What do you think?
Rate this book
Voiceless Duology #2
Expression
Adelaide Te Ngawai was twenty-two when Maunga Richards found her prison.
In Expression, discover what happened to Addy after the harrowing ending to Voiceless. Follow Addy’s brother Theo and her former nemesis Maunga as they plunge into an underground reality, not knowing whether they can find Addy—or what they will find if they can. Mind-bending and sensory, Expression assails the unknown without fear or regret.
How far will Theo go to save his sister?
In Expression, discover what happened to Addy after the harrowing ending to Voiceless. Follow Addy’s brother Theo and her former nemesis Maunga as they plunge into an underground reality, not knowing whether they can find Addy—or what they will find if they can. Mind-bending and sensory, Expression assails the unknown without fear or regret.
How far will Theo go to save his sister?
240 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2017
4 people are currently reading
26 people want to read
About the author
E.G. Wilson
4 books20 followersE.G. Wilson is a speculative fiction author whose releases include the YA SF Voiceless Duology. A natural morning lark, she writes her best in the early morning hours — for preference, well before dawn in front of a roaring fire.
Introduced to NaNoWriMo in 2012, she has completed the challenge every year since. She loves mountains, hates broad beans, and believes life is too short to wear matching socks.
Wilson lives in South Canterbury, New Zealand.
Introduced to NaNoWriMo in 2012, she has completed the challenge every year since. She loves mountains, hates broad beans, and believes life is too short to wear matching socks.
Wilson lives in South Canterbury, New Zealand.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
March 24, 2018
This is the follow-up to E.G. Wilson's Voiceless. If you haven't read the first novel please avoid reading this review because you'll regret it!
Adelaide is now twenty-two. She's been trapped in Caroline's testing program for six years now. Little does she know that her brother Theo and his wife Maunga have been setting up plans the whole time for a rescue mission to get Addy back.
Theo and Maunga have put together an entire team of people with different skills and assets ready to start the rescue at the drop of a hat. Addy had given her life to research in exchange for all the other Vox Pox victims to be cured. They can't stand the thought of her lifelong servitude of experimentation and having been waiting for just the right opportunity.
As soon as the rescue begins the team falls underneath all sorts of problems to overcome. Some are acceptable and others are unforgivable. Welcome to Addy's prison. Will she still be alive when they go in or will she be there at all?
This was a fantastic ending to this duology and I'm thankful I was given an opportunity to read and review them both! I highly recommend these two books!!
Given a copy of the book by NetGalley and the publisher for a fair and honest review.
Adelaide is now twenty-two. She's been trapped in Caroline's testing program for six years now. Little does she know that her brother Theo and his wife Maunga have been setting up plans the whole time for a rescue mission to get Addy back.
Theo and Maunga have put together an entire team of people with different skills and assets ready to start the rescue at the drop of a hat. Addy had given her life to research in exchange for all the other Vox Pox victims to be cured. They can't stand the thought of her lifelong servitude of experimentation and having been waiting for just the right opportunity.
As soon as the rescue begins the team falls underneath all sorts of problems to overcome. Some are acceptable and others are unforgivable. Welcome to Addy's prison. Will she still be alive when they go in or will she be there at all?
This was a fantastic ending to this duology and I'm thankful I was given an opportunity to read and review them both! I highly recommend these two books!!
Given a copy of the book by NetGalley and the publisher for a fair and honest review.
October 11, 2017
Five years ago, when Addy lost her voice, then selflessly traded her life for the freedom and cure of those afflicted with vox-pox, she had no idea the lengths her brother would go to rescue her. Expression, the stunning conclusion of the story, picks up with Theo and Muanga planning the final stages of a dangerous and unlikely rescue mission. Their plan, if successful, will take them deep into a top-secret testing facility, with more physical and psychological challenges than they can imagine. Can they rescue Addy in time, or is it too late?
This novel doesn’t waste any time dropping the reader into page-turning action. Each page pulls you in. From captivating characters, Mission Impossible style action, and rich world building, Expression keeps you on the edge of your seat. This novel, while markedly different than the first, delivers a satisfying conclusion to Addy’s story. A must read for those who love YA science fiction.
This novel doesn’t waste any time dropping the reader into page-turning action. Each page pulls you in. From captivating characters, Mission Impossible style action, and rich world building, Expression keeps you on the edge of your seat. This novel, while markedly different than the first, delivers a satisfying conclusion to Addy’s story. A must read for those who love YA science fiction.
