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I think I might have enjoyed this more at a different time. As it is, this is a very tense sci-fi thriller, not a good fit for a very stressful week. I probably should have hibernated it once I realized how on edge it was making me.

I didn‘t like this story as much as To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. It lacked the humor of that excellent book. But if you like a fast wild ride full of tension and uncertainty, maybe this is a good one for you.

This book wasn‘t at ALL what I expected. Way more philosophical and introspective than I expected, but in a way I enjoyed! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Not what I was expecting. I thought it would be a story about first contact. In reality, it is a book about loss and grief. It is well written and is very thought provoking; however, it was slow and melancholy. Not my cup of tea. I doubt I will read the next book. 3⭐️

Currently listening to this audio book and doing some painting. It is acrylic on canvas and is drying so I can add another coat of paint.

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Absolutely loved this one!! A story of a team heading into the unknown of a barren world to try and discover the world‘s mysteries. But they get more then they expected as they deal with this worlds strange threats. This was an awesome book with a lot to say about grief and how we deal with it. 100% worth the read

The prequel to “To Sleep in a Sea of Stars” (which I loved) left me a bit disappointed. The premise is very “Alien” in its set up, but I found the story a bit repetitive as they got closer to their destination.
Sadly, it left me with more questions than answers.

A group finds an anomaly on a planet that could only have originated from intelligence, sparking a debate on what to do next. This is a taut, claustrophobic story made even more compelling by the audio (which uses sound effects to excellent effect, and I usually don‘t like them in audiobooks). I didn‘t want to stop listening. I‘ve heard of Paolini but never read him before but would definitely read him again.

So, I kinda have a few books to choose from for this weekends #20in4 #readathon! And there‘s another stack behind these. Plus the #MountTBRShelvesOfDoom in the other room. My goals are:
📚Read at least 2 books
⏱️Read for the 20hrs
🤓Get my reading mojo back for good!

Who else is joining me?

Mixed feels mainly because it just wasn‘t my forte. Previous books was marvelous; may have affected it. This was a journey of self discovery after a great loss forced upon Alex as his team traveses a planet with a weird anomaly. could only have been made by aliens. It felt real in how the travel affected the team with injuries and tension. It‘s all about the dark hole in yourself. Wanted to know more of the “turtles”. End dropped off a bit to me.

Very interesting take on aliens and religion. This feels like it I will be an upcoming topic, what with its continual mention. I don‘t always like how she mentions it all, but it is a deep thought.

Happy Publication Day! I really enjoyed TO SLEEP IN A SEA OF STARS, so I couldn‘t wait for this prequel. Like Kira, Alex is a xenobiologist, working to find alien life. He & his crew discover an anomaly on a planet they‘ve been sent to explore. This hole has a presence & weight of its own as the small landing crew struggles to get close enough to learn more. With mounting tension & a fantastic audio performance, I couldn‘t stop listening!

Holy Buckets! The sequel to To Sleep in a Sea of Stars!
May 16, 2023! This has zoomed near the top of my 2023 Most Anticipated Books! So Excited!