Review: Action-packed sequel
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 24, 2013
WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERSOnce again, Becca Campbell delivers a fun, fast-paced read with plenty of vivid detail. In her first Sub-Normal story, "Not the Norm," Campbell introduces us to her world of genetically enhanced, superpowered humans -- and main character Eden, whose superpower is a little wonky. In "Unmasked Alloy," we get to see Eden on the run with sub-normal Dake at her side. There's action, suspense, and mystery as the two of them are captured and try to escape. Campbell brings in new characters with new and interesting abilities, proving her writerly creativity. It's a great read for sci-fi and superhero fans who like their stories mostly character-driven.I give the story 4 stars instead of 5 because identifying which new character would be Eden's and Dake's new ally was a little too easy. I would have liked to have seen the suspense drawn out a bit longer, which would also have given more room for developing the characters even more than they are already developed (which is a lot).I'm looking forward to the next installment!