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Unearthed eBook Amie Kaufman Meagan Spooner

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Unearthed eBook Amie Kaufman Meagan Spooner

I picked this book up on the promise of a poster at a bookshop. I said “i want to read that book!” Now i’ve read it i’m not so sure. (I didn’t realize at the the time that it was YA but this is not my first...) they say don’t judge a book by its cover!

I really never felt comfortable with the toggling viewpoints of the protagonists. There was way too much interior monologue (and too repetitive IMHO).

I was also not understanding the world for too long which made me constantly search for some grounding.

Finally the tech need for an energy source fell flat for me. The Earth has an infinite energy source in the sun, so unless that’s gone out there’s no need to search the galaxy for more (we’re switching to solar rapidly already!)

All in all I’d say the book is a bit of a clunker. Slow build up (with an unreasonable amount of repetition) combined with an unsatisfactory ending.


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Unearthed eBook Amie Kaufman Meagan Spooner Reviews

I bought this book upon the knowledge that I was attending a book signing by the two authors and I am so glad that I did so. Pure Sci-Fi stories do not usually rise to the top of my TBR, but this action-packed romp had delightful twists and turns. I cannot say I expected the ending or many of the obstacles in front of the two protagonists, but that’s what made it so enjoyable. The tests were fun, Mia and Jules were both well developed and great to read about, and the ending was entirely unexpected. Great job to both authors and I look forward to the next installment. This story was easy to visualize and I see why it was optioned for a movie before its release. I recommend this to anyone looking for a lightly humorous adventure in space with strong protagonists.
What an incredible book. So fast paced I couldn't put it down in about three hours I was breathless, shaking, and desperate for a sequel. I knew a twist was coming when there was so few pages left and so much that had to be resolved... but I didn't expect it to end like THAT.

I loved everything about this book. The characters were fabulous I was instantly connected both with Jules and Amelia, despite them being so different. While both started with somewhat selfish goals, they were shown to be more selfless than was shown on. They made me feel for them, and the plight of our planet Earth, which had declined so far.

The authors truly managed to create a compelling world. Using a catastrophe of such a massive scale to turn mankind's eyes away from the stars, to scorn curiosity and search only for short-term relief; that was insanely clever. We can see that Kaufman and Spooner have such a smart view of anthropology and archaeology, looking back on our own species as scientists. Weaving math into a new language was brilliant.

The logic tests were fun to follow, and I can see why many people have called this book Indiana Jones in space. I need a movie of this, and a sequel!
General thoughts

I really enjoyed the dystopian world built but Kaufman and Spooner. It is certainly something I could see happening to us in the not so distant future. I also really liked how we (the readers) are just thrown into the story and the details are all brought to light in such a way that there is no big info dump like sometimes happens in sci-fi stories. There is very little I didn't like, but the one thing that really bothered me was the ending. I don't mind cliffhangers, but this one made the story just seem ... unfinished?

More detailed thoughts

I love dual narration. I also love when the narrators make an effort to get the same accent when they are reading the same characters, just from a different POV. I also really like how seamlessly Kaufman's and Spooner's writing styles come together without a hitch. I think each author took a different POV, but I would be lying if I said I knew that for a fact just by reading/listening. I also really love how they make these younger characters believable in the situations they find themselves in. Some YA stories you just can't ever figure out HOW this character got into the position they find themselves in, but that isn't an issue here. At first, maybe, but you come to see how Jules and Mia find themselves on another planet, and the circumstances just make sense.

Jules and Mia ... I was able to relate to them both on some level, even though they are basically opposites. And even though from start to finish they only know each other a matter of days, they go through a lot together, which lends the blossoming romance an air of credibility. The whole trauma bringing people together thing is in full force in Unearthed. There were several instances where I was just nodding along, thinking, "Yeah, I'd probably do/say/think the same thing in their shoes."

But the ending ... Not that it was bad per se, it just seemed like it could have ended either a few pages earlier or another couple of pages could have wrapped it up. I am NOT going to even hint about what happens, just that I think we were told a bit too much right there at the end. It would have made more sense to me to leave us questioning a few more things. I mean, if you had paid attention at all, there were enough clues dropped that had things not been confirmed you probably would have guessed anyway, however the wondering 'what if' in the interim would have been fun. The theories and discussions we could have been having during the wait for book 2 are basically gone. And then it just ENDS.

Did I love this as much as I thought I would? Almost. Was I disappointed in the story? Not at all, just where they chose to end it. Will I snatch up book 2 whenever the time comes? You bet!
This was highly entertaining from beginning to end. I love the whole Tomb Raider aspect of the story. The characters were well developed as well except I didn't like the romance at all. It was so quick and even though I liked the characters I didn't sense really any chemistry between the two of them. I have felt that way in the last series by these two authors. The romances are like love at first sight and I just don't believe in that concept. The story and plot though was excellent. I felt like I was apart of the journey and I found myself trying to piece together the puzzles and mysteries. I thought the world building was really put together as well. I have been finding that I highly enjoy stories set in space because space is so endless and there are hundreds of possibilities. I would highly recommend this to any looking for and easy Sci-Fi read because it is quite easy to understand and tons of fun. Looking forward to seeing how this all wraps up!
I picked this book up on the promise of a poster at a bookshop. I said “i want to read that book!” Now i’ve read it i’m not so sure. (I didn’t realize at the the time that it was YA but this is not my first...) they say don’t judge a book by its cover!

I really never felt comfortable with the toggling viewpoints of the protagonists. There was way too much interior monologue (and too repetitive IMHO).

I was also not understanding the world for too long which made me constantly search for some grounding.

Finally the tech need for an energy source fell flat for me. The Earth has an infinite energy source in the sun, so unless that’s gone out there’s no need to search the galaxy for more (we’re switching to solar rapidly already!)

All in all I’d say the book is a bit of a clunker. Slow build up (with an unreasonable amount of repetition) combined with an unsatisfactory ending.