Devastation Class

by Glen Zipper, Elaine Mongeon

An annihilation force of invading aliens. Human civilization on the brink of extinction. Earth’s only hope - seven cadets and the legendary starship they were never meant to command. No matter the cost, they will stop at nothing to survive. No matter the odds, they will fight to save their future.

The distant future. Earth’s Alliance forces have emerged victorious from a brutal nine-year war with the mysterious Kastazi - a vicious, highly advanced alien race. In the dawn of a new peace, the Alliance Devastation Class starship California embarks on a mission of science and learning with a skeleton crew of seasoned officers, civilian students, and inexperienced military cadets in tow.

For JD Marshall and Viv Nixon, gifted cadets and best friends, the mission holds special meaning: It offers an opportunity to prove themselves and begin to escape the long shadows of their legendary war hero parents.

Suddenly ambushed by a second wave of invading Kastazi forces, JD and Viv make the impossible decision to spearhead a mutiny to save the California and everyone on it. In command and quickly out of options, they are forced to activate the ship's prototype Blink Reactor - an experimental technology they expect to send them to the safe, distant reaches of space. When their escape transports them to a reality they don’t recognize and reveals unimaginably terrifying secrets, they must fight their way home to save not just everyone they love but also humanity itself. Standing in their way are an insurmountable enemy, saboteurs from within, a mystery eons in the making, and the fabric of time and space itself.

Genres: Science Fiction, Aliens, Space, Romance, Young Adult, Action, War

352 pages, Hardcover

First published September 8, 2020

Reviews

[Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the way this one sounded and it was okay. I enjoyed the characters, but I did get confused at times. It seemed like the narrator kept switching or maybe I’m just crazy.

Some people have called this a YA Star Trek and I can totally see that, but it held its own. I mean NOTHING can compare to Star Trek!!

This is one of those book you will just have to decide for yourself. I would like to know where the next book is going with the way this one ended!

*Thank you to Netgalley and Blink Publishing for a digital copy of this book.

Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾

BLOG: https://melissa413readsalot.blogspot....

[Jessica Higgins · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story packed with self-discovery, action, tension, and great characters! Young readers will enjoy flying through this action-packed story!

Set in the distant future, Earth’s Alliance forces have gone through a nine-year war with the vicious alien Kastazi race. The battle was hard fought and even though Earth won, things are not the same. The Alliance Devastation Class starship California heads out on a scientific exploration mission with a small crew of both officers and civilian students along with a small group of military cadets to see what is left in the universe. The cadets use this mission to prove their worth, especially JD Marshall and Viv Nixon, who both have high ranking parents in the alliance and know they are being watched closely. Their mission does not go as planned as they are ambushed with a second wave of Kastazi forcing JD and Viv to lead a mutiny and take over their ship when those in charge freeze at the most critical moments. They use all their skill and knowledge but quickly run out of options and activate the ship’s blink Reactor, a new technology that is supposed to send them a safe distance away. However, it takes them to a future even more dangerous than what they left.

While there was a quite a bit I didn’t totally understand in this book, there was also a lot I really did enjoy. The characters are engaging and fun to follow on their journey, the story is fun, exciting and a new adventure than most of what I have read before. The story does go back and forth between several different viewpoints, but it is done in a way that is easy to follow, broken up by chapters with the character’s name at the top of the chapter for whose view point readers are about to follow. Just when you think the story is wrapping up, another surprise shows up and ramps up the action. One thing is for sure, there was never a lack of tension that propelled the story forward. I loved the dynamic between JD and Viv, so much there that I can’t wait to see explored further. This is the first in a new series and I foresee it being a trilogy, this first part was wrapped up nicely while also leaving it on a pretty good cliffhanger for the reader to be itching for more. I will be grabbing the second as soon as it comes out to see what happens with these characters. I recommend this to readers that enjoy science fiction and characters that are fun and easy to follow.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

[Jamie Steinberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t know how they did it. Authors Glen Zipper and Elaine Mongeon joined forces to create the sci-fi action thriller Devastation Class with such cohesion that it is quite impressive. This is the tale of seven cadets forced to fight for their starship and their safety that will leave you up at the wee hours reading along to their fight for survival.

JD Marshall is the son of a prestigious starship Captain who commands a revolutionary starship. JD had a traumatic childhood and has grown into being a troublemaker. He and six of his fellow savvy and smart cadets (slash best friends) are currently in training. One day their studies are interrupted by an attack by the alien advanced and vicious race known as the Kastazi. To save their lives and the ship, the cadets are forced to stage a mutiny. Thankfully, the cadets have the use of the ship’s prototype for a Blink Reactor (an experimental technology) that propels them [hopefully] into a safe area of space.

By JD’s side is fellow cadet and gal pal (and object of his affection) Viv Nixon. She and JD have always been competitive, but now realize there is no time like the present to acknowledge their feelings for one another. Unfortunately, a criminal that was being held aboard the ship has also been let loose, which only piles on to the stress of their current situation. When the Kastazi attempt to make a second wave of attack, Viv must risk her life in order to ensure that they all make it out alive.

Mongeon and Zipper’s writings excel at fascinating the reader. Whether it is with the technology of the ship or someone special on board (no spoilers), these two clearly were meant to be sci-fi space drama writing partners. I mean, J.J. Abrams should be calling them for pointers on his next sci fi series! Devastation Class captivates readers, making pages turn quickly and establishing an investment in the characters. Your adrenaline will be pumping and your mind will be racing hoping these cadets can make it out safe and sound. Plus, who isn’t a sucker for a will they – won’t they situation?

