canadianbookaddict's review
4.0
This book starts off pretty much right after the end of the first book.
It is very good and actually found this one better than the first book.
It is very good and actually found this one better than the first book.
forsakenfates's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
While I enjoyed this sequel more than the first book, Earth & Sky, the writing was still a weakness for me. The characters gained some depth but it was still flat overall. This book also spanned a wider period of time which I appreciated. The entirety of Earth & Sky focused on basically a week.
I really did enjoy seeing life on Kemya or more specifically on the ship. There were so many new things that Megan Crewe added to the world. And we got to see even more of how much Kemya hates Earth and the Earthlings. I also appreciated how much more depth Skylar got in this book. She went from this very obsessed paranoid girl in the first book to someone willing to do whatever it takes to protect and save Earth. I appreciated her as a character much more in this book than the previous.
This book ended in a way that makes me really anxious to read the final book in the trilogy, but also extremely weary about what the final installment entails. I have a feeling that the third book may be incredibly drawn out to be a full length novel. While the ending was exciting and not what I was expecting, there were many other plot points that were incredibly predictable. I was able to guess pretty early on who the traitor was. I also found it incredibly convenient how easily Skylar learned the new language.
The only other complaint I have is the ridiculous inclusion of a love triangle. I do not think it was necessary at all. There are some books that this works for, but for the majority of them, it does not. For me the love triangle was not compelling at all.
Overall, this was a stronger installment than Earth & Sky, but I still had some issues with some of the plot choices and character development. I love the premise of this book and the overall story, but the writing falls flat for me. That being said when the final book in the trilogy does come out, I will probably read it to see what happens.
While I enjoyed this sequel more than the first book, Earth & Sky, the writing was still a weakness for me. The characters gained some depth but it was still flat overall. This book also spanned a wider period of time which I appreciated. The entirety of Earth & Sky focused on basically a week.
I really did enjoy seeing life on Kemya or more specifically on the ship. There were so many new things that Megan Crewe added to the world. And we got to see even more of how much Kemya hates Earth and the Earthlings. I also appreciated how much more depth Skylar got in this book. She went from this very obsessed paranoid girl in the first book to someone willing to do whatever it takes to protect and save Earth. I appreciated her as a character much more in this book than the previous.
This book ended in a way that makes me really anxious to read the final book in the trilogy, but also extremely weary about what the final installment entails. I have a feeling that the third book may be incredibly drawn out to be a full length novel. While the ending was exciting and not what I was expecting, there were many other plot points that were incredibly predictable. I was able to guess pretty early on who the traitor was. I also found it incredibly convenient how easily Skylar learned the new language.
The only other complaint I have is the ridiculous inclusion of a love triangle. I do not think it was necessary at all. There are some books that this works for, but for the majority of them, it does not. For me the love triangle was not compelling at all.
Overall, this was a stronger installment than Earth & Sky, but I still had some issues with some of the plot choices and character development. I love the premise of this book and the overall story, but the writing falls flat for me. That being said when the final book in the trilogy does come out, I will probably read it to see what happens.
raven168's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this book more than I did the first one, I really did. And I tried. But it just didn't happen. Maybe because so little actually happened in this one. We get to know a lot more about life stuck on a space station and what the Kemya are like there (which by the way, they're mostly pretty awful people toward anything/one Earth). And the world building was done well, so it was easy to picture what was going on and what the planets and everywhere looked like.
Skylar's character still did not grow on me in this book though. I find her "eye for detail" over used and not actually all that impressive. She makes some seriously questionable decisions and is oblivious to certain things. The only thing I can give her props for is actually being able to pull off not getting caught there and dealing with it relatively well.
Skylar and our group of rebels make it back to their space station with no real problems. The only one that really pops up is that Skylar's intended place to stay becomes not an option and she ends up staying with Jule as his Earthling pet (though he in no way ever treats her as pets are). Which as it turns out, wasn't so bad at all. We get to see that Jule is in fact, not quite the jerk she came across in the first book and is actually quite sweet. So it's no wonder when Skylar finds herself falling for him. He's the only one we actually learn more about though.
Skylar tries to make herself useful to the group, but that's not always easy. But she does learn how to pilot ships and even goes out to try and gather information to find out who their traitor is. Upon returning, the group had almost been caught twice and it became clear someone was revealing their plans, so quite a bit of time is about trying to figure out who it could be. While it does put a kink in their plans and actions, it doesn't deter them much; kind of just slows things down. When we find out who the traitor was, I'll admit, I was pretty surprised. Never would have guessed them really. But I hated how Skylar dealt with them. I get that she was upset and all, but I just didn't like how she wouldn't listen to their reason. It wasn't like they were doing it with malicious intent. Made me think of her as such a hypocrite because of what she wanted to do for herself and family on Earth in the first book, but when someone else tries to do something for their family she feels so betrayed.
Anyway, it's right after that that we launch into what should be the final mission. The ending was probably the best part of this book because that's when things take a turn for the crazy.
Will I read the last book when it comes out? Hard to say. With an ending like that I would be lying if I said my curiosity wasn't peaked...but I just don't know if I care enough. I guess we'll see when the time comes.
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.
Skylar's character still did not grow on me in this book though. I find her "eye for detail" over used and not actually all that impressive. She makes some seriously questionable decisions and is oblivious to certain things. The only thing I can give her props for is actually being able to pull off not getting caught there and dealing with it relatively well.
Skylar and our group of rebels make it back to their space station with no real problems. The only one that really pops up is that Skylar's intended place to stay becomes not an option and she ends up staying with Jule as his Earthling pet (though he in no way ever treats her as pets are). Which as it turns out, wasn't so bad at all. We get to see that Jule is in fact, not quite the jerk she came across in the first book and is actually quite sweet. So it's no wonder when Skylar finds herself falling for him. He's the only one we actually learn more about though.
Skylar tries to make herself useful to the group, but that's not always easy. But she does learn how to pilot ships and even goes out to try and gather information to find out who their traitor is. Upon returning, the group had almost been caught twice and it became clear someone was revealing their plans, so quite a bit of time is about trying to figure out who it could be. While it does put a kink in their plans and actions, it doesn't deter them much; kind of just slows things down. When we find out who the traitor was, I'll admit, I was pretty surprised. Never would have guessed them really. But I hated how Skylar dealt with them. I get that she was upset and all, but I just didn't like how she wouldn't listen to their reason. It wasn't like they were doing it with malicious intent. Made me think of her as such a hypocrite because of what she wanted to do for herself and family on Earth in the first book, but when someone else tries to do something for their family she feels so betrayed.
Anyway, it's right after that that we launch into what should be the final mission. The ending was probably the best part of this book because that's when things take a turn for the crazy.
Will I read the last book when it comes out? Hard to say. With an ending like that I would be lying if I said my curiosity wasn't peaked...but I just don't know if I care enough. I guess we'll see when the time comes.
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
This was a fantastic sequel, so much happened, and I need to finish this series off now!
ac5206's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, however this book is kind of a dud for me.
In my opinion this book is kind of just a filler to get you from book 1 to 3. There isn't much plot happening in this book and honestly the entire thing could have been compacted into a chapter or two instead of an entire book.
I will go on to book 3 in hopes that it picks up where book 1 left off.
In my opinion this book is kind of just a filler to get you from book 1 to 3. There isn't much plot happening in this book and honestly the entire thing could have been compacted into a chapter or two instead of an entire book.
I will go on to book 3 in hopes that it picks up where book 1 left off.
marinazala's review against another edition
3.0
** Books 151 - 2015 **
3,1 of 5 stars!
Arghhh! another the Cliffhanger ending! I really curious what happen with the earth, Isis and team, Also Jule! >___<
Okay this books is good enough but it really kinda slowly plot than first books. I love more Earth & Sky than this second one. The intense that i felt when i read first book i can't found it in here.
I also found Skylar's character somehow too perfect and too good to be true.. It kinda disturbing me when even she love science/math suddenly she can operates the pod/machine by just watch/first try? Suddenly she can fluently speaking Kemya's languange when she meet Davic?
I can't wait to read the third book! ;)
3,1 of 5 stars!
Arghhh! another the Cliffhanger ending! I really curious what happen with the earth, Isis and team, Also Jule! >___<
Okay this books is good enough but it really kinda slowly plot than first books. I love more Earth & Sky than this second one. The intense that i felt when i read first book i can't found it in here.
I also found Skylar's character somehow too perfect and too good to be true.. It kinda disturbing me when even she love science/math suddenly she can operates the pod/machine by just watch/first try? Suddenly she can fluently speaking Kemya's languange when she meet Davic?
