They are back! Laina, Ridley, Rebecca, Dragon, Melku, Sondra, Sonya and Cal return from their triumphant debut in "No Gods, No Monsters" to entrance us once again in Cadwell Turnbull's "We Are The Crisis".
Do you need to read the first book before cracking open the sequel?
…more Absolutely! Otherwise you will not know the vital back stories of these fascinating characters. For example, Cal (deceased Cory's big brother- the frequent narrator who, as Damsel says in "No Gods, No Monsters" ...."never been hurt , have you, out here, swimming around minding other people's business?") who travels between alternate universes without the ability to influence history and events in any way. It is equally frustrating for him to be so helpless and for the reader to watch him being utterly incapable of saving or warning those he loves.
Turnbull has a dense, intricate writing style that captures thoughts and actions and the heart, soul and mind of the reader. It is almost beyond belief that he can create a narrative so memorable and imaginative. Monsters have always existed in this world, and now they have been revealed and humanity has to react. As one would expect, given the way people have always treated those that are different from themselves, groups form to aid the monsters, other groups (most notably the ominous Black Hand) fervently devote their lives to destroying them, and others just want to pretend the entire situation is just not happening.
Beneath all of this are some shadowy goings on. Mysterious gods and the nature of magic are wielding influence. Will there be a war? Can our heroes discover the truth behind the conflicts? What are you waiting for? Grab this book now and immerse yourself in Turnbull's creation! And then try to wait patiently until the next in the series arrives. (less)