(3) YA Illustrated by Maria Lu. With Jump Station Heimdall destroyed, two spaceships have to return to planet Kerenza to escape. Meanwhile, the resistance on Kerenza is getting desperate. As with the first two books, this sci-fi trilogy-ender is told via documents and transcripts. The gripping, emotional narrative balances breathless action sequences with descriptions of war's horrors and individuals grappling with moral choices.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers

(3) YA Illustrated by Marie Lu. As spaceship Hypatia nears Jump Station Heimdall, the corporation BeiTech plots to forcefully take over Heimdall and destroy witnesses on Hypatia. Only station chief's daughter Hanna and crime-syndicate member Nik stand in their way. Told through documents and transcripts (like predecessor Illuminae), the story's well-timed tension, twists, heartache, and humor will keep readers hooked as the intricate plot unwinds.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers

(3) YA Breaking up immediately before their planet's invasion, Kady and Ezra find themselves on separate spaceships fleeing an enemy warship. However, a damaged ally A.I. and strange disease may be the real dangers. This sci-fi romance novel's minimalist, dynamic format--the story is told entirely through instant messages, transcripts, letters, reports, etc.--increases the sense of tension and adds the reading experience.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers