The Lines Between Our Stars: A Young Adult Science Fantasy

The Summer Triangle Trilogy #1

by Lyndi Allison

When a dragon-snake slithers into the lab where fifteen-year-old Jas volunteers, he and his artsy rival, Gloria, teleport to an exoplanet to rescue the life form’s son. Now, the Interplanetary Space Agency is determined to stop them.

With water scarce and few comforts of home, the teens find themselves up against a formidable foe. They’ll have to overcome obstacles together or be stranded on this dusty planet light-years from Earth.

Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult

Kindle Edition

Published March 31, 2021

About the author

As a tween, Lyndi walked miles to borrow books from the bookmobile and found quiet places to read them. Now she writes stories for young readers and helps other writers with their writing projects.

A retired high school teacher, mother of three adult children, and community youth volunteer, Lyndi moved with her husband to Panama where she hosts writing workshops, tours and retreats in nature and at Tranquilo Retreat. Often ideas come to her as she walks the beach and hikes in the mountains.

While stargazing around a campfire, many children and teens shared the grief they carried. Lyndi was struck by how challenging it is to help youth who grieve and was inspired to write the Summer Triangle Trilogy.

Reviews

[Ricardo Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

First book of "The summer triangle Trilogy" where the main characters of this YA Sci-fi story are presented and, for the first time, got into troubles.

This story is about Jason and Gloria, two 15 years old students, one of them a total geek and science expert, the other is a dreamer and stories writer. When a snake-alien enters in the lab Jason is working on his school project, these two teenagers embark on an adventure to another planet to save the child of this Alien.

Quick and fun and entertaining reading this Sci-fi novel. The relationship between both main characters get you hooked from the beginning and after finishing the book (with the corresponding surprise cliffhanger) you simply will want to open Book 2 to keep reading the adventures of these two guys! That is exactly what I am doing right now! Let's go onto Book 2!

[Caron Pescatore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable YA Sci-Fi

I'm not a big Sci-Fi fan, but the storyline of this book intrigued me, so I decided to give it a try. I'm a big lover of middle-grade and YA books. This book targets 13-18-year-olds, but IMO kids even younger, 12, maybe 11, could read and enjoy it. It's clean and appropriate!

Jas and Gloria are fantastic main characters, each carrying the burden of losing a loved one. Jas is very logical—a math and science geek, while Gloria is the artsy type with her head in the clouds. And no, I don't mean she's dumb, or ditzy, or spacey, or anything like that when I say she has her head in the clouds—quite the contrary. The point is that Jas and Gloria are complete opposites, and their personalities complement each other beautifully.

In this first book in the trilogy, Jas and Gloria make contact with an alien life form who enlists their help in saving her son from another planet. The story is set in futuristic times, and Jas has an apprenticeship of sorts with Gloria's mom, a scientist.

The majority of the story takes place on Rhea, the planet where Jas and Gloria travel to fulfill their rescue mission. I liked how the POVs flipped between the characters, each getting their own chapter, so there was no confusion. I confess I was disappointed that the story ended in a cliffhanger. That is not to say that this tale isn't finished. It is—mission complete. But after this adventure, Jas and Gloria appear to have plunged directly into another one!😨😰 I'm the impatient type who can't stand to wait for the next book in the sequel! 😩😩😭😳😳 Luckily, the following two books in this trilogy are ready and available. So I can dive right in! Enjoy!

[Rae Knightly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author weaves an interesting mix of science-fiction with poetic language in this captivating first book of The Summer Triangle Trilogy. The scientific aspects related to planet-hopping are extremely well developed - without the technical language weighing down on the exciting narrative - while inner monologues and descriptions of alien lands are painted into the reader's mind with an almost spiritual touch. Isn't that the kind of experience we all yearn for when we look at the stars and imagine distant planets? The tension builds near the end of the story and the cliffhanger begs you to dive right into book 2. I recommend this for 14 to 16-year-olds. This is a quick read for YA, meaning that upper middle-graders will enjoy this, too.

[Olumayowa-Kareem Gloria · Rating 3 out of 5]

The lines between our stars is a science fiction. A great book for teenagers, young adults scientist, those that enjoy space fiction. I love it, though not a scientist but because one of the main characters, bears my name. I love being inquisitive, that's what keep Jas and Gloria going.
The suspense, the actions and the activities is entertaining and educative.
Can't stop reading and reading again.

