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adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Waking Gods picks up ten years after the events of the first book, Sleeping Giants. I was intrigued but at times bored by the slow pacing of the first book in this series so I worried that while interesting, I wouldn't be gripped by Waking Gods. Thankfully, this was not the case. Told once more through interview transcripts, diary entries and mission logs, this book is even more captivating than the last. As the aliens that created Themis arrive on Earth, action and mystery unfolds, drawing Rose, Kara, Vincent, and our nameless Agent into dramatic new situations. The events of Waking Gods are so much bigger, discussing themes of morality, humanity, family, and the desperation to make a difference. My investment in the characters and their relationships only grew as the story unfolded and the tension racked up. I also loved that Neuvel left space for moments of tenderness and normality in the midst of all the action. It allowed the book to maintain a feeling of reality. I have no doubt that the finale to this series will be as adventurous and thoughtful as Waking Gods is, and hopefully, even more moving.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Death
Minor: Suicide attempt and Dysphoria
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