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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
I am so upset right now.
Spoilers below!
BALOU! NOOOOO! (I listened to the book so my apologies if anything is misspelled for names)
He deserved the absolute world and I am so upset. And towards the end of the book Emmett sees Kaya?! Is it really her?! And then right at the end there is a genesis 13 and 14!? What in the hell is going on here! I have to find out NOW! This is such an amazing and engaging read/listen!
Spoilers below!
BALOU! NOOOOO! (I listened to the book so my apologies if anything is misspelled for names)
He deserved the absolute world and I am so upset. And towards the end of the book Emmett sees Kaya?! Is it really her?! And then right at the end there is a genesis 13 and 14!? What in the hell is going on here! I have to find out NOW! This is such an amazing and engaging read/listen!
3.5 stars, this was fine but it didn't have whatever really impressed me about the first book. Maybe the writing isn't as compelling? Too many plot holes? Idk. I'll probably finish the series regardless, I am interested to see how it wraps up.
Pretty good, but it didn't draw me in the way [b:Nyxia|27426044|Nyxia (The Nyxia Triad, #1)|Scott Reintgen|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1485432778s/27426044.jpg|47477446] did. The shakeups of the first book have left some fallout to be dealt with, and I liked the storyline and where things went, but there were some things missing for me.
My main criticism is that I wanted Nyxia Unleashed to go deeper than it chose to. For example, some of the boys were clearly suffering from PTSD following their landing on Eden, but it was kind of brushed off. I know that they are making their way through things on their own, but given everything they went through and now being on an alien planet, I wanted a bit more than "I'm here for you, bro."
Teens have intensely rich emotional lives and I wish that had been explored more thoroughly. I think this second book wanted to be about choices and reclaiming the power to define who you are, but unfortunately some of that got lost in the action used to push the plot forward.
That said, just like the first book, things got intense at the end of Nyxia Unleashed, so I do plan to read the final book, [b:Nyxia Uprising|35424766|Nyxia Uprising (The Nyxia Triad, #3)|Scott Reintgen|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1531317687s/35424766.jpg|56800774], to see how it all ends.
My main criticism is that I wanted Nyxia Unleashed to go deeper than it chose to. For example, some of the boys were clearly suffering from PTSD following their landing on Eden, but it was kind of brushed off. I know that they are making their way through things on their own, but given everything they went through and now being on an alien planet, I wanted a bit more than "I'm here for you, bro."
Teens have intensely rich emotional lives and I wish that had been explored more thoroughly. I think this second book wanted to be about choices and reclaiming the power to define who you are, but unfortunately some of that got lost in the action used to push the plot forward.
That said, just like the first book, things got intense at the end of Nyxia Unleashed, so I do plan to read the final book, [b:Nyxia Uprising|35424766|Nyxia Uprising (The Nyxia Triad, #3)|Scott Reintgen|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1531317687s/35424766.jpg|56800774], to see how it all ends.
This series is excellent! I can’t wait for the third book to come out!
4.5 stars
Things I Liked
Nyxia Unleashed starts off with a bang and it doesn’t let up at all. There is so much incredible and intricate action that highlights just how smart and capable these characters are. The action adds to the story, it never feels like filler. And the fight scenes are just as captivating. There’s a particularly incredible one that showcases Morning that I won’t soon forget.
Emmett is such an amazing characters who captivates me every time he’s on the page. He is such a good person with a strong sense of self and an inner compass that guides him. I also loved getting to see more friendships develop and establish between both Genesis crews, that really made it feel like a found family (something I will always love!)
I was so happy that we got to spend time with the Imago people (Adamites to Babel) and learn more about their world. It was refreshing to finally get to learn about them and their politics from themselves and not Babel’s twisted and biased opinions. And I was all here for everyone distrusting Babel and calling them out on their colonist ways.
Things I Didn’t Like
So my indifference of the romance subplots from the first book kinda carried over into this one, except my annoyance at Isadora multiplied by like a thousand. I didn’t like her storyline at all and I felt like it just took time away that could have been better utilized with other characters, like Anton.
