Truth of the Divine

Well, I grabbed this book hoping for more poppy first contact hijinks, but what I got was a deep dive into depression, trauma, and the descent of the US into fascism. So not exactly like the first book. It's good. Ellis is a good writer, and she builds complex characters with complex relationships. That said, it is a much harder read than I was anticipating, and ended up taking a lot more out of me than I intended to give. If you like aliens and hate fascism, it's still a good read, but if you're processing any lingering traumatic events or want something for the beach, maybe skip it.