[Charles James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lyndi Allison's "The Lines Between Our Stars" is a fun and easy young adult science fiction story and the first in a trilogy. In general I think it's accessible for about grade 5/age 10 and up, probably most enjoyable for kids about twelve and into their early teens and yet still a lot of fun for older readers in search of engaging science fiction without vulgarity and violence. If you like A Wrinkle in Time, or the recent Lost in Space reboot, this book is worth checking out.

The general premise is that a pair of 15 year old protagonists are teleported to another planet and help an alien dragon-snake creature find and rescue her child, while on a dystopian Earth a mother fights to find a way to bring them home. There's good tension/rivalry between the young protagonists, one is more a science nerd, the other more artsy, and that allows for a certain level of teenaged angst, but balances that well with a steadily advancing plot. The book does a good job with some tense moments that kept me from putting it down.

Although it is a "book 1" I felt it came to a satisfying conclusion, even though not every problem was solved. Lots of books struggle to find this balance. ​

For parents:
There is reference to a SIDS-like event (off-screen). One character struggles with the loss/absence of a parent. And there is a hostage-like situation and a character is shot, although the books is not what I would consider violent.

I would also note that the author states 20% of book sales will be donated to children's education.

[Mystic Neptune · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book started out intense and kept going. I read the entire thing in one sitting and can count on one hand the number of times the action paused - mostly so Jas and Gloria could sleep.

Highly recommend for boys AND girls who like Sci-Fi. Middle grade sci-fi is harder to come by and this is straight up excellent.

This book is not only a straight up edge of your seat adventure barreling through time and space, with family shouting matches, secret aliens, fighting against time, facing your fears constantly, gun fights and more - it's also an emotional sucker punch.

By the time things slow down to build character development, the teenagers backstories are heart wrenching. Gloria really comes a long way over the course of the book and she has hard won character growth... Jason has a truly heartbreaking back story that I was NOT READY to read through. I am a new mom. I almost put the book down. I'm glad I didn't, because it ends on the best kinda cliff hanger.

I gave it a 4 out of 5 because the beginning was a great "in the action and you are along for the ride" start, but I was still lost 3 chapters in and confused. I think the way Jason sounded in his head made me think more was going on than what was obviously going on, but it was just what was obviously going on. Also needed some editing.

Trigger warnings:
-Sids description
-Standard sci-fi swear wordsl, but also a lot of "oh Cr*p". (Gloria has the best literary based profanities. I love her.)
-Ends on an awesome cliff hanger.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This science fiction novel is a great read for young adults (and even those of us "young at heart") that enjoy space fiction and futurism. I was engaged from the start, because while I knew the two teenagers (main characters, Jas and Gloria) were going to get into some kind of trouble, I was curious to see what the next "trouble" would be (and the next...) that was waiting ahead. There was plenty of activity and action to keep me entertained and turning the pages. I was not disappointed with the creativity and imagination from the author. I was fascinated by the detail. I was reading the book on my tablet and wished for pictures, but I then simply let myself create the scenes in my own way. It was easy to do, because the writer was very thorough and descriptive. I also enjoyed learning about the characters over time, little by little, which kept me turning the pages quickly. The only disappointing thing (and this is a good disappointment) is that halfway (or so) through the book I remembered the title had "Trilogy, #1" in it. Then I knew that while there most likely would be a somewhat satisfying ending, it was also not completely wrapped up (no spoilers) to my liking for a conclusion. This only means that I now need to read #2 and 3 (once written) to see how Jas, Gloria and their family members figure more things out. I highly recommend this to young readers (age ten and up) and older adults when searching for an entertaining science fiction novel.

[Douglas Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a dreamlike quality to the author's writing that, when combined with the many hard science elements, creates an atmosphere verging on magical realism. Fantastic events occur almost in passing, propelling the story forward before you realize what has happened. It can be a bit disorienting, but I suspect that is the point. The protagonists are in uncharted territory, literally and figuratively. Capturing the feel of a story you are telling in the very texture of the prose in which you tell it is a difficult task. Many aspire but few pull it off. Kudos to the author for being in the latter camp.

