This wasn't a story of Launchy's or dealing with destroying the Buggers, it had a very different approach while still being science fiction. It dealt with inner turmoil, focusing on love and guilt instead of squad formations learned in Battle School. What the story lacked in action and battles it made up for in describing an interesting world after the original Xenocide and the unique tension between the humans and residents on Lusitania.

Truthfully I am having a hard time reviewing this book. I enjoyed the book and didn't find things that put me off. I liked the story and the continuation of the Andrew Wiggin character, but I don't think it could compare to "Ender's Game" or "Ender's Shadow" in my opinion. This book is definitely a solid three stars, and would be worth reading after "Ender's Game".