Also, have I mentioned Ella? Because she’s amazing and I absolutely love her. And we do get to see our favorite characters from book one, and even get further glimpses into characters who were only briefly mentioned in Illuminae. They were so fun and interesting while being completely different from our original protagonists.

That said– I absolutely love these characters so much. I loved Katy, Ezra, and AIDAN, and I didn’t want to deal with anyone new. When I heard that this book would be following two new characters, I was hesitant. And I will show you the components of calamity.” Instead of a zombie virus, you’re dealing with highly skilled assassins out to finish the job. I even kind of preferred the antagonists in this book (not counting AIDAN because AIDAN is the best). It’s fast-paced, with never-ending action and suspense, and the stakes only get higher. If you liked the action-packed, slightly mysterious plot of Illuminae, you’ll enjoy the plot of Gemina. Jay and Amie’s writing styles are still as amazing as they were in book one, with a great blend of hilarity and heartbreak. This book is told in the same mix of formats as Illuminae, with some new ones thrown in as well.

But even with all the King’s horses and all the King’s men, I wonder if even I could truly comprehend you.” I am shattered fragments of what I once once. It made for the perfect canvas for this epic plot. It was both claustrophobic yet exceedingly vast seeming when needed. Jay and Amie continue to write fascinating sci-fi settings.

“Patience and Silence had one beautiful daughter. When a team of assassins invades their home, Hanna and Nik must team up to protect not only the residents of Heimdall, but the passengers of the Hypatia who are on their way. Gemina is the sequel to Illuminae, following Hanna Donnelly and Nik Malikov, as well as the other inhabitants of Jump Station Heimdall.

“It’s not about what I say, right? It’s what I do that matters here.” Content Warning: Violence, Death, Gun Violence // “And now, born from the ashes, she’s a warrior in bloodied black.” Review in a Nutshell: Gemina is a breathtaking adventure, filled with epic action and hilarious writing.

Gemina by amie kaufman