It might take a few pages to sync up with the author's groove, but put in the effort. You will be rewarded with a rare reading experience. Even better: this is the first of a trilogy!

[Graye · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing.

I think it deserves every one of those five stars up there ^ at the top. I am an avid reader and really enjoyed this one. It really caught my attention and I didn't stop reading until I was done. It didn't have much violence in it, mostly suspense. If you are looking for an interesting, non-cliched book, I would recommend this. I think it should be for ages 10+ because it wasn't really scary, just suspenseful and the only thing that makes it for older ages is its length. I hope that if you decide to read it you enjoy it as much as I did.

[Samantha Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

This took me some time to read. But it was amazing, and the cover is beautiful! Jas is such an interesting character, and the story did not have me bored at all! Gloria is such an interesting character in the story as well. Both of them together had to go against so much in the book. Going through so much so they can get home, and not be marooned. If someone likes a sci fi novel, then this is the book for you. I highly recommend it for sure!

[Maya Miernik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great immersive sci fi

I loved the development of the characters and the setting. It is futuristic but at the same time relatable. I can’t wait to read book 2!

[S.A.McClelland S.A.McClelland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stars

Oh my. What a well thought out book. It kept me turning the pages until the bitter end. Highly recommend it to others.

[T. Atkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Line Between Our Stars is set in the future, where hoverboards and flying cars are modes of transportation, and Big Brother is always watching. And although there is technology to explore other planets, they have yet to utilize it, or so we think.
The Lines Between Our Stars follows the story, told from three different perspectives, of Jason and Gloria as they are swept away to the planet Rhea on a mission to save the snake-dragon-like alien Draca’s son. As we take this journey, Allison’s visual description of the planet Rhea allows the reader to imagine the dusty, barren world, as we ache along with the characters for a swift rescue so they can quickly return to the safety of their planet Earth. Allison’s use of prose is both creative and distinctive to her unique writing style and immediately draws the reader in.
Although I found The Line Between Our Stars to be an enjoyable, engaging, quick read, I would have liked for the first meeting between Jason, Gloria, and Draca to have been fleshed out a bit more. I wanted to know what emotions they experienced, if any, upon meeting an alien for the first time.
But other than craving a bit more details in a few scenes, I was able to connect instantly with the characters and have already purchased the second book in the series, The Bridges Between Us.

[Valinora Troy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable YA Sci-Fi adventure
This is a fast-paced story written in the first person and told through three people’s perspective, 15 year-olds Jason and Gloria, and Gloria’s mother, Dr North. Jason and Gloria, who start off rubbing each other up the wrong way, grow close in a lightly touched upon romance. Dr North’s plot thread adds tension and excitement to the story, as she endeavours to repair equipment under scrutiny from the hostile Rexdale.
The author writes well and the story is imaginative. I liked the different interests both characters had, and how both were dealing with family tragedies. I struggled a little with some of the character motivations, however, as I didn’t find the reasons given convincing. The discoveries the teens make on the planet are interesting, suggesting a more complex plot than the apparent rescue mission. This is the first book in a trilogy, and the full story will no doubt unfold over the three books but I wish the author had shared a little bit more of the overall plot so I would be more invested in the world and the characters.
Overall entertaining, and those who like YA Sci-Fi are sure to enjoy it and want to read on.

[Russ J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lines Between Our Starts is a great science fiction adventure story set in the year 2055. The world has drastically changed and the government is tracking the move of every person. The book centers around Jason or Jas and his friend Gloria. Through the use of technology, Jason becomes the first person to have contact with an advanced alien being named Draca. She seeks his help in finding her child who’s on a faraway planet. Jason convinces Gloria to join him and they are subsequently teleported to an amazing planted called Rhea. What follows is their quest to find and rescue Draca’s child.
This book has plenty of unexpected twists and turns. It has an exciting storyline with relatable characters that are well developed. It offers an intimate and straight forward view into the lives of two teens that is completely believable. The tension and dialogue between Jason and Gloria really stood out as exemplary. The author used superb visual descriptions that created a picture in my mind. The ending was done well and I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

[D. Heyman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun futuristic YA adventure with dystopian overtones

The lines between our stars is a nice opener to what has the potential to be a huge YA space drama (opera doesn't quite feel right here). In general I enjoyed the book, the pacing and the characters were well presented and the story had a good flow to it, even though it was on the surface mostly about getting from a to b and back again. I like that it built up quite a dystopian setting for the world, where technology is being held back for some unknown reason, but the protagonists don't quite seem to get that, which felt very in character.

