The Exo Project

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Detention Center, Scarborough, Choose Library District

Review Date: December 9, 2017

Review

A fast paced science fiction that will grab the readers as they get dragged into the next galaxy. While the planet earth is dying scientist seek other worlds on which to build a new community. The protagonist are well defined and surprisingly believable within their specific unique locations. Mathew spends hundreds of years frozen on a space ship while Kiva is training as the leader of her female dominated community on the planet Gle’ah. Aside from teen anguish, moments of violence, and community conflict this book is fresh and original in its approach to space exploration and teen romance. Yes there is a romance yet the book is somewhat unpredictable making it an interesting read.

Girls will appreciate the role of woman on Gle’ah and boys will cheer on the volunteer space explorers. There is something for everyone in this first novel and room for the author to write a sequel. Add to public libraries who collect YA and to middle and high school libraries where science fiction is appreciated.

Overall Book Score: very good