Review of 'Nyxia Unleashed (The Nyxia Triad)' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
It took me a couple of attempts to get started with this advance review copy that I received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My quibble with the beginning of the book is a stylistic preference that may not bother you. Dystopian novels always have a fairly heinous premise so I rely on bonding with at least one character in order to get me through the trials to come. I was 6% through the Kindle edition of this book before I learned anybody's name. It started off with a data dump that I initially found off-putting but after powering through that early section of the book I found myself enjoying the book more and more.
Unlike so many dystopian young adult books, our protagonist has flaws and weaknesses. Not a Mary Sue in sight. Thank goodness for somebody who seems real. The competition that the Babel corporation set …
It took me a couple of attempts to get started with this advance review copy that I received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My quibble with the beginning of the book is a stylistic preference that may not bother you. Dystopian novels always have a fairly heinous premise so I rely on bonding with at least one character in order to get me through the trials to come. I was 6% through the Kindle edition of this book before I learned anybody's name. It started off with a data dump that I initially found off-putting but after powering through that early section of the book I found myself enjoying the book more and more.
Unlike so many dystopian young adult books, our protagonist has flaws and weaknesses. Not a Mary Sue in sight. Thank goodness for somebody who seems real. The competition that the Babel corporation set for our characters was believable and sucked me in. Once I got on board with Emmit's journey I was hooked and can't wait for the next installment in the series.