Illuminae is a non-stop, action-filled space saga, the first in a trilogy. There is so much going on in this book, kicking off with a planetary attack, followed by fleeing on a spaceship, then a possible pandemic, and the mystery of what's really going on behind the scenes. And that's just the beginning.
The format of this book is a dossier, compiled with a collection of interviews, memos, video and audio material, and illustrations in chronological order. The format is so interesting and really works for this book. It contributes to the tight pacing, compelling me to keep turning the page just to find out a little more.
There were a few flaws with the book, the biggest being that the female protagonist sometimes comes across as too sarcastic and filled with angst. Her relationship with her boyfriend was eye-rolling in its teenage silliness, but maybe that's realistic and I've just forgotten what it's like being that young. The other silly thing in this book is its completely unrealistic portrayal of hacking. But those are only small moments in the book which I can overlook.
While it's not a perfect book, I greatly enjoyed it for its unique storytelling and found it tremendously entertaining. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. If you decide to pick up this book, I recommend going with the physical book instead of the e-book or audio CD, just because I think otherwise you'll miss some of beautiful illustrations which contribute to the story.
Readaroo Rating: 4 stars
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