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yvo_about_books's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Finished reading: November 7th 2024
“Scientists are like children: They always want to know everything, they all ask too many questions, and they never follow orders to the letter.”
I know that this isn't exactly my typical read, but I really enjoyed the first book of this alien sci-fi trilogy and I've been meaning to continue the series ever since. I confess I did mainly pick up Waking Gods because I was hoping it would take me to South Dakota again like the first book, but no luck there... But this second book will take you to plenty other places instead, and the situation without doubt escalated to a whole new level. Before I continue, a little warning: this is definitely a series to read in order, because you won't understand what is going on otherwise. The characters won't be introduced again either... You've been warned. Anyhow, this sequel went in a different, but no less thrilling direction. In fact, the stakes are even higher in Waking Gods, although it does still have that same feel as the first book. This has everything to do with the unique writing style and format: the story is told through is told through interviews, diaries and other files as well as multiple POVs, which I know might not be for everyone. I personally really enjoyed this mixed media format, and I liked what it added to the plot. There is something truly addictive about this story, and I simply couldn't stop reading... The fact that the love triangle from the first book is not present is only a bonus. Then again, there isn't much time for romance in the first place with the dire situation everyone on Earth finds themselves in... I don't often read and/or enjoy alien stories, but this trilogy is definitely turning out to be a winner so far. I can't wait to pick up the final book soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
thriftedbookworm's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
i didn’t like the first book so i wasn’t surprised that the second was even worse for me. none of the action/intensity really felt like it hit as i was experiencing it after the fact or in clunky dialogue form as it was happening. the characters were still unlikeable and the plot seemed to get more boring tbh. parts of the genetics and overall science of the book, when talked about, also just came out like pretentious info dumps i didn’t care about. and don’t get me started on the big reveal on the mysterious narrator we had - it was stupid and didn’t even matter in the end. what a waste.
the only reason i read it (and will read the third) is that weird completionism thing i have.
who knows?? maybe the end will really win me over
the only reason i read it (and will read the third) is that weird completionism thing i have.
who knows?? maybe the end will really win me over
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Torture, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
rbz39's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
More of a mixed bag than the first book, with some big moments and many robots. I found this book to be fairly depressing actually, so maybe I’ll wait to read the next one. I definitely enjoyed some characters more than others since the story is so much broader in scope. Audiobook is still the way to go but there’s a lot of screaming which should have been toned down imo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Torture, and War
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
Minor: Medical trauma and Suicide attempt
nightstitch96's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Violence, and War
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture and Suicide attempt
kaiyakaiyo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I honestly didn’t know what to expect for a sequel but this was actually really good! I am crushed by some of the developments but I guess I get why they had to happen 😭 anyways just a fun sci fi series that I would def recommend for anyone looking for something to read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and War