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A review by lindsayd
Noa's Ark by C. Gockel
3.0
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Noa's Ark is the second in the Archangel Series. It's a plot-driven continuation... (spoilers for those who haven't read book one) Noa needs to alert the rest of the universe of the danger first encountered on Luddeccea. This involves the navigating space in the relic of a space ship they "requisitioned" off of Luddeccea, finding supplies for repairs, and rescuing those that Noa's conscious says needs rescuing.
I still love the universe. I think the ethernet and ports are a timely commentary on smartphones. It reminds me of Russell T. Davies' social commentary in the Doctor Who reboots. In fact, the world-building as a whole is quite solid.
What wasn't my favorite, this time around, was the plotting. The book falls into "middle book" lull. We've done most of the uncovering of fun facts about the universe and we don't fight the big bad or save the day. Instead, we follow Noa and James around various menacing situations. I know the stakes are mankind, but I stopped feeling it.
I think the book could have benefited from a bit more introspection for each of the characters. The events unfold so quickly that most of the reflecting is from James' POV about Noa and himself. I also would have appreciated an arc specific to this book - for some subplot or another.
Honestly? I expect the next book to be better. I want to find out what happens! This book just didn't assuage my appetite.
Noa's Ark is the second in the Archangel Series. It's a plot-driven continuation... (spoilers for those who haven't read book one)
I still love the universe. I think the ethernet and ports are a timely commentary on smartphones. It reminds me of Russell T. Davies' social commentary in the Doctor Who reboots. In fact, the world-building as a whole is quite solid.
What wasn't my favorite, this time around, was the plotting. The book falls into "middle book" lull. We've done most of the uncovering of fun facts about the universe and we don't fight the big bad or save the day. Instead, we follow Noa and James around various menacing situations. I know the stakes are mankind, but I stopped feeling it.
I think the book could have benefited from a bit more introspection for each of the characters. The events unfold so quickly that most of the reflecting is from James' POV about Noa and himself. I also would have appreciated an arc specific to this book - for some subplot or another.
Honestly? I expect the next book to be better. I want to find out what happens! This book just didn't assuage my appetite.