Review: Mixes SciFi With Urban Fantasy And Makes Fun Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 4, 2014
Unlike popular belief, Area 51 is a regular top secret government base. However, the government is experimenting in the otherworldly both in Earth and directly from the stars. The facilities are called the 51s, a ironic joke the government liked. DEPARTMENT 51 is the second book in a series that revolves around the 51s and the main character Ava Frost.Ava is a strong female character, using her wit and sharp tongue as a means of defending herself. She is a civilian and therefore, there is only so much she can actually do when confronted with a vampire or elf or well, military officials who are human. What I like about her is that she stands by her convictions and doesn't let a gun or threat sway that opinion. She isn't physically strong and yet, she gets herself in these type of situations that surprise everyone including herself all because of her personal integrity.Though I haven't read the first book SECTION 51, reading DEPARTMENT 51 didn't feel like a chore trying to understand the characters. The author explained what happened in the first book enough to let the reader be able to deduce what happened. That said, I do plan on reading the first and third book, UNIT 51.The book is funny, action packed, and an overall fun read that keeps you going. The conspiracy that's introduced in the first book is woven deeper in the second book and hints at a tasty showdown at the series end. A great read for science fiction or fantasy fans. Since I'm more fantasy than science fiction, this book has really broadened my horizons. Can't wait to read more from VG Harrison.