Well now, I have to say this is very different than the first book. Like many others I was disappointed in them getting away from the alien archeology that made the first book so great. The first third of this book just kind of felt off because of the shift in direction. By the 2nd third I was hooked in for the ride though. Mia and Jules are still great protagonists even in the early goings of this sequel, and I love reading their interactions and conversations.

In the end the book wrapped up nicely, even if a little too cleanly. I'm rounding up to 4 stars, but it's closer to 3.5 to be honest