A review by kittic
Conquest by John Connolly, Jennifer Ridyard

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a cracker of a young adult science fiction novel. Set in post alien invasion, near future Scotland the initial chapter reads similar to the great classic War of the Worlds. The humour and heart of John Connolly's other stories are evident in this collaboration with Jennifer Ridyard. The world building, as is standard in the first book of a trilogy such as this isn't arduous and continues at pace throughout the story. The characters are well developed and I found myself invested in their progress and look forward to following them in the sequel.