listen.. we all know that i am a sucker for aliens and all things alien related so it was no surprise that i loved this book! Black killed it with this novel! i was hooked from page one reading and reading not putting this down. even though i love aliens it takes a lot to get me to read a science fiction novel because let's get real... they're not my favorite. BUT! i really did enjoy being immersed in this world that Black created. bravo.