Vaieon
Vaieon offers an enthralling and immersive journey into the heart of the Cretaceous Era, seen through the eyes of a human who unexpectedly finds herself living among dinosaurs. This captivating story centers around Lily, a woman thrust into a primordial world brimming with deadly dangers and breathtaking beauty. It is a tale of survival, resilience, and discovery in an era where humanity is yet to emerge.
As Lily navigates this ancient and untamed world, readers are treated to a vivid portrayal of Earth in its youth, a time of brutal challenges and awe-inspiring wonders. Vaieon is more than a story of time travel and survival; it explores a world where dinosaurs reign supreme and humanity is a distant dream. This novel is a perfect escape for dinosaur enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone who fantasizes about a wild, untamed, and youthful planet Earth.
It's a unique blend of adventure, science fiction, and a deep appreciation for the natural world, making it a must-read for those who relish the thought of exploring times and places untouched by humanity.
- Pages
- 212
- First published
- 2024
- Language
- English
- Edition
- ISBN
- 9781069039439
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Reviews
Started April 28, 2026 · Finished April 29, 2026
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC of this trilogy! I am going to attempt to review this without giving too much away lol Shout out to Baby Boy though... This was such a fun and engaging read with a really interesting premise, following Lily, an older FMC and mom (love this), who finds herself thrown back into the dinosaur era and forced to survive completely on her own. I really appreciated that while she is a mother, it’s not her entire personality. She’s written as capable, resilient, and grounded, which made her easy to root for from the start. The pacing is one of the strongest parts of this book. There’s always something happening, not too many lulls, just a steady flow of highs and lows that kept me turning pages. It leans heavily into survival early on, and I liked that Lily is fully aware that no one is coming to save her. That sense of isolation, paired with her internal monologues about missing human connection, added a really solid emotional layer to the story. The world-building was immersive without being overly heavy. I could clearly picture the Jurassic-like setting, but there was still enough room to let my imagination fill in the gaps. One of the more unexpected elements I ended up enjoying was the animal husbandry aspect. This stems from old theories of early people domesticating animals early on and seeing her adapt and interact with apex predators had a female Chris Pratt meets Naked & Afraid vibe that was a lot of fun to see unfold through time. I also loved her naming all the animals she observed or interacted with, it made them seem personal and I couldn't help but get emotionally invested with them, feeling the same loss or love that she had throughout the story with each of them individually. The stakes were solid overall, though they did feel slightly lowered as the story unfolded once certain limitations weren’t as pressing. There was also one brief moment that felt a bit out of left field, an interaction that hinted at something bigger... It was short and didn’t take away from the story, but it did leave me (and Lily) with more questions than answers. I’m assuming that will be explored more in the next books, especially around the “why” behind everything. Overall, this was a fun, fast-paced indie read with a strong, capable FMC and a unique survival-driven plot. I’m definitely curious to see where the rest of the trilogy goes and how those lingering questions get answered.