Emmett Atwater isn't just leaving Detroit; he's leaving Earth. Why the Babel Corporation recruited him
is a mystery, but the number of zeroes on their contract has him
boarding their lightship and hoping to return to Earth with enough money
to take care of his family.
Forever.
Before long,
Emmett discovers that he is one of ten recruits, all of whom have
troubled pasts and are a long way from home. Now each recruit must earn
the right to travel down to the planet of Eden--a planet that Babel has
kept hidden--where they will mine a substance called Nyxia that has
quietly become the most valuable material in the universe.
But
Babel's ship is full of secrets. And Emmett will face the ultimate
choice: win the fortune at any cost, or find a way to fight that won't
forever compromise what it means to be human. @goodreads
Wow! This book was pretty freaking awesome!
Since it doesn't come out until Sept. 2017, I'm going to keep it short and no spoilers.
Emmett
is one of 10 teens picked to go to the planet Eden. They are going to
meet a new species there and try to set up a good life on Eden. They
have some work to do there. They have to mine a substance called, Nyxia.
It's pretty cool stuff too.
The kids are put through some
rigorous training like fighting, terrain issues, work they have to do
there and a few other things. They have to be prepared for life on Eden.
The kids are scored daily on the trials they perform and that will tell who all gets in.
I
loved some of the characters in the book and I can't really tell you
which ones because some might die right? Just want to keep you on your
toes!
The company they are working for, Babel Communications,
are keeping secrets. Isn't that the way it always goes though? But the
kids are in a race to see who can get to Eden at all costs. They will
win a lot of money and their families will be set for life. I wonder if
that's really true.
Some of the kids form some bonds even though
they are competing against each other. Sometimes you need teamwork to
get you to the top.
So, who ends up going and who goes home? Find out when you read the book.
I was so excited for this book and loved it. I'm looking forward to the next one already. I wonder what's going to happen?
*Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for a digital copy of this book.*
GOODREADS REVIEW:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2030381073
Now, I am really pumped to read this book thanks to your review. :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I hope you love it =)
DeleteGreat review Melissa! This is the first time I have heard about this book, and it looks and sounds absolutely fantastic and amazing. Thank you for the awesome post Melissa!
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