Ok I had read the first in this series and felt i had to read this one as well. I think this was better written than the first book. I was able to get into it and involved with what the characters were dealing with. Overall I'd say this was really good.

Where the first book in this series leans more on the competition between the recruits, Nyxia Unleashed introduces us to Eden, its inhabitants, and how Emmett and the other recruits learn to trust each other and become a family of sorts.

The world-building is exquisite and explained well.  I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about Eden along with the characters.  Much time is spent on describing this world, its culture, and people, which can seem like filler (as is the case with many second books in a series), but I feel like that in-depth knowledge is needed to understand the stakes these characters are facing and the reasoning behind their choices.  

As with Nyxia, diverse, fully realized characters continue to be a strong point with this series.  With the competition over, the recruits are able to relax a bit and allow relationships to grow and develop.  Unexpected twists are sprinkled throughout, and although pacing lagged a bit in the first quarter of the book, the last quarter is filled with nearly nonstop action.  Bring on book 3!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC.

As much as I love this series, I wish I had waited to get into it until the conclusion was out. I just hate cliff-hangers. That being said, I enjoyed this just as much as the first. This series is action-packed and doesn't let up. This book starts right where the last ended and there is not a single dull moment. With all of the mystery of the first, this one continuously throws curve balls your way and reveals what's truly going on pretty late in the book. There's a bit of swearing and some implied sexual content although it's safe enough for an elementary school student, except for the violence. The violence definitely makes this more of a teen novel with a few heart-breaking, but semi-graphic scenes. It might just be that I expected it but I didn't feel like they were as graphic as the first novel, although they probably were. It is definitely the violence that makes this a mid- to older-teen novel. It's definitely a series to check out though!

I would like to thank the publisher, author, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Nyxia Unleasehd continues the story of Emmett and his teammates when they reach the planet where they are to mine Nyxia. But as the teens have come to expect, Babel is keeping secrets from them and nothing is as it seems.
I did not enjoy this book near as much as I liked the first one. The first reason is that it's a different kind of book; there is less action as they reach the alien planet. But what time could have spent on the culture of the aliens is really spent on the recycled ideas of who is betraying them without any depth. I was more interested in the side story and what was going on there. It had tension and suspense.
The ending has great build up and starts to read like the first book. because of that excitement, I want to read the third one.

** I received a e-arc of Nyxia:Unleashed via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own! **

A great follow up to Nyxia, which was one of my favorite reads of last year. Though I did enjoy the first book more, Nyxia: Unleashed stands on its own. The pace does lag a bit in the beginning as the world is set up, but I was soon hooked. At times Nyxia: Unleashed felt like a bridge between the first and third book, but I didn’t mind it at all. The second book spends some more time on the characters, which was much needed after all the second-half introductions in the first book. Now that all the characters have more depth, the twists, turns, and deaths have more of an impact this go around.

4 Stars!

Ever since I heard about Nyxia, I knew I was going to love it. As soon as I read the first, I never wanted to leave this world. Nyxia Unleashed topped the first and more. I fell in love even more and I don't know if I can wait for the third.

I have been waiting (very impatiently!!!) for the second Nyxia book to come out. I am not going to lie I desperately want to read book three!!

Book two picks up right where Nyxia left off. I don't want to give to much away because this is a fast paced book with a lot of twists and turns. Who survived leaving the Babel ship and the trip to Eden? The crew finds out that they are stuck between both Babel and the Adamites. They need to sort through all the lies and figure out where their loyalties lie.

This is a phenomenal series and I absolutely cannot recommend it enough!! Read this series!!

Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC. 5/5 stars.

AHHHH! I have to wait a whole YEAR for the third book?!?!?!

This book is amazing! Great representation, compelling story, and a ton of adventure! I loved the first book and this one was even better. I have incredibly high hopes for book #3.

UGH I'M SO UPSET WITH MYSELF FOR FINISHING THIS because it was SO EXCELLENT and I don't even know what to DO with the world now. (Maybe read my Backman? Okay, there are worse situations to be in.)

This was super delightfully pacey also. I have had zero free time to read because I've been hanging out with people and I think these people have become annoyed with me because they'll walk away for five seconds and come back and have me not talk to them because I'm suddenly absorbed in finding out if everyone's gonna die (LIFE LESSON: KEEP NYXIA IN YOUR SHOE. OKAY? Yes, I mean the book, what do you think I'm talking about?)

I do wish that I had reread the first before I had read this because I remembered adoring all the characters and... of course, I couldn't remember any of them. I enjoyed getting to know them all more, and characters like Isadora really brought some excitement, but I kind of want to take notes now for when I read book three. I didn't often forget that they were teenagers, which was nice--they're quirky and playful and resilient and I want to be friends with them all.

This didn't feel as much like ENDER'S GAME as a more sci-fi dystopian book--most of it takes place on the new planet and there's a lot of world building. I would have liked more, but what was there was very well thought out and intriguing. I want to learn more, and I loved all the culture and history built in.

Some plot points felt too well planned... but who'm I to criticise alien species for being smart?

The cliffhanger, while having significantly more on the line than the last, wasn't half as bad. Thank goodness. But I still want the final installment right now!

I'm reminded why I am going to shove my copy of NYXIA down everyone's throats because everyone needs to love this book.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, Crown, this one was one of my most anticipated books of the year!

I received an ARC copy from netgalley for my honest review,  so thank you netgalley and publishers for offering me this book! ♡
This story is a followup to Nyxia. We get to meet the Adamites in this book. The conspiracy theories are bigger amd better then ever. I can't really say too much without spoiling the first book.
This was my second book by this author, It was just as amazing as the first! It was all together an easy read. ♡ I give this book a
4.5 star rating!

"Fallen angels were cast down to earth and became demons. When Babel casts us out, it's in fire and blood and steel."
SCOTT HAS DONE IT AGAIN. I have never been so wholly impressed with a writing style, story, progression, and characters. I loved that this book set the stage for forging the friendships that will bring Babel down!
"I sit there long after she falls asleep, thinking about the family we’ve forged, not through blood, but through steel and chaos."
I couldn't put it down. I almost don't know what to say because I've now read both books in the series so far and I can't gush enough without feeling like I am spoiling something. Every word feels important. And that's the reason I'm sure this will be my favorite read of 2018.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Yes! This was such an amazing followup to Nyxia. We finally get to meet the Adamites. The conspiracy theories only get bigger. And so many cute Emmett/Morning scenes. There's even a few POV chapters from other characters which I really hope we get more of in the last book.

Why not 5 stars? There were some really cool plot developments that looked like the were going to go somewhere, but that never did, and that never will. While I loved what I read, I feel like I missed out on some really cool stuff the book teases you with.

YAY BOOK TWO!! I loved the first one so much, this most certainly didn't disappoint. Wow is all I can really say, I don't want to give any spoilers for the series. If you love sci-fi please just check this series out. As always thankyou for Netgalley for providing a copy for my honest review.

This series just keeps getting better with each book, can't wait to see what happens next.With that said I would like to say thinks to Netgalley for give me the chance at reading and review Nyxia Unleashed in chance for my honest opinion.