September 21, 2020
I'm very bummed I can't put a half-star because technically, I'm rating it between 3.5 & 3.75. It was good, but there's something about it...
Still trying to get it into words so review to come.
*EDITED*
I received this copy in exchange for an honest review from Pikko’s House publishing. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you Pikko’s House!
It's not exactly how I imagined this story going, but I got to say, the time jump made a lot of sense. Instead of spending forever trying to show how time passed for Addy, we get Theo and Maunga's POV, years down the line, with the knowledge that they've been working at getting Addy free in all this time.
Maunga and Theo's relationship also made sense to me! I thought something would end up happening between them when they were the only two left behind with the knowledge of what Addy had given up, but it was much better to be shown their married life than to see them fumbling through falling in love. The stakes were that much higher for them.
Seeing Addy through their eyes was also great, because it showed the stark difference in who she used to be and who she had become. It showed the strength from an outsider's point of view, and it gave a sense of realness to how much she had changed. I think if we had gotten her POV in the novel, it would not have seemed as much as if she had gone through hell. Or it would have been too overdone. This was a good way to show her trauma without too much exposition.
Still, there was something about the novel that did not click with me as much as the first one did. Maybe it was because we were stuck in a building the entire time, or maybe it was just that the physical stakes did not seem as high until the very end. The fate of Caroline was also a little dissatisfying.
It was a good read, but not as good as I had hoped.
Still trying to get it into words so review to come.
*EDITED*
I received this copy in exchange for an honest review from Pikko’s House publishing. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you Pikko’s House!
It's not exactly how I imagined this story going, but I got to say, the time jump made a lot of sense. Instead of spending forever trying to show how time passed for Addy, we get Theo and Maunga's POV, years down the line, with the knowledge that they've been working at getting Addy free in all this time.
Maunga and Theo's relationship also made sense to me! I thought something would end up happening between them when they were the only two left behind with the knowledge of what Addy had given up, but it was much better to be shown their married life than to see them fumbling through falling in love. The stakes were that much higher for them.
Seeing Addy through their eyes was also great, because it showed the stark difference in who she used to be and who she had become. It showed the strength from an outsider's point of view, and it gave a sense of realness to how much she had changed. I think if we had gotten her POV in the novel, it would not have seemed as much as if she had gone through hell. Or it would have been too overdone. This was a good way to show her trauma without too much exposition.
Still, there was something about the novel that did not click with me as much as the first one did. Maybe it was because we were stuck in a building the entire time, or maybe it was just that the physical stakes did not seem as high until the very end. The fate of Caroline was also a little dissatisfying.
It was a good read, but not as good as I had hoped.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 4, 2017
Expression, the sequel to Voiceless, skips several years to deal with the long-term consequences of the sacrifice that Adelaide made at the end of the first book. As her brother Theo and her once-nemesis Maunga gear up to save Addy from the experiments, conducted by the Breach, we are taken into the heads of two characters that stand far apart from noble and selfless Addy. Wilson shifts quite gracefully from hopeful and idealistic Addy to angry and determined Theo, changing from a journey into a virtual reality to a rescue operation in a dark, unstable, Escherian underground facility.
What I failed to praise about Voiceless was its scope. The voice-stealing plague affected only a single country and even then the death toll was not staggering. The book was more of an exploration of power abuse, the ramifications of being attacked by those above you, and the immense strength one needs to keep going after losing an enormous part of themselves. A smartly chosen topic, eschewing the typical “the world is at stake” sentiments, delving into the personal issues of a lone wolf hero instead.
Expression is all about the horrible things that a hero like that may face and the consequences that stem from these trials. Theo and Maunga locate Addy quite easily, having had many years to prepare their rescue mission. Getting her out and acclimated to the real world, though, proves to be surprisingly challenging. Wilson cleverly dedicates the last 10-15 percent of the book to the hardships of battling Addy’s PTSD and helping her settle back into normal life. The selfless wide-eyed teen, in the time that passed between the books, has turned into a grizzled survivalist, ready to claw her way out of any situation when she’s alone but completely broken emotionally.
E.G. mostly avoids writing the rescue effort as some sort of mind-screw adventure in a dangerous complex, leaving just a couple of action sequences in the story, opting instead for confrontational dialogues and introspective narration.
Expression improves on the topics raised by Voiceless and puts a satisfying end to the adventures of Addy, Theo, and Maunga, making for a successfully entertaining duology steeped in the culture of New Zealand.
