A review by hermusings
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff

adventurous funny reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

The formatting was fun and visually stimulating. However, the story dragged on for longer than I would have liked and I had a hard time reading this subject matter at some points. 
You could tell a twist was going to occur but I did not expect it to be
Ezra’s mom is Biotech
.
Overall, I think this would be a great read for middle grade readers or those who enjoy a conspiratorial sci-fi read.