Crystal and Flint

The Journey Missions, Book 1

By: Holly Ash

Narrated by: Lexi Balter

It’s been 300 years since humans arrived on Neophia, and the planet’s intelligent species have yet to agree on how much influence humans and their advanced technology should have on the planet. With the threat of war hanging in the air, Lieutenant Commander Crystal Wolf races to finish construction of the mega submarine, Journey, in order to calm political tensions on Neophia and cement her already stellar military career.

Lieutenant Desiree Flint never dreamed she would leave Earth to serve on Neophia, but with the end of her military career in sight, she doesn’t see a way around it. Determined to rebuild her reputation on Neophia no matter the cost, she sets her sights on dethroning Commander Wolf in order to prove her own superiority.

When Journey is attacked by someone from Crystal’s past, the two women must find a way to work together to save the ship, liberate an underwater colony from an oppressive government, and prevent a war.

©2018 Holly Ash (P)2023 Holly Ash

great first installment

This was a great debut novel and really sets the scene for the next installments in the series. Holly does a great job painting the new worlds, and the differences between the species. This is a fun young adult read, with a hint of romance, and females competing to be the best, then becoming friends.