I really wanted to like this story.

The idea was good, but unfortunately there was too much talking and not enough action for me.

The characters lacked depth with no real interaction or emotion.

This could have been so much better.

Ebook/Science Fiction: I saw this book description on Netgalley and really thought this book was for me. It starts off as a cross between The Dome and Stranger in a Strange Land. All is well until 30% into the book. The narrative is long-winded and irrelevant. The dialogue is unrealistic with the speaker stating the person's name every other sentence.
Then we get to the switch. After finding out that the sphere randomly picked up two people from our solar system, my first question would be, "How do you know English and what are is everyone humanoid"? Even if the originals were from Earth, language would be different over decades and in its own dialect. As the book progressed, I skipped over lots of narrative.
Am I begin hard on this book? Yes. The reason why is, I can throw reality, science, and pseudo science out the window and love a book if it's written well. This one is not and I found myself nitpicking at the plot. The ending was horrible and really made no sense.

A solid scifi tale. Lots of elements of a good scifi story here, and it's nicely executed with good writing and characters. Enjoyed this.

Thanks very much for the free copy for review!!

A gripping and well-crafted science fiction novel that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The world-building is excellent, and the alternate universe in which Amber and Daniel find themselves is intriguing and unique. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and I appreciated how the book explored the theme of loyalty in the face of unexpected circumstances. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending left me wanting more.

A thrilling and imaginative science fiction novel that is sure to capture the reader's attention...

Amber and Daniel are unexpectedly transported to a strange world beyond a black hole when otherworldly spheres land on Earth in Canada and the UK. Trapped in an alternate universe, they are taken captive by a race of people living in the desolate Dark Space, while their families and friends on Earth remain frozen inside a twenty-mile bubble surrounding each sphere. With their captors refusing to return them home, Amber and Daniel must navigate a dangerous world on the brink of civil war and form an unlikely alliance with their captor's enemy to find a way back to Earth. A must-read for any science fiction fan looking for a unique and engaging story.