My only criticism is sometimes things were just far too clean for the sake of the plot. An item conveniently breaking after being used, for example, and I wasn't overly keen on dragon-snake being used as an unarticled noun, but that's possibly just me!

[S.S. Saywack · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s nothing better on a dreary, wet Saturday than a good book. And this is an excellent one on any day of the week, dreary, wet or not. The Line Between Our Stars is an engaging and thoroughly entertaining sci-Fi book. The main characters are likeable teenagers and the storyline flows along at a pace as the ‘kids’ head off on a mission of mercy. I loved how the back story was interwoven in the main one, and the constant reference to Greek mythology I found entertaining. The author has been very inventive and taken a simple ‘go and rescue someone’ plot and made it into a book that I found difficult to put down. There are lots to recommend this book and those were some of the highlights for me.

[Nooh Alavi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This science fiction novel, set in the future, revolves around the young protagonists Jason (also known as Jas) and his tutor's daughter Gloria, who travel to a Rhea, faraway planet to rescue an alien creature's child, but soon find themselves stranded on its barren surface! It's a fun and engaging story, ravelled with twists and turns around every corner. You can feel the emotions of the two teenagers while they desperately try and survive Rhea's unforgiving environment. I would rate it five stars, and would highly recommend to younger and older readers alike, definitely a must read for all sci-fi fans. I can't wait for the other books in the trilogy!

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[B. Crowhurst · Rating 4 out of 5]

A greatly imaginative story. For any young adult sci-fi lovers out there, this is a real treat. The storyline was engaging and I became totally emersed in the world Lyndi Allison had created. The relationships between the characters brought a wonderfully 'human' element to the story. It took me a while to get my head around all the sci-fi terminology and jargon but once I did I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[Ermelinda Makkimane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant YA Sci-fi space adventure

I was reading two other books and spotted this one on my Kindle shelf. I decided to read a few pages before heading back to my books but that was not to happen. I was hooked!

This book has it all, sullen teenagers, parental issues, poetry, Shakespeare (one play mostly), Sci-fi fantasy, space travel, myth... It's a reader's paradise. Recommended!

PS I am sure there's a sequel.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A binge worthy adventure

Jas and Gloria's story had me hooked from page one and ended on such a tantalizing cliffhanger that I need to know what happens next. Filled with sci-fi tech, space travel, adventure, and a bit of slow burn romance, this book is perfect for a binge read session. Clear your day because once you start, you're not going to want to stop.

[Cathy Lynn Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Science Fiction story takes us on a fun and suspenseful journey. The characters are extremely realistic and great dialogue moves the story along nicely. The reader is immediately transported to new world from the first page. Highly recommended, especially for teens and young adults.

[Barbara Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Science fiction, space travel, unfamiliar landscapes and an unusual quest - Jas and Gloria tackle their challenges with few resources but a load of determination. I don't typically read science fiction but Lyndi Allison's teen characters and the world they move through made it a fast and fun read.

[Robert Appleton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two human teenagers must teleport to a distant planet in order to rescue the son of an alien life-form in this enjoyable YA sci-fi novella. Jason, a science nerd, and Gloria, obsessed with art and astronomy, reluctantly agree to help a mysterious dragon-snake that materializes one day in Gloria’s mother’s lab at a renowned observatory. The creature is somehow capable of interstellar travel, but is unable to free its offspring from captivity on Rhea, a planet in the Vegan system.

Jason and Gloria have a tetchy relationship that hints at an unspoken attraction. They’re opposites on the surface, but gradually discover they have more in common than they realized, not least in how they’ve coped with family tragedies. Their adventure on Rhea throws up several unexpected twists. Meanwhile, Gloria’s mother, Dr North, works hard to figure out what the two youngsters are up to, and to keep their highly illegal teleportation a secret from the authorities.

