Review: A Splendid Sequel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 4, 2011
As none of the story arcs are actually resolved, the pacing is considerably slower than the first book, and the crew of the Phoenix aren't any father along in their primary mission at the end than when they started, I'd say most people would call this book a filler.  Nevertheless, important plot developments are revealed, new friends are discovered, old characters are better flushed out, the situation on earth and that outside our solar system is better defined.  All the while the suspense ensures that this volume is every bit as nail-biting as the last one.  There were certainly many less desirable directions this series could have taken, and I for one am happy with what I read and the events that took place.  Seeing how John carries himself and his crew through each new crisis is becoming addictive and I can't wait to see what he does next.