told of her story.
I recommend this book to everyone to read.
It has some great Sci-Fi and fantasy elements, but it's so much more than that.
J.L. Dobias… (mer)
I can't give this book enough praise.
I have to admit something I don't usually do with a book was done here. I got this book because of the cover. Not that I thought that the cover was cool and great for a book entitled The Disenchanted Pet, but because it was a stock photo and was used also on a favorite novel of mine. As usual I didn't read the blurb and went into the whole thing pretty cold about what to expect.
The story starts out simple and as a reader I felt I had dropped into a simple YA Sci-Fi fantasy that was perhaps somewhat similar to that old favorite of Margret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale. As I read further it seemed mostly to be a fluff story about the trials and tribulations of this poor pampered girl who had to decide if she wanted the honor of becoming a parent to bring in more prodigy children for the SaSa's to train coddle.
When the story finally takes that left turn, into the twilight zone, it suddenly becomes apparent that this is a brilliant piece of fiction that I'm adding to my library of literary masterpieces. Kate Policani has deftly crafted a tale that weaves in genocide, colonization, and a sort of insidious fascist takeover that is passed off as benevolent rule through hyper-efficient disinformation.
Zarah is the pet. But, when we meet her she seems more like the prodigy who is being groomed for a well planned life. The new rulers of humanity are the SaSa's or Sczhangshen Zshctizsch, best described as the ShaZha. They have come to save humanity and do away with man's wars and teach man to live a better life. To do this they have created two classes, the Prodigies and the Ferals. Prodigies like Zarah are suitable for the future of humanity and are allowed to breed. Ferals are the cast off the ones who can't work with or can't even see the ShaZha, they are forbidden to mix with the Prodigies and all of their children are tested to be sorted out into the appropriate class.
There are so many easily identifiable things wrong with this, but not so evident for our little Pollyanna who is thrilled to be chosen as one who will mate and carry on the tradition of her generations.
Zarah's first indication that she is of better stuff than the fluff of the first part of the book is her willingness to explore the meaning of the word pet as regards her existence. But, she may not have ever been able to show her true colors if she'd not been taken from her protected existence against her will and brought down into the low level of the Ferals.
She may have to live with the fact that once someone like her gets to where she is that she is lost from the system and will never be returned.
There she learns the truth, although she continually wants to deny what she hears. There are really three classes because there are some savages who are outside the system. There are secrets to be told and she doesn't get all the answers while she's with the Ferals.
Once she learns the truth she'll discover she needs to know more. How will she react to that what level of rebellion will this take her to and what can she do? The odds of improving the situation seem bleak.
This is also a bit of a story about slavery, oppression, and the brainwashing affect. It also begins to examine the question of owning people not just as slaves but as pets and the affect that has on their continued survival and subsequent dependency.
There are just so many enormous questions in this book that are relevant for yesterday, today and tomorrow.
The impact on Zarah is great and her decisions make sense and I can't help but see that there is so much more to be told of her story.
I recommend this book to everyone to read.
It has some great Sci-Fi and fantasy elements, but it's so much more than that.
J.L. Dobias… (mer)
This was a clever and funny, page-turning read. Once you get past the lack of vowels in the various names for magic, spells and witches that the Convergence have deemed as “politically correct”, the story continues with the unique twist on the basic witchcraft / wiccan paranormal story.
Colleen is addicted to books, considers herself a Rubenesque redhead with hazel eyes, and is planning on relaxing during this last summer before starting at community college. All that changes when she finds a book that opens a whole new world to her, and her ‘hidden powers’ are revealed. Far from being a smooth transition, Colleen is poofed off to the SPRU to begin her adventure.
Written with a smooth hand and a sense of humor that instantly endears Colleen to the reader, we are treated to her sarcastic quick wit that never quite leaves her even in times of stress. Characters are introduced and developed in a way that both serves the plot and develops them with characteristics that are found in many people you would meet on the street. In addition, the author has included photos from sites around Seattle that decorate the pages as well as provide an “I didn’t know that” moment to readers who may not be familiar with the city.
This is a book that is perfectly suitable for a young adult reader as well as adults: while there are romances, they are mostly chaste and reside in the realm of adoration/flirtation rather than adult situations. Colleen also is far different from other newcomers to witchcraft that we are previously acquainted with, as she refuses to speak spells preferring not to mess with the natural order of the world. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, giggled often as I was reading, and will anxiously await the next steps in the story.
