Review: Even better than MAVEN!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 9, 2014
The end of Maven left us with so many questions. What exactly was the Maven Initiative up to? This burning question left Daniel and Lydia, with the aid of Captain Brewer and Dr. Gerardi, to implement a defensive plan. This plan came to be known as NEMESIS, a group of covert “investigators” aboard the Endure seeking to prevent or at least counteract the effects of the Maven initiatives disastrous plans.From the very first pages Nemesis sucked me in. I have grown to not only love the characters aboard the Endure but also the mystery and sci-fi elements Huchton so masterfully crafts. I know sci-fi scares a lot of people but I have to say that at no time did I feel I couldn’t understand the scientific “jargon” thrown in. I think it takes someone really talented to not only research and make a scientific story believable, but to also make it understandable.Although a highly qualified and genius team is assembled, Dr. Lydia Ashley is at a loss for how to deal with specific aspects of her research. Enter Dr. Nicholas “Nick” Miller. Or as Daniel refers to him, Dr. Gorgeous. Even though Nick presented as a potential threat to the newly blossoming romance between Daniel and Lydia, I never once disliked him. Nick is easy-going, kind, and although sometimes I bit too smug for his own good, he seems to be a genuinely good person. “Love-triangles” are by no means my ideal romantic situation but unlike so many the potential for this triangle’s manifestation didn’t burden the story. In fact, it added for some entertaining commentary and witty humor.In addition to the complication of Dr. Miller, Dr. Corvis provides an even bigger issue. She’s venomous, conniving, and downright cruel. It’s apparent she seeks to not only destroy Lydia and Daniel’s relationship but also discredit Lydia professionally in the process. I loved to hate Dr. Corvis. She was absolutely vile and it would take a miracle for me to find her anything but.Another point I would like to bring up is although Lydia and Daniel are both literal geniuses in their respective areas, their relationship knowledge is lacking and adds a level of frustration (and cuteness) that should be mentioned. There were times I wanted to slap some sense into the both of them, especially Lydia’s lack of disclosure about certain historical life events, and Daniel’s serious jealousy issues, but their love for each other pours off the pages without inducing a sugar-coma.Overall, with new friends and foes added to the mix, Nemesis is a wild ride full of betrayal, heartache, and a few plot-bombs that had me furiously flipping through the pages. I am in love with this series and I’m glad (while also kicking myself) for waiting until Progeny came out to read this installment in the Endure Series.