This could have been an extended epilogue rather than a full book, tbh. But 1 book rated less than 4 stars (out of 9!) from this author isn't3.5 stars
This could have been an extended epilogue rather than a full book, tbh. But 1 book rated less than 4 stars (out of 9!) from this author isn't bad. She's such an interesting writer, sort of if Cara McKenna or Anne Calhoun were writing alien romances....more
These covers are so terrible, but all 7 of the ZD books I’ve read so far have been terrific. I keep waiting to be disappointed, but so far, she’s closThese covers are so terrible, but all 7 of the ZD books I’ve read so far have been terrific. I keep waiting to be disappointed, but so far, she’s closed the deal every single time....more
Is it possible to write a children’s picture book about a creepy chest-bursting alien based on one of the scariest R-rated horror films of all time? WIs it possible to write a children’s picture book about a creepy chest-bursting alien based on one of the scariest R-rated horror films of all time? WHY YES, IT IS.
Idk what genius conceptualized and greenlit this, but if you have any fierce, undying love for the (first two) films at all, this is the best $5 you’ll ever spend. Art, story, appropriateness for children (just monitor the remote for awhile, I guess), and cheeky humor for adults all approved.
3.5 stars A really terrific high-concept scifi novel--except it kinda lost me once, well, midnight is burned. It's the same problem I had with THE FOL3.5 stars A really terrific high-concept scifi novel--except it kinda lost me once, well, midnight is burned. It's the same problem I had with THE FOLD--great premise, engrossing plot, decent characterization, engaging narrative voice, and then the direction the story went/the reveal felt rather silly.
I liked it tremendously up until that point, however, so I'm rounding up in star ratings, even though the resolution and ending felt underdeveloped and a bit rushed. (Surprising, considering how carefully and methodically the pieces were assembled in the first two thirds of the book.)
I hope the author writes more YA in the future, though. I'd definitely check that out.
I don't understand why so few people I know have read this, because it's incredibly fun.
If you liked Rachel Bach's Paradox scifi sWHERE IS BOOK TWO.
I don't understand why so few people I know have read this, because it's incredibly fun.
If you liked Rachel Bach's Paradox scifi series or the Jason Bourne films (plus diverse MCs! Star Trek-y dilemmas! Spaaace.), this book is gonna rock your world. Also an easy transition for YA readers if you want to venture into adult SF.
Wendy Darling
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