I received an eBook copy of this book from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.
… (mer)
Colleen is addicted to books, considers herself a Rubenesque redhead with hazel eyes, and is planning on relaxing during this last summer before starting at community college. All that changes when she finds a book that opens a whole new world to her, and her ‘hidden powers’ are revealed. Far from being a smooth transition, Colleen is poofed off to the SPRU to begin her adventure.
Written with a smooth hand and a sense of humor that instantly endears Colleen to the reader, we are treated to her sarcastic quick wit that never quite leaves her even in times of stress. Characters are introduced and developed in a way that both serves the plot and develops them with characteristics that are found in many people you would meet on the street. In addition, the author has included photos from sites around Seattle that decorate the pages as well as provide an “I didn’t know that” moment to readers who may not be familiar with the city.
This is a book that is perfectly suitable for a young adult reader as well as adults: while there are romances, they are mostly chaste and reside in the realm of adoration/flirtation rather than adult situations. Colleen also is far different from other newcomers to witchcraft that we are previously acquainted with, as she refuses to speak spells preferring not to mess with the natural order of the world. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, giggled often as I was reading, and will anxiously await the next steps in the story.
I received an eBook copy of this book from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.
… (mer)
The magic between two lovers is something that can light up a night and outshine the sun. It's wonderful unless you don't know how powerful it can until you are on your way to college and you pick up a lone book in the library. Then your world changes.
Kate Policani brings to you in Don't Judge a Book By Its Magic an older version of the Harry Potter story. Colleen things she has things laid out what will happen next until she picks up a book at the library. She begins to read it and things around her begin to change. She discovers a special group of people that contain magic and she is one of them that they did not know about. Sent to a special college for only those with these special abilities, she has to learn fifteen years worth of knowledge in just a few months. That becomes impossible when she falls for one guy, is claimed by another, but the magic shows she is destined to be with someone else. What is a girl to do?
Kate Policani has spun an interesting tale that doesn't quite leave you hanging but wanting more in the next book which is not out yet. I have to admit that at first I had trouble connecting with the main character, but that could easily have been because the last two books I had read over the few days before were so different. Colleen is very unique and took me a few chapters to accept. Once I did and the other characters appeared and began to grow, I settled back for an enjoyable read. The interactions between Colleen and her potential love interests were comical, sweet, and sizzling.
The scenes in this book is not adult in the sense of explicit scenes. It is just not geared toward the middle grades and young adults as Harry Potter was. This one has the potential of getting much hotter in that area, but right now this book is very calm when it comes to language and intimacy.
I love the humor Colleen has and how she approached everything in life with it. The relationships established in this book proved to be wonderful and full of potential in the next books.
This was a fun read. It is not too long and the writing is entertaining so you won't get bored. Check it out.… (mer)
Kate Policani brings to you in Don't Judge a Book By Its Magic an older version of the Harry Potter story. Colleen things she has things laid out what will happen next until she picks up a book at the library. She begins to read it and things around her begin to change. She discovers a special group of people that contain magic and she is one of them that they did not know about. Sent to a special college for only those with these special abilities, she has to learn fifteen years worth of knowledge in just a few months. That becomes impossible when she falls for one guy, is claimed by another, but the magic shows she is destined to be with someone else. What is a girl to do?
Kate Policani has spun an interesting tale that doesn't quite leave you hanging but wanting more in the next book which is not out yet. I have to admit that at first I had trouble connecting with the main character, but that could easily have been because the last two books I had read over the few days before were so different. Colleen is very unique and took me a few chapters to accept. Once I did and the other characters appeared and began to grow, I settled back for an enjoyable read. The interactions between Colleen and her potential love interests were comical, sweet, and sizzling.
The scenes in this book is not adult in the sense of explicit scenes. It is just not geared toward the middle grades and young adults as Harry Potter was. This one has the potential of getting much hotter in that area, but right now this book is very calm when it comes to language and intimacy.
I love the humor Colleen has and how she approached everything in life with it. The relationships established in this book proved to be wonderful and full of potential in the next books.
This was a fun read. It is not too long and the writing is entertaining so you won't get bored. Check it out.… (mer)
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I just read this for 2020 PopSugar Reading Challenge: a book with "gold", "silver" or "bronze" in the title.
Thankfully, it's very short.