Scan barcode
A review by dembury
Alien: Echo by Mira Grant
3.0
A solid addition to the Alien universe that is bolstered by the more scientific side of the story. I thought all the discussions about planetary colonization, predators and prey, and just the general xenobiological aspects were neat. My favorite line was the observation Olivia makes about humans always looking for habitable plants, but not thinking about how these planets are already inhabited. It was just a smart little moment that I think really fit into a lot of recurring Alien themes. The writing overall is strong, and this and "Into the Drowning Deep" have convinced me to keep reading books by Grant. Also, I loved the romance! I think it was very sweet, and it was fun to see such badass girls at the forefront of the story.
It's not a very surprising story (especially if you've ever seen an Alien movie), and there is nothing really new offered to the preexisting canon, which was a little bit of a letdown, but it's a fun read! I was craving something sci-fi, and while this wasn't the most original story I've ever read, I'm glad I did. :)
It's not a very surprising story (especially if you've ever seen an Alien movie), and there is nothing really new offered to the preexisting canon, which was a little bit of a letdown, but it's a fun read! I was craving something sci-fi, and while this wasn't the most original story I've ever read, I'm glad I did. :)