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Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Síofra's Tale: A Short Sci Fi Romance is a science fiction short story written by Jennifer Fales. Siofra is a botanist who lives on Neamh, an exoplanet she and Orson, a retired planetary engineer, colonized many years ago. She’s curious about the three men who have just come to visit them. Orson has insisted that they are not at all interested in visiting with a botanist, but she cannot resist wheeling a tray of food into the room where Orson and his guests are playing cards. The strangers all seem in awe of her, but one alone stands out in her eyes. He’s a younger man with pale skin that blushes easily and green eyes. She enjoys saying his name, Tavarius McNally, and he tells her that his grandfather had fond memories of her, albeit when she was known under a different name. Tavarius’ father, Conall, is a brutal man, but it is his grandfather, Seamus McNally, who shares a bond with the young man. Conall’s purposes in ordering this visit are not to Tavarius’ taste, but he feels oddly secure about his encounter with the startlingly beautiful woman.
Jennifer Fales’ science fiction short story, Síofra's Tale: A Short Sci Fi Romance, is haunting and lovely. The author instills a dreamlike quality to her story as the lonely Siofra challenges the strict rules and observances her husband has decreed for her for so many years. Her first encounter with the heir of McNally Interstellar seems set for the two of them alone, her husband and the other two guests disappearing into the background as they meet and appraise each other. Siofra’s background is a fascinating one, and her name, which means 'changeling,' has special significance for Tavarius. I found myself captivated by this story and its unworldly hero and heroine. It’s lyrical and compelling, and it’s most highly recommended.