As much as I think that Morning is an amazing, strong character, I do think that she is infallible and unattainable. She just doesn’t seem real and it’s hard for me to relate to her. I just want to love her, but I don’t.
Nyxia is a book that will always have a special place in my heart - it made me want to read more science fiction and since then I’ve found so many new books to love. Nyxia Unleashed is a nonstop adventure that builds off book 1 in smart and organic ways and leaves you aching for more. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
I received a copy of the book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
"Fallen angels were cast down to Earth and became demons. When Babel cast us out, it’s in fire and blood and steel. As the descent begins, I hold onto one truth: A am more than what they would make of me.”Nyxia Unleashed starts wright where book 1 leaves off as Emmett and the Genesis crews are on their way down to Eden. But they soon discover that it’s not the paradise they thought and they have more reason than ever to distrust Babel. But they might not be the only ones keeping secrets and the Adamites have plans of their own.
Things I Liked
Nyxia Unleashed starts off with a bang and it doesn’t let up at all. There is so much incredible and intricate action that highlights just how smart and capable these characters are. The action adds to the story, it never feels like filler. And the fight scenes are just as captivating. There’s a particularly incredible one that showcases Morning that I won’t soon forget.
Emmett is such an amazing characters who captivates me every time he’s on the page. He is such a good person with a strong sense of self and an inner compass that guides him. I also loved getting to see more friendships develop and establish between both Genesis crews, that really made it feel like a found family (something I will always love!)
I was so happy that we got to spend time with the Imago people (Adamites to Babel) and learn more about their world. It was refreshing to finally get to learn about them and their politics from themselves and not Babel’s twisted and biased opinions. And I was all here for everyone distrusting Babel and calling them out on their colonist ways.
Things I Didn’t Like
So my indifference of the romance subplots from the first book kinda carried over into this one, except my annoyance at Isadora multiplied by like a thousand. I didn’t like her storyline at all and I felt like it just took time away that could have been better utilized with other characters, like Anton.
As much as I think that Morning is an amazing, strong character, I do think that she is infallible and unattainable. She just doesn’t seem real and it’s hard for me to relate to her. I just want to love her, but I don’t.
Nyxia is a book that will always have a special place in my heart - it made me want to read more science fiction and since then I’ve found so many new books to love. Nyxia Unleashed is a nonstop adventure that builds off book 1 in smart and organic ways and leaves you aching for more. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
I received a copy of the book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I DNF around 50% - I just didn’t feel compelled to keep reading. All the drama with the teens ended up not being as interesting as the world, but the author didn’t build the world enough in the first half of the book to keep me reading.
Ahoy there me mateys! I received this young adult sci-fi eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. While I try to post no spoilers, if ye haven’t read the first book then ye might want to skip this post. If ye keep reading this log then ye have been forewarned and continue at yer own peril . . .
This be the fourth book in me e-Arc Extravaganza Challenge wherein I attempt to read 5 books before their July 17th release date. Only one to go. Arrr!
I absolutely loved the first book and was so excited to read this one. It be the middle book in the Nyxia Triad and for a book two, this was extremely fun. I was easily sucked back into the world of the Babel corporation and loved reading more of the adventures of Emmett Atwater and crew.
While this book clocks in at 400 pages, I read it in one sitting and the time whooshed by. I absolutely love the nyxia substance and its capabilities. Many of the crew was upset that book one took place in a space ship and wanted to see what the alien planet was like. Well ye get yer chance here.
I thought the planet of Eden had some excellent wildlife. That is the part that felt most alien and different. I really want to see pictures of a century. I don’t want to meet one in person. Sadly I thought the Adamites were hardly alien at all. They be humanoid and their culture felt too Earth-like. I found the ability of the two groups to mix so easily to be unrealistic. I mean the humans and aliens could even eat the same food! Also the author described one bridge as “man-made.” The humans didn’t make it!
But I didn’t let it bother me too much because the plot was fast and engaging. I loved the politics between the two cultures. I loved seeing the relationships of the young adult humans grow and change. I still think Emmett is an awesome character.
