Review: Dying for Space

Dying for Space by S.J. Higbee
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Dying for Space is the second book in S.J. Higbee’s Sunblinded series, and I enjoyed this one even more than the first. As with the first book it is more of a three-point-five-star rating, but it is more so personal preference that has me rounding down rather than anything about the book.

In the first book, Running Out of Space, we were introduced to a large number of elements that were pivotal to the story. Without a doubt, to understand this one you need to read the prior book. There are many references made to events and characters from the first book, and reveals that occur relate directly back to the prior book. This is not a series you can jump into it in the second book.

Following on from the events of the first book, a lot has changed for our main character. We’re introduced to many new elements of her life, and we’re quickly thrown into a world of drama and conspiracy. Throughout, there is plenty to keep you entertained, with new elements constantly being added. You’re never certain who you can trust, you never know what will happen next, and every page will keep you turning. Although I was intrigued by the first book, this one certainly held my attention a lot better – in fact, once everything started to move I found this one rather difficult to put down.

If you enjoyed the action and drama of the first book, you’re sure to enjoy the events of this second book. Everything is amplified in this one, all that comes together will leave you lost within the story. Countless new details are added, twists to the story are added, and everything moves forward in a wonderful way. A few things were a bit on the predictable side, but with so much going on I was not at all disappointed by working out some of the details, not when there was so much unknown.

Not to mention that ending. If you weren’t already pulled into the series, the ending will certainly leave you excited to pick up the next book. It is clear more drama is to come, there are many things I need to see come together, and I’m sure the next book will continue the upwards journey of enjoyment.

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