Lyndi Allison’s creative stream-of-consciousness style is both the book’s greatest strength and its biggest weakness. She weaves in rhyming poetry, Shakespearean quotes and Greek mythology to illustrate how Gloria’s literary mind works. It’s effective, and I think it adds a lot of personality to the story. On the other hand, the kids’ first-person narration is uneven. There’s a tendency toward flippancy, especially in the early chapters when Draca first appears, that undermines the stakes of the quest and what a big deal the teleportation they undertake actually is. The story does have more weight as it progresses, in large part due to Dr North and her more grounded reaction to what’s happening.

The Lines Between Our Stars is full of imaginative flourishes. A lot of the sci-fi concepts and the character work reminded me of the recent Lost in Space remake on Netflix. Gloria and Jason are a likeable pair; they both grow over the course of the story. I’m not a hundred percent sure what the malevolent entity was they had to outwit, but it created some icky, nightmarish perils. Problem-solving is handled quite well, despite some contrivances; all in all, for YA sci-fi, it’s a pretty good effort on that front.

I like the quirky blend of science and artistic musing here. Both appeal to me, and seeing them interact is my favorite thing about The Lines Between Our Stars. It’s a fun start to what promises to be an entertaining odyssey.

[T.J.J. Klamvik · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I do not typically read young adult literature, nor am I the intended audience, I found myself enjoying this novel and appreciating how delicately crafted it is to fit its target readers. Indeed, the novel feels like it was written for teenagers, and this comes through in every aspect, from the jargon to the references to high school science and literature, to the way the main characters reflect on their families and their own friendships.

The biggest theme is probably grief and handling loss, but nestled within this adventure are also notes on what it means to be family, how to be a good friend, and even hints of a little romance. In this way, the novel feels professional and top-class, and the narrative ties together masterfully.

However, in other ways, it falls a little bit flat. While first-person present is not always the easiest perspective to work with, there is an overreliance on dialogue within the novel. While this is typically something I love, and in my mind is the sign of an expert writer, considering the technobabble that is necessary for any good sci-fi, it is sometimes exceptionally difficult to follow along. The novel does a lot of showing, and very little telling, and I found myself scratching my head, wondering what I'd missed several times throughout the book, being forced to go back to notice how I skipped one line of dialogue that was a vital piece to the puzzle. In this sense, I wish the descriptions could have been expanded upon, if only to give readers a second chance to catch up in case they missed something important.

Finally, it should be mentioned that while this book is not by any means littered with errors, I did find a couple of missing words. Of course, some of these I imagine were intentional (the main characters leave out the article in front of some nouns and sometimes they just speak in slang in general), but it nevertheless added to my confusion.

All in all, this is a great read for young adults looking for some sci-fi. It is a comfortable read and does not overstay its welcome.

[Aaron Goodall · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Lines Between Our Stars by Lyndi Allison is a very interesting YA sci-fi that sets up what to me seems like a promising and engaging series.

There is a great sort of tension between Jas and Gloria. It has clearly been brewing for a while before the book’s story begins and by the time we meet them it is evident that they have a mutual respect amongst their rivalry. They nit-pick and argue constantly, which feels like an organic part of their character as they are forced to work together in their mission with Draca. The different perspectives were well done, leaving each character at interesting points and revisiting them often enough so I didn’t forget what was happening amongst the overall plot.

I don’t read a lot of sci-fi, but something I really enjoyed in this book was the very liberal use of terminology used in Allison’s futuristic world. The way the characters reference and address the AI technology and talk about certain parts of their vehicles and items just adds to the general feel of a space adventure. I’m not sure if these are true terms used in the field or part of Allison’s imagination, but it was a joy to read about them and learn what they mean. I have encountered this previously in Andy Weir’s The Martian and it was great to see it here too.

This is a great read for YA and for adults who want something straightforward and fun. It is pitched at just the right level if you just want to lose yourself in a story for an afternoon. I’m excited to see what the next instalment has in store.

[sonicsquirtgun · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Line Between our Stars is an easy to sink into YA sci-fi adventure. The story wastes no time getting going and doesn't stop until the end (and, quite frankly, doesn't stop at the end, either!)

