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A review by helynalc
Outer Universe by Natalie Kelda
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Note: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved loved loved the first book and couldn't wait to continue reading Merlon's story. It was so great to immerse myself into this world again, it really felt like a second home, meeting some old friends, getting in trouble with them, live through cool adventures and heartbreak again.
Outer Universe takes us, well, to Outer Universe, where the crew of the Lucia, after experiencing horrible losses, is still chasing the trail of Merlon's parents and a safe way to get home. And Outer Universe is very different from the world we got to know in the first book. I lived for the worldbuilding, it was so interesting even though we really only get a small taste of a lot of things. But I'll tell you, if you were curious about flying beings, Trackers, the River itself, and the fate of Merlon's parents in the first novel, you'll get your answers and some!
The emotional journey of the characters was similarly important here as it was in River. I adored the friendship of the crew so much. Fabian, Tara, Mira...and then some new characters I won't spoil, I loved their dynamics and the evolution of their relationships. And I love Merlon so much. With all his faults and weaknesses and strengths and kindness. <3 He again, really goes through it here...but there is light at the end of the tunnel, believe me.
I'm so happy I found this series. Natalie's writing and world takes its time to pry itself into your heart, but once it's there, it will stay. And I'll be back for all the sequels.
I loved loved loved the first book and couldn't wait to continue reading Merlon's story. It was so great to immerse myself into this world again, it really felt like a second home, meeting some old friends, getting in trouble with them, live through cool adventures and heartbreak again.
Outer Universe takes us, well, to Outer Universe, where the crew of the Lucia, after experiencing horrible losses, is still chasing the trail of Merlon's parents and a safe way to get home. And Outer Universe is very different from the world we got to know in the first book. I lived for the worldbuilding, it was so interesting even though we really only get a small taste of a lot of things. But I'll tell you, if you were curious about flying beings, Trackers, the River itself, and the fate of Merlon's parents in the first novel, you'll get your answers and some!
The emotional journey of the characters was similarly important here as it was in River. I adored the friendship of the crew so much. Fabian, Tara, Mira...and then some new characters I won't spoil, I loved their dynamics and the evolution of their relationships. And I love Merlon so much. With all his faults and weaknesses and strengths and kindness. <3 He again, really goes through it here...but there is light at the end of the tunnel, believe me.
I'm so happy I found this series. Natalie's writing and world takes its time to pry itself into your heart, but once it's there, it will stay. And I'll be back for all the sequels.