This book still could have used more nyxia but I thought the set-up for the next book rocks and I can’t wait to read it.
So lastly . . .
Thank you Crown Books for Young Readers!
Check out me other reviews at https://thecaptainsquartersblog.wordpress.com/
This be the fourth book in me e-Arc Extravaganza Challenge wherein I attempt to read 5 books before their July 17th release date. Only one to go. Arrr!
I absolutely loved the first book and was so excited to read this one. It be the middle book in the Nyxia Triad and for a book two, this was extremely fun. I was easily sucked back into the world of the Babel corporation and loved reading more of the adventures of Emmett Atwater and crew.
While this book clocks in at 400 pages, I read it in one sitting and the time whooshed by. I absolutely love the nyxia substance and its capabilities. Many of the crew was upset that book one took place in a space ship and wanted to see what the alien planet was like. Well ye get yer chance here.
I thought the planet of Eden had some excellent wildlife. That is the part that felt most alien and different. I really want to see pictures of a century. I don’t want to meet one in person. Sadly I thought the Adamites were hardly alien at all. They be humanoid and their culture felt too Earth-like. I found the ability of the two groups to mix so easily to be unrealistic. I mean the humans and aliens could even eat the same food! Also the author described one bridge as “man-made.” The humans didn’t make it!
But I didn’t let it bother me too much because the plot was fast and engaging. I loved the politics between the two cultures. I loved seeing the relationships of the young adult humans grow and change. I still think Emmett is an awesome character.
This book still could have used more nyxia but I thought the set-up for the next book rocks and I can’t wait to read it.
So lastly . . .
Thank you Crown Books for Young Readers!
Check out me other reviews at https://thecaptainsquartersblog.wordpress.com/
En este 2do libro de la trilogía, nuestros personajes principales logran bajar al planeta Edén/Magna, conocerán a los nativos, algunas de sus costumbres, su historia y se ven traicionados por la empresa de Babel nuevamente.
En esta parte la acción no disminuye en absoluto, quizás el prota esté un poco distraído debido al inicio de romance con Morning, al duelo de perder amigos en la nave de Babel y a dudas que tiene sobre las lealtades de ambos bandos. Pero sobretodo, se armará un grupo, una familia cuyos lazos no podrá romper ningún bando fácilmente.
Debo decir que este libro me gustó bastante. Desde la descripción de los nativos, los centros de Babel y la forma de minar, hasta las relaciones interpersonales que se profundizan mejor ahora que no están intentando derrotarse/matarse.
También, hubo varias cosas que me sorprendieron en la trama y/o no me esperaba, y eso para mí es fundamental en un libro, cuando no esperas ni ves venir lo que va a suceder a continuación.
En esta parte la acción no disminuye en absoluto, quizás el prota esté un poco distraído debido al inicio de romance con Morning, al duelo de perder amigos en la nave de Babel y a dudas que tiene sobre las lealtades de ambos bandos. Pero sobretodo, se armará un grupo, una familia cuyos lazos no podrá romper ningún bando fácilmente.
Debo decir que este libro me gustó bastante. Desde la descripción de los nativos, los centros de Babel y la forma de minar, hasta las relaciones interpersonales que se profundizan mejor ahora que no están intentando derrotarse/matarse.
También, hubo varias cosas que me sorprendieron en la trama y/o no me esperaba, y eso para mí es fundamental en un libro, cuando no esperas ni ves venir lo que va a suceder a continuación.
For the first time in awhile, the sequel is almost as good as the first. This trilogy would make a great movie/tv series.
THIS ONE WAS
EVEN BETTER.
ENJOYED THE
DIFFERENT POV. IF
YOU'VE BEEN
PUTTING THIS
SERIES OFF-
DON'T. GO READ IT
INOW.
EVEN BETTER.
ENJOYED THE
DIFFERENT POV. IF
YOU'VE BEEN
PUTTING THIS
SERIES OFF-
DON'T. GO READ IT
INOW.