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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
Oh geez- this booked hooked me fast! Nyxia is a science fiction story but it has some very authentic voices. The main character, Emmett, is from Detroit and his language and life could be happening today. The only twist on this world is that there is a super powerful, multi-billion dollar company called Babel who has discovered a substance called Nyxia which can be manipulated by the human mind to be turned into pretty much anything. The only issue is that the Nyxia is on a planet native to the Adamite species which is far-more advanced than humanity and has a soft spot for human children. Capitalism being what it is, Babel takes 20 scruffy poor teens from Earth and set them to complete for the opportunity to mine for the Nyxia, guaranteeing themselves and their families riches for years and years to come. The writing is great; lots of action but also authentic emotion as the teens spend months together competing and becoming friends. I just loved it- couldn't stop reading it. Although I don't always read the full trilogies of books, I might try with this one!
I am loving this trilogy so far! This second book brought some neat surprises and hooked me even more into the story line. Would recommend! And I will be starting the third one today. :)
I received an electronic arc of this novel from Netgalley for an honest review.
I actually loved this book. I saw a few people I follow didn’t finish it, so I had low expectations. I’m actually glad I had those low expectations because Nyxia pleasantly surprised me as being really freaking amazing. I am definitely recommending this book to all YA Sci-Fi lovers. It’s an excellent Sci-Fi novel that I think a ton of people will adore. WHile I’m recommending things, I would also recommend that you go into this book not expecting anything and really not even reading the synopsis (I’ll still put the synopsis below for those of you who want to ignore my recommendations). The author does an amazing job setting up the characters in the world and to fully appreciate that go in knowing nothing!
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Emmett Atwater isn’t just leaving Detroit; he’s leaving Earth. Why the Babel Corporation recruited him is a mystery, but the number of zeroes on their contract has him boarding their lightship and hoping to return to Earth with enough money to take care of his family.
Forever.
Before long, Emmett discovers that he is one of ten recruits, all of whom have troubled pasts and are a long way from home. Now each recruit must earn the right to travel down to the planet of Eden–a planet that Babel has kept hidden–where they will mine a substance called Nyxia that has quietly become the most valuable material in the universe.
But Babel’s ship is full of secrets. And Emmett will face the ultimate choice: win the fortune at any cost, or find a way to fight that won’t forever compromise what it means to be human.
This book, as I said, was set up fantastically. I’m impressed at how well Reintgen set it up. Granted, the entire novel takes place on a space ship, but still I’m impressed. For a debut novel, Nyxia reads like an experienced author.
Every. Single. Character. In. This. Novel. Is. Amazing.
Again, I’m so impressed because not many novels can do this. This novel has 20 plus characters. That is not the norm in pretty much any novel. There are exceptions (especially in the Sci-Fi genre), but in it’s refreshing to have it in a YA novel. Off the top of my head while writing this, the only YA book I can think of that has more than 20 characters in the first novel is The Hunger Games. I can’t stop saying it; I’m so impressed.
Pretty much every character is diverse. That’s right only a couple of white people and everyone else is a POC. I wish there was more LGBTQIA+ rep in this book, but there really was hardly any romance in this novel. And for once, I didn’t need it. I hardly ever read books without any semblance of romance, so when the romance finally did pop up in this novel (toward the end) I was like, “Oh sh*t, there has literally not been any romance to this point.” I think Reintgen could expand his LGTBQIA+ rep in the next two novels though, so I’m not too worried at this point. Just give me some girl love man come on ( I completely ship Azima with a girl. DO IT SCOTT).
Another complaint I have about this book is it’s kind of a YA retelling of Avatar. Ya know, the blue people movie James “Trash” Cameron wrote. Nyxia is basically what would happen if you could be awake on this ship to Pandora. Not even kidding. I mean the planet they’re going to is called Eden….. It’s a little baffling. This being said, I absolutely adore the movie Avatar (I know I will get hate for this, but bite me I love this movie), so I honestly liked this basic retelling of Avatar. I think a lot of people will see that as a detriment though. Honestly, it just reminds me of Avatar. Reintgen takes the original idea and makes it his own and puts his own spin on it, so it doesn’t bother me at all.
Basically, I’m still surprised by this book. I’m surprised I liked it. I’m surprised I wrote a 600 word review. I hope you all give this book a chance because I really liked it!
I give this book 4 stars!
