When Emmett is called to the principal's office, he can't figure out what he did wrong. Why would he want to see him? The office has other people in it and they tell him it's like he's won the lottery: He's been chosen to go to space and mine nyxia on a world called Eden. He doesn't know how he could win when he didn't apply but the amount of money they are offering ends any questions...
Crown Books for Young Readers and Net Galley let me read this book for review (thank you). It will be published September 12th.
There are ten students going and they come from all over the world. They wear a mask that translates all languages to the one you understand. They all are poor or broken in some way. And only eight of the two ten will be allowed to go to the planet. It's competition all the way there. The tests are difficult, change all the time and they have to learn how to fight each other, swim well, stay alive on the river in a boat and more.
This would make a really good movie. There is plenty of action, lots of emotion and plenty of other worldly effects.
Once they complete the trip to the Tower, they find out there is another team up there. Both have been trained. The best of the best will get to go to Eden.
Injuries keep you from gaining points. One girl even gets killed. But they are all trying hard to win. It doesn't take long until you realize the company is not telling them the whole truth. Nyxia is like gold used to be but more powerful. They want to control it. However, I don't think they are too worried about any human losses. This is the first book in the series and they are just getting ready to land. The next book should be even more revealing. I hope Emmett survives...
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This sounds fascinating! I love the cover too. I was curious about the book right away. Your review was great and I can't wait to read this one now. Thanks for sharing. :)
~Jess
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