I also liked that there was a lot of attraction between Jules and Amelia, but ultimately it is a slow feeling build between them. That’s the only reference though and you do not need to read the other series to know what is going on in this book. There’s also a reference to La Roux which is neat. I like that everything was undiscovered for both those characters in the book and those of us reading the book. As Gaia is new to both the main characters, the exploration feels natural. Honestly, I think thatÂ Unearthed is much faster paced thanÂ These Broken Stars. I just enjoyed how Jules’ understandings of linguistics actually had practical application in this book. By the end though, we see how their strengths really complement each other. At first, it is like he has no street smarts and is pretty dependent on Amelia to help him. Jules makes it his mission to vindicate his father while on Gaia and prove that this planet will only lead to the downfall of mankind. Unfortunately, his father also realizes later on that the transmission contains a warning of danger and apocalypse. His father decoded the transmission sent to the Undying which helped lead mankind to Gaia. He also has a special connection with Gaia. I am hoping that as the series continues the phrase fortune favors the bold will eventually hold true for Amelia. She’s consistently helping herself and Jules get out of scrapes. Amelia is the sort of character who will do whatever it takes to save her sister, who is priority number one.

She needs the technology and the money resulting from it in order to save her sister, Evie. She believes she was picked to go to Gaia as a scavenger because she passed all these tests. However, Amelia proves her intelligence and that she’s actually really smart in spite of her circumstances. Initially, Jules kind of underestimates her. Anyways, the comparisons to Indiana Jones are pretty merited in this case.Īmelia has lived a rougher life than Jules. The hope is that the technology of the Undying is what will save Earth which is struggling due to climate change and lack of fresh water (hmmm if that’s not the most familiar thing!). Together, they will solve different puzzles to unlock the secrets left behind by an extinct race called the Undying. Despite these different aims, the two team up. So, this book follows Amelia and Jules as they are dropped on this planet called Gaia. Anyways,Â Unearthed is a thrilling read featuring dual narrators and the adventure of a lifetime. Actually, I should probably get around to finishing the last book.

However, I’ll also put in the caveat that it’s been a long time since I last read a book from that series. I went into this expecting a few similarities to theÂ These Broken Stars series but ended up pretty surprised.

Unearthed by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner launches a new series from the dynamic duo set in outer space.

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