★★★★
I actually loved this book. I saw a few people I follow didn’t finish it, so I had low expectations. I’m actually glad I had those low expectations because Nyxia pleasantly surprised me as being really freaking amazing. I am definitely recommending this book to all YA Sci-Fi lovers. It’s an excellent Sci-Fi novel that I think a ton of people will adore. WHile I’m recommending things, I would also recommend that you go into this book not expecting anything and really not even reading the synopsis (I’ll still put the synopsis below for those of you who want to ignore my recommendations). The author does an amazing job setting up the characters in the world and to fully appreciate that go in knowing nothing!
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Emmett Atwater isn’t just leaving Detroit; he’s leaving Earth. Why the Babel Corporation recruited him is a mystery, but the number of zeroes on their contract has him boarding their lightship and hoping to return to Earth with enough money to take care of his family.
Forever.
Before long, Emmett discovers that he is one of ten recruits, all of whom have troubled pasts and are a long way from home. Now each recruit must earn the right to travel down to the planet of Eden–a planet that Babel has kept hidden–where they will mine a substance called Nyxia that has quietly become the most valuable material in the universe.
But Babel’s ship is full of secrets. And Emmett will face the ultimate choice: win the fortune at any cost, or find a way to fight that won’t forever compromise what it means to be human.
This book, as I said, was set up fantastically. I’m impressed at how well Reintgen set it up. Granted, the entire novel takes place on a space ship, but still I’m impressed. For a debut novel, Nyxia reads like an experienced author.
Every. Single. Character. In. This. Novel. Is. Amazing.
Again, I’m so impressed because not many novels can do this. This novel has 20 plus characters. That is not the norm in pretty much any novel. There are exceptions (especially in the Sci-Fi genre), but in it’s refreshing to have it in a YA novel. Off the top of my head while writing this, the only YA book I can think of that has more than 20 characters in the first novel is The Hunger Games. I can’t stop saying it; I’m so impressed.
Pretty much every character is diverse. That’s right only a couple of white people and everyone else is a POC. I wish there was more LGBTQIA+ rep in this book, but there really was hardly any romance in this novel. And for once, I didn’t need it. I hardly ever read books without any semblance of romance, so when the romance finally did pop up in this novel (toward the end) I was like, “Oh sh*t, there has literally not been any romance to this point.” I think Reintgen could expand his LGTBQIA+ rep in the next two novels though, so I’m not too worried at this point. Just give me some girl love man come on ( I completely ship Azima with a girl. DO IT SCOTT).
Another complaint I have about this book is it’s kind of a YA retelling of Avatar. Ya know, the blue people movie James “Trash” Cameron wrote. Nyxia is basically what would happen if you could be awake on this ship to Pandora. Not even kidding. I mean the planet they’re going to is called Eden….. It’s a little baffling. This being said, I absolutely adore the movie Avatar (I know I will get hate for this, but bite me I love this movie), so I honestly liked this basic retelling of Avatar. I think a lot of people will see that as a detriment though. Honestly, it just reminds me of Avatar. Reintgen takes the original idea and makes it his own and puts his own spin on it, so it doesn’t bother me at all.
Basically, I’m still surprised by this book. I’m surprised I liked it. I’m surprised I wrote a 600 word review. I hope you all give this book a chance because I really liked it!
I give this book 4 stars!
★★★★
a good start on this series. A little bit of hunger games feel.
Wow, this book was absolutely breath taking. It was everything a book about space and competition should be. It stared a boy named Emmett and he got chosen to be taken to a new planet only if he proved he was strong, clever, and brave enough to beat other competitors just like himself. If he won he would get riches, medical help for his family, financial stability, and the chance to explore a new planet. There was fierce competition and only a chosen few would win it all. I loved every minute of this exciting book. I can’t wait for book two!
Thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the premise and the pace. Looking forward to books 2 and 3. Can kind of see where it’s going and I admit, it feels very Hunger Games. But I liked Hunger games and I like this version, too.
Find my review at https://travelingacrosspages.wordpress.com/2017/08/26/earc-review-nyxia-by-scott-reintgen/
*I received this e-ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.*
Nyxia Unleashed was great! I loved it as much as I did the second one. You can find a more in-depth review at the link below:
https://travelingacrosspages.wordpress.com/2018/07/16/e-arc-review-nyxia-unleashed-by-scott-reintgen
Nyxia Unleashed was great! I loved it as much as I did the second one. You can find a more in-depth review at the link below:
https://travelingacrosspages.wordpress.com/2018/07/16/e-arc-review-nyxia-unleashed-by-scott-reintgen
This book rubbed me the wrong way. The characters aren’t very smart and the attempts at maintaining humanity rather than becoming animals are brushed over too quickly and thus vastly cheapened. The big bad company promoting win at all costs is also trite, and what’s more, is not at all believable in the scenario presented.