Closer to a true mosaic novel than the first book, Wild Cards II: Aces High brings new life to the comic book/science fiction trope of an alien invasion. I was hoping that the new ebook edition would have some new, expanded material in it like the first Wild Cards book did, but it's the same as it was in previous editions. The only reason I didn't give the book a full 5 stars is that it does feel like there are gaps in the story that would benefit from additional writing. Otherwise, an admirable tale.