A review by laurareads87
Escaping Exodus: Symbiosis by Nicky Drayden

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed Escaping Exodus and found this to be an effective sequel -- a good book itself, with many of the things I liked about the first book: multiple POVs that feel distinct and well developed, examinations of asymmetrical power relationships, an exciting plot.  I appreciated how Seske's character had developed and appreciated her perspective more in this book than the first.  The organization of the four sections of the book -- Parasitism, Commensalism, Mutualism, and Surviving Symbiosis -- gives a sense of the book's continued exploration of the relationship between the various human societies and the Zenzees that they live inside, though certainly these themes could be considered in reference to a few relationships in the book: there are many instances of coming together, separating, reuniting, reshaping relationships.  A well done little series definitely recommend.   
Note: this is very much a sequel.  It picks up where its predecessor ended and won't make much, if any, sense if you haven't read the first book -- so definitely read both!
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