What I failed to praise about Voiceless was its scope. The voice-stealing plague affected only a single country and even then the death toll was not staggering. The book was more of an exploration of power abuse, the ramifications of being attacked by those above you, and the immense strength one needs to keep going after losing an enormous part of themselves. A smartly chosen topic, eschewing the typical “the world is at stake” sentiments, delving into the personal issues of a lone wolf hero instead.
Expression is all about the horrible things that a hero like that may face and the consequences that stem from these trials. Theo and Maunga locate Addy quite easily, having had many years to prepare their rescue mission. Getting her out and acclimated to the real world, though, proves to be surprisingly challenging. Wilson cleverly dedicates the last 10-15 percent of the book to the hardships of battling Addy’s PTSD and helping her settle back into normal life. The selfless wide-eyed teen, in the time that passed between the books, has turned into a grizzled survivalist, ready to claw her way out of any situation when she’s alone but completely broken emotionally.
E.G. mostly avoids writing the rescue effort as some sort of mind-screw adventure in a dangerous complex, leaving just a couple of action sequences in the story, opting instead for confrontational dialogues and introspective narration.
Expression improves on the topics raised by Voiceless and puts a satisfying end to the adventures of Addy, Theo, and Maunga, making for a successfully entertaining duology steeped in the culture of New Zealand.
February 15, 2018
The review is originally published at my blog: https://bookishpuffcorn.wordpress.com...
Expression by E.G. Wilson is the second book in the Voiceless trilogy. I had the opportunity to review the first book (read my review here). I advise to first read Voiceless because this may contain spoilers.
It follows the story of Adelaide aka Addy who gave herself up to Caroline of Breach Industries in exchange for Vox Pox cures. The story is focused on Maunga and Theo’s, who are unbelievably married (Yes, I was shocked too), mission in saving and taking Addy back home. It is set about 6 or 7 years later.
The book was nicely written. It was fast-paced and action packed that will surely keep you from getting bored. The action won’t start after a few chapters but the first part is interesting. It showed what’s been happening to the other characters for the past years and it’s quite interesting.
I see Theo on the book cover and it seems that he and Maunga are the 2nd books, MCs. It’s great because there was a change of perspective. It focuses and shows another side of the story. I also felt uneasy at first when I found out that Maunga and Theo got married. Like, wait what? You marry the person who got your sister infected with a disease that took her voice away? But then, I got to see a closer look to what they have and it’s lovely. They’re so adorable and I got the feeling that they’re made for each other. Their love story may be a little odd because of everything that happened but they really are cute. I fell in love with the two of them and I’m now a shipper!
Wilson did a great job once again. I enjoyed reading it. It once again showcased the advancement of technology. It was like I was in a secret mission. Maybe even better, a rescue mission for Addy. It was an exciting read and it surely kept me at the age of my seat.
More revelations and surprises are served. However, I wasn’t that impressed when they get to finally meet Addy. Though it’s a little understandable since she’s traumatized. It’s just that it seems a little bit too early for them to finally find her. (Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad they found each other already) I was just really looking and expecting for more.
I can say that the Voiceless duology exceeded my expectations and I recommend it to fans of YA and Scifi. Overall, I rate Expression, 4 out of 5 stars.
*** I have received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Expression by E.G. Wilson is the second book in the Voiceless trilogy. I had the opportunity to review the first book (read my review here). I advise to first read Voiceless because this may contain spoilers.
It follows the story of Adelaide aka Addy who gave herself up to Caroline of Breach Industries in exchange for Vox Pox cures. The story is focused on Maunga and Theo’s, who are unbelievably married (Yes, I was shocked too), mission in saving and taking Addy back home. It is set about 6 or 7 years later.
The book was nicely written. It was fast-paced and action packed that will surely keep you from getting bored. The action won’t start after a few chapters but the first part is interesting. It showed what’s been happening to the other characters for the past years and it’s quite interesting.
I see Theo on the book cover and it seems that he and Maunga are the 2nd books, MCs. It’s great because there was a change of perspective. It focuses and shows another side of the story. I also felt uneasy at first when I found out that Maunga and Theo got married. Like, wait what? You marry the person who got your sister infected with a disease that took her voice away? But then, I got to see a closer look to what they have and it’s lovely. They’re so adorable and I got the feeling that they’re made for each other. Their love story may be a little odd because of everything that happened but they really are cute. I fell in love with the two of them and I’m now a shipper!
Wilson did a great job once again. I enjoyed reading it. It once again showcased the advancement of technology. It was like I was in a secret mission. Maybe even better, a rescue mission for Addy. It was an exciting read and it surely kept me at the age of my seat.
