A review by rphalange
Nexus Uprising by K. C. Alexander, Jason M. Hough

tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Unfortunately this was one book that I just wanted to be over. But I saw it through to the end because I'm a Mass Effect universe loyalist. I guess it didn't help that I didn't care about the Sloane Kelly plotline in the Andromeda game either, and I feel like this novel could have been half the length. It just went on and on and on, and I didn't see the point in it using an omniscient voice when it should have just been Sloane's mind we're in. I enjoyed the explanation of what happened, the highlighting of various species and their personalities etc. The other two ME:A tie-in books were much more enjoyable and easy reads. Annihilation was very technical as well, but for some reason Nexus Uprising was a struggle to not just DNF.