Nyxia Unleashed

Written by Scott Reintgen

Narrated by Sullivan Jones, Alex Romashov and Carol Monda

"File this book under A for Amazing." -Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author

Discover book two in the sci-fi space trilogy that Bustle described as "The 100 meets Illuminae" and Marie Lu called, "a high-octane thriller."

Emmett Atwater thought Babel's game sounded easy. Get points. Get paid. Go home. But it didn't take long for him to learn that Babel's competition was full of broken promises, none darker or more damaging than the last one.

Now Emmett and the rest of the Genesis spaceship survivors must rally and forge their own path through a new world. Their mission from Babel is simple: extract nyxia, the most valuable material in the universe, and play nice with the indigenous Adamite population.

But Emmett and the others quickly realize they are caught between two powerful forces-Babel and the Adamites-with clashing desires. Will the Genesis team make it out alive before it's too late?

Praise for Book 1 in The Nyxia Triad:

"A high-octane thriller . . . Nyxia grabs you from the first line and never lets go." -Marie Lu,#1 New York Times bestselling author of the Young Elites series

"Brilliant concept meets stellar execution in this fast-paced deep space adventure. I was hooked from page one." -Victoria Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author

• Language: English
• Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
• Release date: Jul 17, 2018
• ISBN: 9780525636533

Scott Reintgen

Scott Reintgen is a former public school teacher from North Carolina. When he’s not writing, he uses his imagination to entertain his wife, Katie, and their three children. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of the Waxways series, the Nyxia trilogy, the Dragonships series, and the Celia Cleary series for younger readers. You can find him on Instagram @Reintgen, on X @Scott_Thought, or on his website at ItsPronouncedRankin.com.

Reviews for Nyxia Unleashed

[decaturmamaof2 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

My son lives out but Reintgen's tendency to write pages of dramatic flowery tween prose turns me off from the actual exciting story

[Aylin11 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Book: Nyxia Released
Author: Scott Reintgen
!Contains Spoilers from the first book!

This is the continuation of the Nyxia trilogy, where we follow the adventures of Emmett and his Genesis companions now on the planet Eden. Later, we find out that this is not actually its true name, both for the planet and the race.

Now that we've discovered that it's not just them going to Eden, but also part of the crew from Genesis 12, we see new alliances forming, all to defeat their common enemy Babel.

We learn the true face of this corporation, which hides lies within lies to conceal its real plan. They manage to hide their true agenda with grand deceptions.

On the other side are the Adamites, a highly revolutionary race made up of 7 rings and a Sactum. They will also have their reasons for wanting the Genesis to come to their planet, and we will see which side emerges victorious.

I love the relationship that develops between Emmett and Morning. Although we don't get much character development, we know enough to realize they have a lot in common. I liked that the story had chapters told from other perspectives; I would love to see one from Morning's viewpoint, it would be very interesting.

Eager to read the third book and finish this great trilogy. (Translated from Spanish)

[Ailed Rguez · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book takes place in a completely different setting from the first one and didn’t captivate me as much; however, the last chapter redeemed it and made me want to read the third one. (Translated from Spanish)

[deslivres5 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Continuing saga of Emmett and his Genesis teammates as they make it down to Eden. They must determine their true roles in the mission as the Babel lies swirl around them. We get to learn much more about Eden and the Adamites in this second installation.

[avanders_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Sullivan Jones brings the humans and the Adamites/Imago to life. The richness of his voice lends depth to male and female characters alike, his accents draw robust images in your head, and his tone is spot on. I start with the reader/narrator of the audio book because I think it is definitely his read of it that puts it in the 5-star range.

The book itself is great. I enjoyed the development of characters, plot, and scene. Reintgen has written deeply flawed (well, mostly deeply flawed) and human characters who earn your greatest sympathies. I continue to be impressed with his imagination and where he has taken us -- to a distant galaxy far far away... and yet to a place that can be as familiar as your own neighborhood.

It's book 2, and I hate spoilers, so there won't be much discussion of plot, but I will say if you've read the 1st book, most certainly continue on. If you haven't read the first book, please consider it. It's sci-fi and YA, but is human and universal. I also felt that Reintgen does a really nice job of touching on race and class without it eclipsing the story.

Overall 4.5 to 5 of 5 stars. I can't wait for Book 3! (to be published April 2019)

[montzaleew · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Nyxia Unleashed
The Nyxia Triad, Book 2
By: Scott Reintgen
Narrated by: Sullivan Jones, Alex Romashov, Carol Monda
The story continues from book one, read book one first! The teens land on the planet to meet the aliens. Soon they find things aren't as they were told. They seem to be lied to by both Babel and the aliens. Things get very interesting! Loved it! Can't wait for the next book!
Great narration!

[kstadt929 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This one was not as good as the first book, but the story still sucked me in and made me wish that the third book in the series was already out! It reminds me of the Hunger Game series and I enjoyed how easy it is to get into.

[empressreece · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is one series that the actual stories are just as fantastic as the gorgeous covers they're wrapped in! I'm going to have to buy a hardcover set of the trilogy just so I can look at them everyday. : )

[libstaff2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Wow! This YA Sci-fi sequel takes the dynamic and multicultural crew formed in the first book planet-side to a new adventure. Impressive world-building, difficult themes, and a few twists and turns in the storyline make this novel a must-read for anyone who enjoyed the first one. It's fast-paced and flows well too. I'm looking forward to the third installment! For YA, Sci-fi, and dystopia fans. Breathtakingly beautiful cover as well.

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