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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Undying felt like an entirely different story than the Alien Davinci Code from Unearthed. Unearthed
was a mess but it was fun. This book lacked that.
was a mess but it was fun. This book lacked that.
The first book was better. This one kind of dragged on, and had trouble keeping my interest. Many of the “twists” I was able to predict as well.
Jules and Mia sounded exactly the same in their chapters, and I had trouble remembering who was talking at times. Also, their relationship and it’s growth was excruciating slow and went in circles.
I’ve said it before in similar stories, I have no problem with gay couples, but it’s a little odd in a book when there are more that are than aren’t. Also, Atlanta seemed very open at the end.
Speaking of which, they lived happily ever after is not what I expected in a book like this. Completely unrealistic that something like that would happen in real life. So unrealistic that my rating dropped from a 3 to a 2.
Jules and Mia sounded exactly the same in their chapters, and I had trouble remembering who was talking at times. Also, their relationship and it’s growth was excruciating slow and went in circles.
I’ve said it before in similar stories, I have no problem with gay couples, but it’s a little odd in a book when there are more that are than aren’t. Also, Atlanta seemed very open at the end.
Speaking of which, they lived happily ever after is not what I expected in a book like this. Completely unrealistic that something like that would happen in real life. So unrealistic that my rating dropped from a 3 to a 2.
“Earth is all we have. It’s all any of us have.”
3.5 stars
For me the first half of the book was closer to a 3-star, but as I read on it definitely became a solid 4-star book! So while I didn’t enjoy this book as much as Unearthed, I still would highly recommend reading this duology!
I think this book didn’t stand out to me as much because we didn’t have the Indiana Jones aspect that we got in the first book with all the exploring and puzzles. In this book we read a story that’s an obvious continuation of the first book (I don't want to spoil anything), but the story is taken in a different direction you would expect while reading the first book.
If you're looking for a quick, fun sci-fi series, I'd say you should give this a try because I really enjoyed my time reading the story!
This was cute, but nothing really exceptional. It sort of felt a little same-y to me. Like, without the Tomb Raider-esque puzzles from book 1, it felt kind of like a rehash of the Starbound books?
Also, the different POVs did not feel anywhere near distinct enough... it was easy to forget whose POV you were reading from sometimes.
And given my experience with the Illuminae Files, it seems like Kaufman has gotten into a habit of
I don't know. It was cute and enjoyable for sure, but all very surface level in a way that's making me question whether I'll be automatically buying this duo's books in the future. I'll still probably read them, it just might be from the library from here on out.
Also, the different POVs did not feel anywhere near distinct enough... it was easy to forget whose POV you were reading from sometimes.
And given my experience with the Illuminae Files, it seems like Kaufman has gotten into a habit of
Spoiler
pretending to kill characters and letting you believe they're dead for a hot second only to reveal they survived. Like, Jules is fatally wounded near the end of the book and I honestly would've been more surprised if he'd actually died.I don't know. It was cute and enjoyable for sure, but all very surface level in a way that's making me question whether I'll be automatically buying this duo's books in the future. I'll still probably read them, it just might be from the library from here on out.
Definitely not as good as the first book but definitely a solid conclusion.
I thought the ending was a bit anticlimactic, it reached its peak and wrapped up extremely quickly. It wasn’t a long book so I feel like they could have drawn the ending out a little more.... but that could just be me.
I love anything to do with space travel, especially stuff like this so overall I enjoyed the book!
I thought the ending was a bit anticlimactic, it reached its peak and wrapped up extremely quickly. It wasn’t a long book so I feel like they could have drawn the ending out a little more.... but that could just be me.
