


It flowed and painted a picture in my mind so seamlessly while I was reading! The writing was impeccable! It was engaging, captivating, and exciting. And, thirdly, despite some of the usual ya tropes being used, the story was intense, emotional, and exciting! Secondly, it had a highly diverse group of characters, that were each developed in their own, unique way. Man, oh man, did I love this one! Firstly, it was told from a male character’s point of view, which is quite refreshing in a ya world of female pov’s. Nyxia is a fast paced, hard hitting, epic ride! This one will take you on exciting twists and turns! YA sci-fi lovers rejoice! This one has a highly developed cast, a gripping story-line, and plenty of sci-fi bits to keep you furiously turning the pages! Secrets about the volatile substance they’re hoping to mine, about the reclusive humanoids already living on Eden, and about the true intentions for the recruits.Įmmett will face the ultimate choice: win the fortune at any cost, or find a way to fight that won’t forever compromise what it means to be human. Each recruit must earn the right to travel down to the planet of Eden-where they will mine nyxia, a substance that has quietly become the most valuable material in the universe.īut Babel’s ship is full of secrets. Broken enough that Babel can remold them however it pleases.Įvery training session is a ruthless competition where friendships are tested and enemies are made. One of ten selected recruits, Emmett boards the company’s spaceship and sets course for a planet that Babel has kept hidden from the rest of the world.īefore long, Emmett discovers that all of Babel’s recruits have at least one thing in common: they’re broken. The catch? He has to launch into deep space to get it. Synopsis: With millions of dollars at stake, walking away isn’t an option.Įmmett Atwater agrees to leave Earth behind when Babel Communications offers him a fortune.
