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Jul 06, 2021Anika_Singh rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Hanna Donnelly’s father is the station captain of Jump Station Heimdall, the destination of the Hypatia. BeiTech has taken control of the station, keeping the residents hostage. They don’t know that the Hypatia is on its way, with…
Apr 23, 2021TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
*Spoiler warning* Gemina, written by Amy Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, is the second book in the Illuminae Files series, and is just as great as the first book. It picks up where Illuminae left off, but from a different perspective. Hanna and…
lgmosher
Jan 05, 2021lgmosher rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
These books just get better and better. There's not much more to say than that. If you haven't read them, read them! The plots are straight forward and finish out nicely. The way the book is set up pushed the story along at a…
Apr 03, 2020spiritedaway rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this one even more than Illuminae!
Feb 27, 2020JCLHebahA rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
At first this felt like the formulaic copycat of Illuminae, but then it found its own footing, and holy moly did the stakes rise, bringing this story together with the first book and then bringing the whole thing in for a breathtaking…
Aug 22, 2019AmberProg rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is by far the best audiobook I've ever listened to. The actors are amazing! It is one of my go to books that I listen to again and again.
May 06, 2019jodoyle rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
When I first started this book, I guess I wasn’t quite in the right headspace, but when I got back to it, I was sucked in again. Kaufman really is a great author. And listening to this is an amazing way to read it. With all the different…
Apr 14, 2019RebelBelle13 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It's very rare that the second book in a series surpasses the first. Normally, the sophomore effort feels like a filler story; a prep for the final book in the trilogy. This is absolutely not the case for Gemina- which feels entirely like…
Apr 10, 2019PimaLib_ChristineR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
These are great little books. Kaufman and Kristoff have found a formula: external threat, internal threat and a little bit of romance, that works for them. I took a star off because it did feel formulaic, but I guess if it ain't broke...…
Mar 03, 2019spaaacefaaace rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
WOW. And I thought “Illuminae” was spectacular. I can’t decide which one I like better now. I didn’t think anything could match book one, but boy, I was wrong. I also thought that we’d still be following Ezra and Kady, and...I was also…
Jan 25, 2019JCLEmmaF rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
“Donnelly reaches inside her jumpsuit to pull out her lipstick and leans down to scrawl a message on the floor in bright crimson: Who’s next? Come play! HD xoxo” The Disasters tagline “Space is hard, get a helmet” admittedly wasn’t…
Jun 28, 2018spl_merley rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This action packed sequel is as full of suspense and storytelling artistry as the first book and it was just as enjoyable. The graphic elements of the book are beautiful and smart, making for a thoroughly enjoyable read. I couldn't help…
LoganLib_Kirra
Mar 26, 2018LoganLib_Kirra rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Gemina is the exciting sequel to Illuminae that delivers hard punches to your emotions and a feast for your eyes with the unique illustrations and formatting. The writing was hilarious and they have the same suspense building situations…
KHCPL_Mikayla
Mar 09, 2018KHCPL_Mikayla rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
MY FEELINGS ARE ALL JUST EXPLOSIONS. This is my all-time favorite series, and I'm reminded of just why after I complete my binge while I wait for the final installment. Please read them even if you don't like science fiction all that much-…
Jan 11, 2018NedSu rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I am not the directed audience of this book, having safely navigated my teen years when transistor radios were the new technology, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The second book in the series, as everyone says, is a fast paced…
Oct 07, 2017violet_cat_7976 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A fast-paced thriller, a rollercoaster of emotions, Gemina did not disappoint as the sequel to the amazing Illuminae. HIGHLY recommended!!
Feb 02, 2017JCLChrisK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I'm going to repeat what I wrote about the first book in the series: "Absolutely compelling action and suspense in a wonderfully unusual package. I never wanted to set it down, and now that I'm done I want to keep reliving it." Everything…
Dec 29, 2016ArapahoeCatherine rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I was sure this one couldn't be as good as the first. I was wrong! The unique format and plot make this compulsively readable. I can't say enough good things about the audiobook. Definitely one of the best I listened to this year! My…
Melissa_RA_Librarian
Nov 16, 2016Melissa_RA_Librarian rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I loved the first book in this series, and couldn't wait to read the second. Just like the first book, this novel is told through documents and journals. I love the format, but I love the story even more. This second book was a little…
Nov 05, 2016SWong24 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Quite possibly better than the first one. It's been a while since I found a book that I want to curl up on the couch or in bed with and not leave until I finished it and my eyes were strained; I'm happy to say this book did just that.…
Nov 02, 2016farbrite rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a rush! So easy to start and not get up for three hours. Propulsive action from start to finish. Outstanding
Oct 28, 2016KimoV rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant. Great characters and great action, teenage snark that made me laugh out loud, mind-bending science to delight my inner nerd, and an “Alien” vibe. Kaufman and Kristoff are a powerhouse team. Gemina is YA sci-fi at its best.
Oct 24, 2016PinesandPrejudice rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was amazing. I was disappointed at first that it wasn't the same characters right away as the first one but then it tied in well. And I learned to fall in love with these new characters in their crazy situation. It was just as…
Jul 27, 2016CMLibrary_khunter rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A solid and addictive follow-up to Illuminae, this second file describes the events at the Heimdall waypoint, where the Kerenza survivors are looking to reach to survive. Daughter of the station's commander, Hanna Donnelly is planning for…