I love anything to do with space travel, especially stuff like this so overall I enjoyed the book!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
this is what sci fi is all about for me, showing the great things humans could accomplish if they put politics and profits and careers aside and just worked to make a better world. in this case an earth that has clean energy and incredible technology to travel the stars and seek new worlds.
very satisfying end to this two parter. lots of twists i definitely couldn’t have guessed this one.
i’m not a fan of the filler, there’s a lot of clumsy “let’s talk about feelings AGAIN” when i’ve already figured out the solution they’re not going to put into action for another chapter or two. so i skimmed quite a bit.
but otherwise i just love the characters and the dialogue and the ideas and the settings. it’s so much fun to imagine this world they’re in.
very satisfying end to this two parter. lots of twists i definitely couldn’t have guessed this one.
i’m not a fan of the filler, there’s a lot of clumsy “let’s talk about feelings AGAIN” when i’ve already figured out the solution they’re not going to put into action for another chapter or two. so i skimmed quite a bit.
but otherwise i just love the characters and the dialogue and the ideas and the settings. it’s so much fun to imagine this world they’re in.
Today is a pretty big release day. I woke up to several new audiobooks and emails notifying me of incoming preorders. Exciting! But how do you pick which one to read first. Some of us have extensive spreadsheets, some of us are mood readers, and some people just want to be reminded. I finished Undying in a day after marathoning the audiobook because I was desperate to know what happens to Jules and Mia. Check out my 5 reasons why Undying is your read this release day!
(Slight spoilers for Unearthed below)
1. Mia and Jules. The story is told in their alternating voices and if you don’t fall in love with Mia’s charge-into-everything and Jules’ wait-lets-think-about-this banter, I don’t even know how to please you. These two are completely lovable and it’s no secret there’s some romance here. Faced with dying (and the Undying), you’ll see them grapple with their completely different upbringings and futures along with self preservation vs no person left behind. I definitely read this series for the characters.
2. The Undying. At the end of Unearthed, we are left with knowing very little about the alien race Mia and Jules are hiding from. Meg and Amie use Undying as a way to go deep into worldbuilding and create some awesome side characters. Come for the puzzles in Unearthed, stay for the gasps as Mia and Jules uncover more info about the Undying and their motivation. You will NOT see it coming.
3. The feels. Like can we ever read Amie without wanting to send her our medical bills for constantly trying to kill us? There are some pretty big O M G moments in this book and every time I thought I knew what this book was going to throw at me, I was wrong. So expect to have a lot of emotions and let’s form a therapy group after.
4. Action packed. See above, right? Mia and Jules are constantly on the run or hiding or generally just trying not to get caught but a killer alien race. This action packed story will keep you turning the page (or speeding up the audiobook) just to see what’s coming next.
5. Excellent narrators. I listened to both books and loved the dual narration. Alex McKenna has this perfect, slightly scratchy voice that I love for space books and Steve West is just universally loved for his emotive voice.
Bonus: it’s a duology so once you’re done, you’re done with the series. I love when that happens.
(Slight spoilers for Unearthed below)
1. Mia and Jules. The story is told in their alternating voices and if you don’t fall in love with Mia’s charge-into-everything and Jules’ wait-lets-think-about-this banter, I don’t even know how to please you. These two are completely lovable and it’s no secret there’s some romance here. Faced with dying (and the Undying), you’ll see them grapple with their completely different upbringings and futures along with self preservation vs no person left behind. I definitely read this series for the characters.
2. The Undying. At the end of Unearthed, we are left with knowing very little about the alien race Mia and Jules are hiding from. Meg and Amie use Undying as a way to go deep into worldbuilding and create some awesome side characters. Come for the puzzles in Unearthed, stay for the gasps as Mia and Jules uncover more info about the Undying and their motivation. You will NOT see it coming.
3. The feels. Like can we ever read Amie without wanting to send her our medical bills for constantly trying to kill us? There are some pretty big O M G moments in this book and every time I thought I knew what this book was going to throw at me, I was wrong. So expect to have a lot of emotions and let’s form a therapy group after.
4. Action packed. See above, right? Mia and Jules are constantly on the run or hiding or generally just trying not to get caught but a killer alien race. This action packed story will keep you turning the page (or speeding up the audiobook) just to see what’s coming next.
5. Excellent narrators. I listened to both books and loved the dual narration. Alex McKenna has this perfect, slightly scratchy voice that I love for space books and Steve West is just universally loved for his emotive voice.
Bonus: it’s a duology so once you’re done, you’re done with the series. I love when that happens.
the second half of this was a lot better than the start but still just fell short of the first book
I am a little let down
I am a little let down