I originally gave this book a four-star review. I liked it quite a bit, but I didn’t love it as much as the first installment. I didn’t care for the romance and thought it was a little too similar to Illuminae with the horror element.

I was wrong. I’m not sure why, but my reading experience the second time around was so different. I really liked Nik and Hanna this time around, where I didn’t the first time. I liked the banter between them and the fact that they didn’t just meet at the beginning of the book. It’s still a little insta-lovey, but I actually liked their relationship this time around.

Also, I thought the mob aspect of this was interesting, and the lanima are totally different from the virus in the first book.

Lastly, the way this series is crafted is really spectacular. Not only all of the plot threads weaving together, but also the format and structure of these books. They are truly works of art.

I can’t wait to jump into Obsidio next!