Classic ‘smart kids save the day’ adventure with tons of fun sci-fi action. We don’t learn until Chapter Five that this story takes place five hundred years in the future. Up till then, I was guessing two hundred.

I loved the future outer space setting. It makes sense that humans would leave Earth to live in outer space. The concept of humans creating whole new solar systems to colonize is realistic, considering our rising population numbers.

The narrative switches between Kyler and Fig’s perspectives. I love the dynamic between these two. They both have very different lives with different struggles, but when they worked together using both of their strengths, they made an incredible team.

I couldn’t help but side with Kyler on his family, though. It’s unfair for him to get into trouble for defending himself against his bigger brothers. His parents seem entirely unaware that his brothers put him in headlocks and fart in his face, but they do notice when he uses violence to defend himself. A classic case of ‘blame the victim.’

The story is heavy on interplanetary politics. Even though this story takes place five hundred years in the future, not much has changed in the dynamics of the world. I won’t go into any more detail because I am incapable of explaining politics in any way. You’ll just have to read the book to understand what I mean.

I did find it strange how so many modern-day references were used, considering how the story is set five hundred years in the future. Although I do believe that the tales of Harry Potter could stand the test of time. We are still discussing Shakespeare’s work, aren’t we?

I was surprised by the overwhelming heartfelt ending. It warmed my heart and left me hoping for a sequel.