Implanted (The Ascension Series Book 2)
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Iris scan – Biometric means to ID residents in the city.
Light Genie – A flashlight which easily illuminates with the wave of a hand.
Light Ninja - A Light Genie (see above).
Mid-Lifer – A resident who is no longer considered a child, yet is still free from disease. This era in a resident’s lifespan is typically between the ages of fifteen and twenty.
Morus Nigra – Black Mulberry Tree.
Nanobots – Microscopic, organic robots designed to thrive in the environment of a human body.
Phytonutrients – Compounds found in plants which deliver great antioxidant health benefits.
Post-Primer – An Impervieite who has succumbed to the decline and is no longer considered a viable resident.
The Ranch – The post prime care center similar to a nursing home.
Reader – Handheld personal computer.
Rebel – The name given to residents who are Unaccountable to the Council.
Surface (floor) – The top floor of Impervious rests nearest to the earth’s surface and, therefore, called the Surface floor.
Superior – Members of the Council are also called Superiors because they seem impervious to the decline.
Trackers – Microscopic, inorganic matter that allows for location and identification of its host.
West Wing – Second phase of homes built in the city. With a modern flare and upscale technology, this section of Impervious houses the wealthier residents.
Discussion Questions
When Implanted begins, Fran wrestles with her dueling identities of Rebel versus daughter. Do you think she handles the transition back into her family well? Have you experienced a similar time when you had to relinquish newfound freedoms? Talk about your journey.
As we move into the story of Implanted, we see that the outside world did not become inhabited by chance or because of a lucky break. Putting together the village was a well-laid plan that took many years to bring to fruition. Waiting for our plans to come together can prove to be excruciating!! How are you with the whole waiting game? Talk about some of your own experiences with patience and planning.
Who is the hero in this story? Retter? Pete? Doc? Fran? Talk about why you chose them as the hero and what acts of bravery earned them that title in your mind.
If you were Ret, would you have risked your “uninfected” status to help out the city? If you were Ema or Doc, how do you think you would have felt sending your son into Impervious? Have you experienced similar situations where you felt compelled to risk something very dear to your heart?
It’s true: Ret drank the tainted water. Although the full story surrounding this action will be addressed in the final installment of The Ascension Series, discuss what you think might be some of the reasons for this (seemingly foolish) action.
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