I can't wait to read the third book! ;)
imzadirose's review against another edition
3.0
Didn't like this one NEARLY as much as the first one. If I was rating on 10 stars, the first one would be a 7ish and this one would be a 3ish. The first book had all kinds of action and jumping around in different time periods and all kinds of craziness going on. It was enjoyable.
This one didn't have that. It was all talk. Talk talk talk. Not much happened and what did happen I saw coming and didn't enjoy, either thing.
Planned on going directly to the next one, but I opened it to see how it would start and she changed her writing style from one to duel POV. I HATE it when an author changes what they do mid series. It's so annoying. I do want to know what happens so I may read it, but I'm not expecting anything great. Sigh.
This one didn't have that. It was all talk. Talk talk talk. Not much happened and what did happen I saw coming and didn't enjoy, either thing.
Planned on going directly to the next one, but I opened it to see how it would start and she changed her writing style from one to duel POV. I HATE it when an author changes what they do mid series. It's so annoying. I do want to know what happens so I may read it, but I'm not expecting anything great. Sigh.
momwithareadingproblem's review against another edition
5.0
I received an eARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review
Initial Reaction:
What the....how could....what do I do until the next book?!?!
Note: If you've not read [b:Earth & Sky|17875055|Earth & Sky (Earth & Sky, #1)|Megan Crewe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406826337s/17875055.jpg|25028780], there are minor unavoidable spoilers in this review.
The Clouded Sky by [a:Megan Crewe|2839407|Megan Crewe|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1413660351p2/2839407.jpg] picks up literally like thirty minutes after the end of [b:Earth & Sky|17875055|Earth & Sky (Earth & Sky, #1)|Megan Crewe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406826337s/17875055.jpg|25028780]. Skylar is with Win on an alien ship on her way to the space station Win's people call home. Skylar's mission is to help the rebel group put a weapon together and save Earth. Can they do it in time?
It's no secret that I didn't care for the first book in this series. However the ending of [b:Earth & Sky|17875055|Earth & Sky (Earth & Sky, #1)|Megan Crewe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406826337s/17875055.jpg|25028780] hooked me and I felt I HAD to read the next book and get some answers. There were major plot twists at the end that affected my feelings towards the whole book. Honestly, the author pulled the rug out from under me and I was in shock. So I did what I do best, I picked up this book and binge read. AND I was not disappointed :D
Sky is a stronger character this time around. She's gotten some answers, the panic attacks that plagued her on Earth don't plague her on the space station, and she's more secure with her decisions and actions. She stands up for herself and she's not afraid to fight because it means she will save those she loves and ALL of Earth IF (and that's a very big if) she succeeds.
It's decided before they arrive at the space station that Sky will pretend to be a "pet" of Jule, one of the boys that is a part of the rebellion with Win. Jule however is arrogant, rude and just flat-out mean at times to Win in book one and we see some of that in book two. BUT Jule turns out to be this handsome guy with a lot of secrets and a vulnerable side that he only reveals to Sky. Can I just be real for a minute? I fell in love with Jule! I'm not big into changing ships in the middle of a series, I'm usually one to stick with one person from the beginning, but Jule is just perfect
Where book one jumped through time and the characters visited multiple places throughout the course of the book, this book takes place almost entirely on the space station. It's a bit slower paced than the first, but this wasn't a bad thing. On the contrary, it gave the author a chance to build up this fantastic world and the characters. The plot revolved around Sky and the rebellion that was taking place to save Earth from Kemya. There was a lot of action, suspense, quite a bit of romance, and some betrayal. While I could predict some of it the ending I was not ready for in any way, shape, or form!
If you enjoy young adult, science fiction I highly recommend you check out this series. I couldn't set it down!
Initial Reaction:
What the....how could....what do I do until the next book?!?!
Note: If you've not read [b:Earth & Sky|17875055|Earth & Sky (Earth & Sky, #1)|Megan Crewe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406826337s/17875055.jpg|25028780], there are minor unavoidable spoilers in this review.
The Clouded Sky by [a:Megan Crewe|2839407|Megan Crewe|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1413660351p2/2839407.jpg] picks up literally like thirty minutes after the end of [b:Earth & Sky|17875055|Earth & Sky (Earth & Sky, #1)|Megan Crewe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406826337s/17875055.jpg|25028780]. Skylar is with Win on an alien ship on her way to the space station Win's people call home. Skylar's mission is to help the rebel group put a weapon together and save Earth. Can they do it in time?