More revelations and surprises are served. However, I wasn’t that impressed when they get to finally meet Addy. Though it’s a little understandable since she’s traumatized. It’s just that it seems a little bit too early for them to finally find her. (Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad they found each other already) I was just really looking and expecting for more.
I can say that the Voiceless duology exceeded my expectations and I recommend it to fans of YA and Scifi. Overall, I rate Expression, 4 out of 5 stars.
*** I have received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 4, 2017
I received an ARC through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review
This is the second book in the duology. I first read Voiceless, also received through Netgalley, and I enjoyed it a lot. So I was excited to receive the second one, because I wanted to know what happened next.
Expression starts 7 years after Voiceless. Theo, the brother, and Maunga are married now. They learned about what happened to Addy and they are getting her out. The thing is: how will they get her out? And which threat does Caroline pose to the operation?
Though the book was ok and I enjoyed being back in New Zealnd, I found that Voiceless appealed to me more. Expression just fell a bit flat. Especially the end. There is not really one, and I'm left with a lot of questions.
This is the second book in the duology. I first read Voiceless, also received through Netgalley, and I enjoyed it a lot. So I was excited to receive the second one, because I wanted to know what happened next.
Expression starts 7 years after Voiceless. Theo, the brother, and Maunga are married now. They learned about what happened to Addy and they are getting her out. The thing is: how will they get her out? And which threat does Caroline pose to the operation?
Though the book was ok and I enjoyed being back in New Zealnd, I found that Voiceless appealed to me more. Expression just fell a bit flat. Especially the end. There is not really one, and I'm left with a lot of questions.
April 8, 2018
I was really excited to read this after having read and absolutely loved Voiceless! I didn't love this one half as much in the end, sadly, but it was still a pretty awesome read. I just found Addy's escape to be a little TOO mind-bending at times. I like to be able to visualise what's going on and some of the parts where the floor was dropping away and reforming and leaving gaps and ESPECIALLY the bit with the peninsulas just weren't described quite enough, meaning I couldn't fully "see" what precisely was happening, and for me that was a little frustrating, haha.
October 14, 2017
I am so glad that E.G. Wilson went on and published another book that resolves the situation Addy found herself in at the end of Voiceless. I enjoyed the twist featuring Addy's brother and Maunga. There were some really strong, realistic and positive ideas about relationships expressed in the book. The psychological twists were again evident. There were also some surprises in store for the characters. Thoroughly enjoyed this duology.
October 23, 2017
Such a great follow up to Voiceless. I devoured this book in a day!
January 11, 2018
Enjoyable
This two part series was very satisfying. Though I'm not sure what the word keet means. I suppose a sub for profanity. But I looked forward to this nightly.
This two part series was very satisfying. Though I'm not sure what the word keet means. I suppose a sub for profanity. But I looked forward to this nightly.
January 2, 2018
I recieved a copy from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
I wanted to read this book because I also had recieved a copy of Voiceless and enjoyed it a lot. I really liked hearing from Theo and Maunga's perspective, although I did miss Addy and her personality. It took me a while to get on board with the whole Theo and Maunga relationship but I really like how they complement each other and I grew to like the pairing in the end. I also think that it is really cool that Maunga went into the psychology field and specialized in PTSD, which made her uniquely qualified to help Addy. This was a great, action packed sequel that I definitely would recommend!
I wanted to read this book because I also had recieved a copy of Voiceless and enjoyed it a lot. I really liked hearing from Theo and Maunga's perspective, although I did miss Addy and her personality. It took me a while to get on board with the whole Theo and Maunga relationship but I really like how they complement each other and I grew to like the pairing in the end. I also think that it is really cool that Maunga went into the psychology field and specialized in PTSD, which made her uniquely qualified to help Addy. This was a great, action packed sequel that I definitely would recommend!
February 26, 2018
After I read "Voiceless" by E. G. Wilson, I looked forward to reading "Expression," the second installment of the series. However, I did not enjoy it as much as I had hoped. I felt that not enough happened given the length of the book, and I would have rather seen this story from Addy's point of view in addition to Theo and Maunga's. I also felt the ending seemed anticlimactic.
The writing itself is solid, and I don't remember coming across any typos. Props for good editing!
I think this series will appeal more to fans of YA fiction and readers who enjoy The Matrix-style futuristic fiction.
I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The writing itself is solid, and I don't remember coming across any typos. Props for good editing!
I think this series will appeal more to fans of YA fiction and readers who enjoy The Matrix-style futuristic fiction.
I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews