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rkking's review
3.0
Contact picks up where the previous book in the series, Invasion, left off.
Our group of characters, now minus Meyer, continue to exist within the bunker while the world is in chaos. The invasion happened. The aliens are here. So now what?
That question is what drives most of the plot in this book. And while that mystery begins to venture into some interesting directions (the orbs, psychic abilities of humans, etc), I felt that there was a bit too much of the human drama going on. So much so that it actually pulled away from the more imminent thing going on. You know... the alien invasion???
When the next group of characters are introduced in the bunker, Christopher, Cameron, Terrance, etc, this detraction seems to continue for a good chunk of the book. And unless Lila's baby really does turn out to be something more, this whole subplot is really feeling lame. Yes, interpersonal drama is needed. Of course. And some of that is likely very important to the future of the story (Trevor's views of Piper, for example). But there was just a bit too much going on here where it felt like I was watching an episode of a CW show.
Having said that, Piper's voyage with Cameron was very engaging, and served as a window into the greater world going on. And the cliffhanger ending, while infuriating in a good way, was also powerful and left me wanting to know where this story went next.
Overall, one of the better alien contact series I've read.
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Our group of characters, now minus Meyer, continue to exist within the bunker while the world is in chaos. The invasion happened. The aliens are here. So now what?
That question is what drives most of the plot in this book. And while that mystery begins to venture into some interesting directions (the orbs, psychic abilities of humans, etc), I felt that there was a bit too much of the human drama going on. So much so that it actually pulled away from the more imminent thing going on. You know... the alien invasion???
When the next group of characters are introduced in the bunker, Christopher, Cameron, Terrance, etc, this detraction seems to continue for a good chunk of the book. And unless Lila's baby really does turn out to be something more, this whole subplot is really feeling lame. Yes, interpersonal drama is needed. Of course. And some of that is likely very important to the future of the story (Trevor's views of Piper, for example). But there was just a bit too much going on here where it felt like I was watching an episode of a CW show.
Having said that, Piper's voyage with Cameron was very engaging, and served as a window into the greater world going on. And the cliffhanger ending, while infuriating in a good way, was also powerful and left me wanting to know where this story went next.
Overall, one of the better alien contact series I've read.
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birdloveranne's review
4.0
Good continuation of the first story, but no real ending to this one. Excellent narration!
writewanderread's review
4.0
I can't stop reading this fantastic series! So many character to like and a few to hate. A thought provoking, conversation stater. Who are these visitors, why are they here, and who are earthlings, truly? On to book 3!
stacylmoll's review
5.0
This book did not disappoint. It also ends with a cliffhanger that has me starting number 3 right away. I’m not sure that I would believe the aliens came to help us to save us. But I could be wrong.
gingerpuff11's review
4.0
Solid read.
Intriguing enough I will get the next one! too bad I started this at night. Stayed up way too late!
Intriguing enough I will get the next one! too bad I started this at night. Stayed up way too late!
ripplefargo's review
4.0
This is a really good series, so far. I am enjoying the characters, try the plot is taking some fun turns. I don't typically read alien-type books, but I wanted to try this set out. I may have to read more of them, if they are as interesting as this book was. I like Heather and Raj the least, which is probably how it is meant to be. I am really liking Cameron and Lila is growing on me. Looking forward to reading the next installment!
danlewisfw's review
4.0
My only complaint about the first book in this series was that if you call your book invasion and its about an alien invasion then you need to meet the aliens in the first book. I just finished the 2nd book and while its a really good story you do not really meet the aliens in this either. You do at least know they are there, they talk about them so its an improvement. But not where it should be. Other than that it was as stories go a compelling story. Where the first book was a solid 4 stars I would give this 3 1/2 stars.
norma_cenva's review
3.0
The second book lost it's special umpf for me somewhere in the middle. Book one was special with it's approach, this one however, is not. It is still interesting yes, but not fascinating.