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I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free.

What a ridiculous, silly, and absolutely delightful book.

I've only read one of Scalzi's books (Redshirts, very strange but would definitely recommend to Star Trek fans like me), so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. I ended up turning to the audiobook and had an absolute blast listening to Wil Wheaton's narration. The book is full of corny jokes and banter, which translate well to audio, and the science doesn't overwhelm the reader (whether the science is in any way accurate, who know and who cares). The characters have great chemistry and there's a wonderful sense of camaraderie throughout the novel that I really enjoyed.

As others have pointed out, Scalzi sums up the book perfectly in the author's note: "KPS is not, and I say this with absolutely no slight intended, a brooding symphony of a novel. It's a pop song. It's meant to be light and catchy, with three minutes of hooks and choruses for you to sing along with, and then you're done and you go on with your day, hopefully with a smile on your face." What an absolutely perfect way to describe this book.

The Kaiju Preservation Society is a fun romp and a great summer read, and I couldn't recommend it more highly.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars