#HELLDIVERS BOOK 2 SERIES#

#HELLDIVERS BOOK 2 SERIES#

The origins of the creatures on the surface is explained in this chapter of the series and helps paint a new picture on whether or not humanity actually stands a chance on the surface.

The new monsters (Vultures, eyeball creatures, and the vines) left me imagining them the story progressed and I listened to Nick’s vivid descriptions. Witnessing the evolution of Michael (Tin) from the timid boy to the commander of a Hell Diver team was like watching the child you once knew grow up into a successful adult. The issues surrounding Janga and her prophecies (I came to refer to her as The Oracle) brought about great anger later in the story. As I said above, there were several key emotional scenes throughout this story that had me angry, upset, and intrigued. Nick uses his masterful writing and descriptive talents to bring us up-to-date, 10 years later, about the status of X, the hell divers, and the other citizens of the Hive. There were times I considered slowing down the narration just to make the story last longer.

I couldn’t wait to start the book and watched as I became more and more depressed as the time on the Audible app ticked down to the end of the story. This was a book that I wanted to push through as quickly as possible, but also didn’t want to finish because I know part three is some time off still. What happened to X? Where has he been? Did he even survive? I now know the answer and, to steal a quote from the Starship Troopers movie, “I would like to know more”. The opening to this book picked up right where I am certain every fan of the series wanted it to. Let me start by saying that the transition from the first book to the second was very well done. This was a sequel that was worth the wait and then some. To say that I have been anxious for the first sequel in this trilogy would be the understatement of the century. This is the series that introduced me to, and hooked me on, Nicholas Sansbury Smith’s works late last year. Josh here and oh my, what an emotional roller coaster! My favorite author’s work being read by my favorite narrator, what a ride.

Helldivers book 2