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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sigler plays with the Aliens formula here by setting this novel on world more akin to something you'd find in a fantasy novel. An interesting take on how a pre-industrial society would tackle these iconic creatures. As a plus there are no corporate goons for us to hate on and our lead character (and her companions) are all genuinely likeable.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I guess my rating is number 666! :)
It's been a while since I explored Aliens Universe. Actually this was my first book about it. [a:Scott Sigler|114504|Scott Sigler|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1434042056p2/114504.jpg] is a true master of the craft. I enjoyed immensely. Thank you!
It's been a while since I explored Aliens Universe. Actually this was my first book about it. [a:Scott Sigler|114504|Scott Sigler|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1434042056p2/114504.jpg] is a true master of the craft. I enjoyed immensely. Thank you!
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood
Minor: Body horror, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
(3.5) I was a bit disappointed because it felt more like a YA book and I wasn’t expecting that. I was hoping for more suspense and terror but it didn’t translate.
The characters were fun even though they seemed to constantly push the message of gender equality. It’s just isn’t what I want when I am reading a book to escape reality. I wanted gore and to feel nervous about what was happening.
Try not to get me wrong, I did enjoy the book, but not as much as I hoped I would.
The characters were fun even though they seemed to constantly push the message of gender equality. It’s just isn’t what I want when I am reading a book to escape reality. I wanted gore and to feel nervous about what was happening.
Try not to get me wrong, I did enjoy the book, but not as much as I hoped I would.
First off, I think it’s necessary to start this off thanking Scott Sigler. This book breathes some new life into a franchise that’s seemingly done everything imaginable.
Aliens: Phalanx is very much a blend of fantasy and horror, much more than a blend of scifi/horror. We’re thrust into a world of bronze armor and spears. A world that has been decimated by the threat of the xenomorph. The world of Ataegina is populated by pockets of civilization that struggle just to survive, finding it necessary to scavenge and barter for supplies. At the request of the author note in the beginning, I don’t want to say to much to avoid spoilers, but it’s worth noting that this setting works exceptionally well, it feels completely different than anything I’ve experienced from the franchise and even if the book were removed from the IP, it would still be a very entertaining read.
Phalanx is filled with compelling characters, including one of the best female protagonists the series has ever had.
When I finished Phalanx, despite the length of the novel, I didn’t want it to be over. Sigler had me spellbound from start to finish and unless you have a dislike for ancient civilizations or fantasy settings, I believe you’ll love it too.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Aliens: Phalanx is very much a blend of fantasy and horror, much more than a blend of scifi/horror. We’re thrust into a world of bronze armor and spears. A world that has been decimated by the threat of the xenomorph. The world of Ataegina is populated by pockets of civilization that struggle just to survive, finding it necessary to scavenge and barter for supplies. At the request of the author note in the beginning, I don’t want to say to much to avoid spoilers, but it’s worth noting that this setting works exceptionally well, it feels completely different than anything I’ve experienced from the franchise and even if the book were removed from the IP, it would still be a very entertaining read.
Phalanx is filled with compelling characters, including one of the best female protagonists the series has ever had.
When I finished Phalanx, despite the length of the novel, I didn’t want it to be over. Sigler had me spellbound from start to finish and unless you have a dislike for ancient civilizations or fantasy settings, I believe you’ll love it too.
4.5 out of 5 stars