It's no secret that I didn't care for the first book in this series. However the ending of [b:Earth & Sky|17875055|Earth & Sky (Earth & Sky, #1)|Megan Crewe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406826337s/17875055.jpg|25028780] hooked me and I felt I HAD to read the next book and get some answers. There were major plot twists at the end that affected my feelings towards the whole book. Honestly, the author pulled the rug out from under me and I was in shock. So I did what I do best, I picked up this book and binge read. AND I was not disappointed :D
Sky is a stronger character this time around. She's gotten some answers, the panic attacks that plagued her on Earth don't plague her on the space station, and she's more secure with her decisions and actions. She stands up for herself and she's not afraid to fight because it means she will save those she loves and ALL of Earth IF (and that's a very big if) she succeeds.
It's decided before they arrive at the space station that Sky will pretend to be a "pet" of Jule, one of the boys that is a part of the rebellion with Win. Jule however is arrogant, rude and just flat-out mean at times to Win in book one and we see some of that in book two. BUT Jule turns out to be this handsome guy with a lot of secrets and a vulnerable side that he only reveals to Sky. Can I just be real for a minute? I fell in love with Jule! I'm not big into changing ships in the middle of a series, I'm usually one to stick with one person from the beginning, but Jule is just perfect
Spoiler
AT LEAST HE WAS!!! Then the author had to make him the bad guy and I wanted to scream at him through the book. I had figured out what was happening a few chapters before Sky did but I didn't want to believe it and kept thinking "Jule wouldn't betray her! No he wouldn't!" Boy was I wrong!!!!!Where book one jumped through time and the characters visited multiple places throughout the course of the book, this book takes place almost entirely on the space station. It's a bit slower paced than the first, but this wasn't a bad thing. On the contrary, it gave the author a chance to build up this fantastic world and the characters. The plot revolved around Sky and the rebellion that was taking place to save Earth from Kemya. There was a lot of action, suspense, quite a bit of romance, and some betrayal. While I could predict some of it the ending I was not ready for in any way, shape, or form!
If you enjoy young adult, science fiction I highly recommend you check out this series. I couldn't set it down!
booksandbark's review against another edition
3.0
It had a good premise. I loved seeing the new world and all the new high-tech spaceships and things!
I liked all the new characters and I KNEW IT FOR THE ROMANCE. IT HAD TO BE HIM.
Anyhow, this is a minor spoiler (read on at your own risk), but I didn't like the love-triangle-line thing with Win, Skylar, and Jule. I never really liked Jule and the romance just took over the story and it got WEIRD with the whole "pet" thing.
Anyhow, I liked how the whole story played out with the traitor subplot, but I was a tad confused a lot of the time. It needed more engaging exposition (oops, I skimmed).
But overall I liked it. Not as much as the first book, but it ended on a pretty decent cliffhanger, so I might as well finish up the trilogy.
I liked all the new characters and I KNEW IT FOR THE ROMANCE. IT HAD TO BE HIM.
Anyhow, this is a minor spoiler (read on at your own risk), but I didn't like the love-triangle-line thing with Win, Skylar, and Jule. I never really liked Jule and the romance just took over the story and it got WEIRD with the whole "pet" thing.
Spoiler
In the end, when we discover that Jule IS in fact the traitor, I was kind of REALLY ANNOYED that Skylar just went, "Oh, well, looks like Jule's not with us anymore so I can't kiss his face all day anymore! WIN, let me date you now, you know I loved you all along!" Like, UM, NO. YOU CANNOT DO THAT.Anyhow, I liked how the whole story played out with the traitor subplot, but I was a tad confused a lot of the time. It needed more engaging exposition (oops, I skimmed).
But overall I liked it. Not as much as the first book, but it ended on a pretty decent cliffhanger, so I might as well finish up the trilogy.
kyera's review against another edition
3.0
I would like to preface this by saying that this is book two of the Earth & Sky trilogy – and I was not given book one to review so I essentially started in the middle of the story. That being said, although I didn’t necessarily understand all of the references to the first book I didn’t feel confused throughout. I believe that the author did a good job building on the first story, but also made the second book able to stand on its own. It was an interesting premise that I haven’t read before, but I also wouldn’t reread the book. The world building was scarce and the characters underdeveloped. Most, but not all of the time, I didn’t feel like I could relate to them. I would recommend this read to those that like books that are sci-fi, about space, or time travel. I think it was too specific to appeal to a wide range of audience.