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The Extinction Trials
by A.G. Riddle
3.5 stars
The Extinction Trials is a standalone dystopian science fiction thriller from author AG Riddle. I initially was confused by the title assuming this was another entry in Riddle's Extinction files series and was excited to find this one is a standalone book.
There is alot to like about this book. Riddle delivers a complex, richly layed plot which poses thought provoking questions about humanity, the greater good and morality. I felt pulled back and forth with regards to which side I was on and whose motive was greater, never being quite sure who the 'good' guys were.
The story is part epic adventure, part science fiction dystopia and part apocalyptic thriller. The pace was good with each section providing new and fresh situations and challenges for the characters. I read the whole thing in one sitting as I wanted to know more and more.
The two main dislikes for me were the characters and generally the sense that this had been done before. It felt very similar to me to Riddle's other novel, Departure. People lost with limited memory, struggling with who to trust, technology, a futuristic aspects, and heavy handed messages about society. The characters could have been fleshed out a little more for me. The romance subplot between the two main characters felt unnecessary or in need of more development.
The ending is well crafted and packs a punch. I did actually find myself gasping out loud. This part put a whole new spin on the story and gave an interesting perspective which was an intriguing and compelling was to finish. The plot all wraps up with no cliffhangers.
Overall, a solid and entertaining book which I'd recommend.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an early copy of this book.
The Extinction Trials is a standalone dystopian science fiction thriller from author AG Riddle. I initially was confused by the title assuming this was another entry in Riddle's Extinction files series and was excited to find this one is a standalone book.
There is alot to like about this book. Riddle delivers a complex, richly layed plot which poses thought provoking questions about humanity, the greater good and morality. I felt pulled back and forth with regards to which side I was on and whose motive was greater, never being quite sure who the 'good' guys were.
The story is part epic adventure, part science fiction dystopia and part apocalyptic thriller. The pace was good with each section providing new and fresh situations and challenges for the characters. I read the whole thing in one sitting as I wanted to know more and more.
The two main dislikes for me were the characters and generally the sense that this had been done before. It felt very similar to me to Riddle's other novel, Departure. People lost with limited memory, struggling with who to trust, technology, a futuristic aspects, and heavy handed messages about society. The characters could have been fleshed out a little more for me. The romance subplot between the two main characters felt unnecessary or in need of more development.
The ending is well crafted and packs a punch. I did actually find myself gasping out loud. This part put a whole new spin on the story and gave an interesting perspective which was an intriguing and compelling was to finish. The plot all wraps up with no cliffhangers.
Overall, a solid and entertaining book which I'd recommend.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an early copy of this book.