![]() I am already invested in the world, I know the backstory, and I have an idea of where I would like the adventure to go. The familiarity of the sequel is comforting. I love a summer sequel getting reacquainted with some old friends, making some new ones and just enjoying the time spent together. Overall, despite some repetition in the plot, this was a gripping book that I didn't want to put down with flawed but good-hearted characters, intense scenes, and a unique, complex post-apocalyptic world! ![]() *SPOILER* It was funny, he made up a story about how the hell divers were planning to kill him, even though they weren't, but, in a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy kind of way, they did all want to kill him by the end. If you like a good hate-able antagonist to root against, you won't be disappointed. He liked to pretend he had the best interests of all the people on the ship at heart, but most of his decisions were actually as selfish as selfish can get. There was also Captain Jordan instead of Captain Ash this time, and JORDAN WAS AN AWFUL PERSON. And for anyone who has finished Book 1 but is unsure about whether to continue because of the ending, *SPOILER* he survived! And although he did not make an appearance in this book, aside from the prologue, he is presumed to still be alive, and it seems likely he'll make an appearance again in Book 3. I've read a lot of books lately in which all the third person POVs sounded the same, but I never found myself getting confused about whose POV I was in while reading this book. I admit I was disappointed to find out X wouldn't be a main character in this one since, to put it simply, his character was awesome, but all the hell diver POV characters were just as unique and well-written. There was one major difference between this book and the first one though, and that was the main characters. But the things that did happen were significant, some info was found that shed more light on the world and the creatures, and it seems as though a lot of interesting stuff is going to happen in the next book. It seemed kind of repetitive (the ship was falling apart, hell divers had to go on dangerous missions, the surface was filled with mutated monsters that tried to kill them, etc.), and even though it did eventually start getting to the secrets mentioned in the blurb, it still seems like little actually happened plot-wise. I felt like this book suffered a bit from middle book syndrome though. In short-these books are so well thought-out and well-written, and there is so much to love about them. The concept of the airship and the hell divers is such a unique one (I mean, come on, just look at the kick-butt suit on the cover). The characters are all flawed and gruff, but most of them are still likeable and good people. The world-building in this series is incredible and really makes me feel like I'm there, especially on the bleak, terrifying surface. Much like the first book, this was an intense, gripping post-apocalyptic read. This is a fun, fast-paced read and it sets the stage for a big, wild, head-long race to the finish in next year's Deliverance. Hell Divers II: Ghosts has all this, plus a few new wrinkles to broaden the scope of the overarching Hell Divers story. If you've been reading Smith's work for any length of time, then you'll know what to expect here - lots of frenetic military action and plenty of high-stakes adventure set against a high concept sci-fi backdrop, with plenty of horrifying, bloodthirsty monsters thrown into the mix. As certain factions aboard the Hive get closer to uncovering his lies, Captain Jordan will go to any lengths to keep those secrets hidden, including betraying the Hell Divers. Aboard the Hive are four hundred souls, the last of a very nearly extinct human race.Īdding to the stakes in Ghosts are a duplicitous captain seeking to keep secret the truth of what waits below on the devastated planet. ![]() Adding to the importance of each mission is the unstated fact that humanity itself depends on their success. This elite squad of future soldiers are constantly searching for parts to keep the Hive afloat and in one piece, a task easier said than done for a centuries old airship that has seen far better days. Set ten years after the shocking ending of volume one in this trilogy, the Hell Divers continue to deploy from their airship to explore the poisoned, desolate remains of an uninhabitable Earth. Readers of the first Hell Divers novel will feel right at home with Ghosts, Smith's follow-up to last year's hit. ![]()
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