God, realizing what they are attempting, scatters them all around the world and makes them all speak different languages, hence our world today. Basically, after the Great Flood happened, a bunch of people came together and agreed to build a tower that would touch Heaven itself. Growing up, you guys might have learned about the story of Tower of Babel as a lesson about why we speak so many different languages. This book is the YA Sci-Fi book I've been waiting for my entire life. I can't wait for everyone to be able to read this in September when it releases.

This is easily one of the best books I've read all year. They don’t tell you that hurt travels at light-speed too.” “But they don’t tell you the pain comes with you. *Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for a digital copy of this book.*ĪRC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I'm looking forward to the next one already. I was so excited for this book and loved it.

So, who ends up going and who goes home? Find out when you read the book. Sometimes you need teamwork to get you to the top. Some of the kids form some bonds even though they are competing against each other. They will win a lot of money and their families will be set for life.

Isn't that the way it always goes though? But the kids are in a race to see who can get to Eden at all costs. The company they are working for, Babel Communications, are keeping secrets. I loved some of the characters in the book and I can't really tell you which ones because some might die right? Just want to keep you on your toes! The kids are scored daily on the trials they perform and that will tell who all gets in. They have to be prepared for life on Eden. The kids are put through some rigorous training like fighting, terrain issues, work they have to do there and a few other things. They have to mine a substance called, Nyxia. They are going to meet a new species there and try to set up a good life on Eden. 2017, I'm going to keep it short and no spoilers.Įmmett is one of 10 teens picked to go to the planet Eden. Wow! This book was pretty freaking awesome!

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