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A short review of the novel Venus Preserved by Frieda Murray states, “Lee builds to a totally unexpected climax, not to mention an interesting afterword”. She goes on to recommend this novel to acclimated science fiction readers and teens who have already read the three previous novels [Faces Under Water, Saint Fire, A Bed of Earth] of The Secret Books of Venus tetralogy .Although this series of novels lacks a large fan base, all of its critiques coincide in their positive connotation when referring to the writing style used by Lee, some going as far as saying that this piece of literary art is “gorgeously written” .The major characters are considered to be “genuine with personalities" . But, not everyone admired the book. Harriet Klausner, a former best reviewer on Amazon.com has scrutinized the book saying “a potentially powerful futuristic science fiction novel with a strong cast that grips the reader drowns by the ending” .Some of the harsher reviews state that there is not an explanation as to why the conspiracy (which is the main plot) was happening. Many readers wondered about the massive conspiracy and the city full of purposeless and the plot is weak.