The two main characters, Jas and Gloria, aren't enemies by any means, but start off at odds with one another. Their personalities are very different, and this causes them to take different approaches to conflict. What's great is, the POV switches between both, so you see often get to see one's take or opinion followed by the other's perspective in the following chapter. It's a good way of painting the world in shades of gray rather than black and white. The two of them, as you would expect, have to rely on each other in order to help save the child of an alien being on another planet, while also protecting themselves in a foreign, hostile world. The way that they grow together is rewarding as a reader, and I want very much to continue this story.

The only advice I would give is to just accept some of the early story events as they happen. Draca, for me, seemed to literally come out of nowhere and I wasn't really prepared for this otherwise normal, albeit advanced, world having such an unusual creature. I have a tendency to try and "justify" too much in sci-fi, and that's not what this is about—it's a fantastic character-driven story that you need to just relax and sink into. And it's a great length! You can easily devour it in just a couple of sittings! I'm excited to read the next books!

[Dee Osah · Rating 4 out of 5]

At Kaspi Observatory, while dodging Interplanetary Space Agency officers, Jas, a geeky teen with a hoverboard sends messages to outer space, and an alien green misty snake with a brown dragon head shows up on Earth in response to those messages of “love.” Enter Gloria, the artsy girl (who happens to be daughter of genius mom mentor scientist) as a space travel buddy/future love interest and it’s a wild ride from start to finish.
I loved many parts of this book. Jas and Gloria hold their own as main characters, and their friendship chemistry is sweet, even if they are total opposites. Though young, they are beautifully written and well beyond their years, and their shared griefs give this story a nice emotional kick. Even the dragon-snake has deep thoughts which leads Jas to reflect on how “People spend too much time decorating their carbon units and put too little effort into developing their brains.”
My one gripe with this book was the way it ended, even though the end sets it up nicely for the next adventure. It’s a trilogy, but I was expecting at least some form of reward for the wonderful journey of courage our two heroes just went through. That aside, the writing is on point with rich descriptions, fantastical sciency prose and worthy life lessons for teens—and adults—of all ages.

[Kindle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging and Vivid

I borrowed The Lines Between Our Stars on Kindle Unlimited and found it to be an enjoyable and engaging read. I appreciated the mix of science fiction and fantasy, which created a unique and imaginative storyline. I was drawn into the adventure of Jas and Gloria, two teens navigating the challenges of an exoplanet while facing personal struggles and a race against time. I liked how their dynamic as rivals turned into a partnership, making their growth as characters both relatable and rewarding.

I found the world-building to be vivid, with the descriptions of the alien landscapes sparking my imagination. I enjoyed the tension and obstacles the characters faced, which kept the story moving at a fast pace. I also appreciated the balance between action, emotion, and the overarching mystery. The stakes felt high, and it made me eager to see how everything would unfold.

I liked that the book touched on deeper themes, such as grief and resilience, without losing its sense of adventure. I found Gloria’s artistic flair and Jas’s determination to be endearing traits that added depth to their personalities. I enjoyed the conclusion, even though it left some threads unresolved, setting the stage for the next installment.

Overall, I appreciated the creativity and effort in this well-crafted YA sci-fi adventure. I’m looking forward to Book 2

[Leslie Salamander · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a fan of Sci-fi that includes communicating with other lifeforms then this novel may just be right up your alley. I enjoyed the multiple perspectives and the fact that it was written in present tense. This allowed me to feel more connected with the emotions the characters were displaying as they happened. The overall story was told at a quick pace and with a sense of urgency that makes me eager to read the next two installments in this trilogy. Typically, when there is a story with multiple perspectives, it can be hard to grow an emotional attachment when there isn’t a lot of time spent with each character, but the author does a good job of making you feel an attachment to the characters in a short amount of time. This is due in part to the descriptions in the text not being overly long or unnecessary. This is true even when describing things unique to this specific world, such as the uWatches. I appreciate the brevity in the explanation. The author seems to have a grasp on what they are trying to do and what they are trying to convey. I look forward to seeing how they continue this story in future installments and am hoping that the overall plot is further developed in the second book, whereas this first book seemed more focused on building the characters.