A Million Suns

I'm not even sure where to start, because A Million Suns was simply amazing—so amazing, that I've told more than a few people that it's one of the best sequels I've read thus far.

I think what I loved most about it was that it doesn't read like a sequel—it was full of action, intrigue, slam-your-head-against-the-wall moments and mystery—can't forget the mystery. The characters make mistakes, the love interest is far from perfect and with every solution, two more problems crops up until the climax.

In short, A Million Suns was a fantastic read and if you've read Across the Universe, you have to pick up the sequel. If you haven't read Across the Universe I suggest that you give it a try.

(Review originally posted at Fictionally Inclined.)

I waited months and months for A Million Suns, and it was worth every agonizing second. I was blown away by the second installment in this series, and now I'm even more excited for the third (if that's possible). I am anxiously awaiting to find out things that were left up in the air in this one.

I love Revis's writing style. The “chapters” - I really think of them more as sections - vary in length. Sometimes, they are really short, but they always pack an incredibly powerful punch when this is the case. She really captures the voices well; I love getting a look inside Amy and Elder's heads.

Can I just take a moment to address how much I adore the development of Amy and Elder's romance/friendship? Not everything has to happen at the speed of light (read: in the first book of the series). I love some good build-up, and Amy and Elder do not disappoint. It makes them more believable, to me. This romantic element of the book is really great.

A Million Suns was fully of surprises; everything was not predictable. I really appreciate that quality in a book. There were two surprising twists in particular that I did not see coming. The plot itself was very fascinating, and it was an interesting way to propel a story. Watching Elder and how he managed the role of Eldest was something that made me understand Elder more as a character, which I enjoyed. I also like that Revis is not afraid to take leaps with her writing.

Quotes!
❝Love without choice isn't love at all.❞

^ Love love love this quote.

❝It's like tasting dessert before supper is served; it's only made me want more.❞

Goodreads says: Godspeed was once fueled by lies. Now it is ruled by chaos. It's been three months. In that time, Amy has learned to hide who she is. Elder is trying to be the leader he's always wanted to be. But as the ship gets more and more out of control, only one thing is certain: They have to get off the ship.


I really didn't go into details with the first book because I just felt to say anything at all would be a spoiler. Now I feel that I should go into more details as to why I love this series so much.

In the first book you are introduced to this new world where a team of about 100 people or so have been frozen and placed on a ship on their way to Centauri Earth. The ship is ran by a people who have been on the ship for generations and their sole purpose is to keep the ship functioning so that when they all land on this new Earth they can start a new society. One frozen is defrosted early and her name is Amy. Elder will inherit command of the ship once Eldest, the current commander, dies. Elder is infatuated with Amy. To Elder Amy is everything new and different. She is exotic and curious. The biggest thing about book one are the secrets that seem to unravel as the book progresses.

Book two is about even more secrets and although I enjoyed the first book a bit more than the second, I still felt this book did not disappoint. Amy is a bit selfish, self involved and a lot annoying. Elder is a great character and one that most people can relate to. He is young, trying to come to his own, trying to do the right thing and more importantly trying to do the best he can, always.

This book, as I mentioned before, is all about secrets. I don't think any of the secrets revealed were predictable and the plot definitely had you wondering at all times what was going to happen next. Another wonderful aspect to the first two books is that romance is not heavy. I really enjoyed this characteristic. It allows the reader to really focus on all the things going on on this ship without anymore complications. Don't get me wrong, you still find Elder and Amy trying to work out their feelings for one another but its not on the forefront.

Read this series! I'm so sad that I have to wait so long for the final installment!