The Tower of Babel was created to reach the sky and it could only do something like this because mankind spoke the same language....
In the world of tomorrow, a new world, Genesis 11, has been found that is compatible to earth. But what used to take years to get there, it only takes months now, thanks to the Babel Corporation. And Babel has also found a highly lucrative mineral with endless possibilities. Nyxia, a black substance, is an object that can be manipulated by your mind to create whatever you'd like, from a translator to a bullet-proof wall.
Emmett Atwater can't believe he was chosen. Not only will he get to go to a new planet, Emmett also has added benefits, including his family and himself being taken care of for life. Coming from a struggling family and a mother who is slowly dying, Emmett does it out of love. And he boards the ship.
When he boards the ship created and equipped with highly trained Babel Corporation staff, he finds out he's not the only one who has been selected. There are nine others including Longwei, a highly competitive person; Jazzy, a girl from Georgia; and Azima, a strong girl from Africa and one of the last of her nomadic tribe. They will be trained to work and survive on Genesis 11 as they mine nyxia during the duration of the space travel. All ten are put through rigourous tests, including mind and body. And they are also vying for position...only a few will make it to the finals. The rest who don't will have most benefits taken away and sent back to earth.
For Emmett, this isn't an option. He knows he has to make it or his mother will die. But each member of the group of ten have their own personal reasons to make it as well. But not all of them will, and some won't even survive the trip....
Another thing they don't know are the secrets the Babel Corporation is hiding from them. There is a problem with nyxia, one with deadly outcomes. On top of that are the inhabitants of the planet aren't friendly to outsiders. But Babel has plans....
And like the story, the tower will topple and create chaos...
This novel is PACKED with action, suspense, and mystery to compel readers to find out what will happen next. The reader is fortunate to become an outside observer of all the difficult training happening, as well as the mindsets and secret partnerships that are happening behind each other's backs. The characters have very different personalities, leaving the reader wondering if what they're seeing is the truth or a cover. Reading this is like taking a roller coaster ride where you never know if the seat belt is secure or not. AMAZING science fiction read for all secondary JH/HS. Highly recommended! A plus? It's a series!!!
1 comment:
Wow, I really like the premise of this one, and Emmett seems so endearing, what a great character he must me. I am reading The Children of Neptune at the moment by Makenna Snow, makennasnow.com for the info. The lead in this book is one that you can relate and attach too so easily. That's what I love about YA, the characters are always so vivid.
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