Can these cadets live up to the legacies of their prestigious parents? How will these upstarts find a way to make it to safety when all they have left to count on is one another? Could Devastation Class be the next “Star Trek?” Read it for yourself and let me know.

[Mateo]

Star Trek + Teenagers, what could go wrong?
Besides definitely being a Star Trek Fanfiction and not it's own original thing, this was actually a pretty good book. There's more character development than normal for a sci fi novel, and the plot is held together with duct tape instead of gum and string. Uh, I don't have much to say about this one, if you like sci fi and need a book, here's one of like a trillion options that is not dog shit.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first, all I could think about was how much the book resembled star trek. As I kept reading, more and more it felt unique and interesting. The characters were well developed and I found myself wanting to keep reading every time I had to put it down. My only issues were that some of the characters were hard to tell apart based on their perspectives, and that the ending left a lot unsaid. It wrapped up too quickly and answered all the wrong questions. Still, it was a fun and short read that I hope the author continues.

[Michael Cartwright · Rating 2 out of 5]

This wasn't great - weak characters and dialogue with an uninspired and dull plot line. The action scenes were fairly engaging but I've seen far better elsewhere.

[JPT · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Audiobook
Story: B-/C+, Narration: A-

Not a review, just some thoughts for personal reference. Spoilers.

This book was...fine. Not bad, but didn't wow me. And I wish I'd known going in that it wasn't a standalone, but the first in a series.

There were multiple POVs, which didn't quite work for me. I'm not a fan of that in general, but I think it would have worked better for me if it had been limited to JD and Viv. The others didn't seem necessary, and just slowed down the momentum which was already spotty to start with.

I would have liked more world-building up front about the Kastazi and their motivations--were they just mindless conquerors, did they have a goal, looking for habitable worlds, needing resources? They seemed very one-dimensional, as did the other alien races.

There were a number of twists and surprises, but not all of them were all that twisty and surprising. Maybe they weren't meant to be. (One big non-surprise was that time shifts could be a side-effect of blink technology.) I was a bit surprised about something that occurred at the end, tho, so not everything was predicatable.

Definitely a YA, coming of age tale. That's not necessarily a bad thing since I often enjoy YA, or even children's, books. But it definitely skews young.

After finishing this book, I saw many other reviewers compared this to Star Trek, but I didn't get that vibe.

I don't know if I'll continue with the series. If I do, I'll check the reviews first. And I'll probably wait for the ebook/audiobook to go on sale.

The narration was also...fine. Just as I prefer a single POV, I also prefer a single narrator. The female narrator made Viv sound a little more tentative and anxious than I thought the text warranted. Also, I was really bothered by the name/pronunciation of the California's base. Was it Gallipoli? If so, both narrators should have been horsewhipped for pronouncing it galley-poley. I cringed everytime I heard it.

[Aida Alberto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Escapism at its best. A story to loose yourself in. Realistic? Nope. Entertaining absolutely. Looking for something different full of twists and thrills check it out Happy reading! #DevastationClass #NetGalley

[Tori · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. This book felt like a Frankenstein of other - better - sci fi content out there (Ender's Game, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, etc.). I only finished it to see if it had anything new or original to offer.

It did not.

In fact, the end was so predictable that it made me wish I'd just stopped reading it.

[Online Eccentric Librarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Right from the moment we are thrown feet first into the plot, it became obvious that this is going to be a bit different in its approach to storytelling. And while there is some interesting work here, as a whole I felt very disenfranchised while reading and was never really able to get into the characters and story. The plot 'twists' were obvious from the beginning and so much felt cliche by the end. And while the 'cadet crew taking over the ship' is not a new concept either, I had hope that there would be something more unique and interesting here.

Story: JD and Viv are the children of two of the Allience's most decorated officers. As such, they grew up together always knowing they would join the military and help fight the war against the alien Kastazi. When the two achieve highest honors and join a small but highly elite cadet squad, Viv is elated by JD has doubts. Can he live up to his father's reputation? Does he even want to? Viv, meanwhile, is watching JD slowly self destruct and pull away from her - and feels helpless to stop it. That all changes in an instant with a surprise attack that catapults the cadets front and center into the war.

The premise here is that JD and Viv are part of a small group of super elite cadets being groomed specifically for command or high officer positions. They must interact with regular cadets who resent their privileges and don't trust them - and try to sabotage them. A part of this volatile mix are the unique character traits of each cadet - from mysterious background to savant. JD and Viv both feel the pressure of having to live up to their parents, each of whom lost their spouses in the past. Despite all these different characters and characteristics, none felt like a legitimate person. They all felt like a basic plot outline created in order to push a plot device.

The book has several POVs beyond just JD and Viv. Those POVs tend to be short and honestly did not add to the story at all other than to be confusing and there only to presage a plot point. For that reason (and others) this book felt VERY scripted. It lacked an organic quality that would have made it feel genuine and not a construct. The characters are very flawed but never felt real. The side characters are uninteresting and never had much of interest other than to prepare for one big twist or event. The twists themselves, even the end one, are so clearly telegraphed that it was hard to not roll my eyes at the reveal.

I had a hard time getting into the story, staying with it, or even appreciating the cliff hanger ending. I didn't like JD or Viv, found their character development to be static, and then didn't even want to root for them at the end. There is a LOT of info dumping - but the info isn't interesting or adding to the story/developing the world so much as just randomly sitting there inertly. The reading experience was not smooth for that reason.

I would not say this was a YA book, despite the appearance. And clearly as a first book, there is a lot more story to come. But I can't say I was invested enough in the story, world, or characters to really want to continue. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

[Jeffrey Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't seem to have the problems with this book that a lot of other people did.

The plotting and structure matched what I expected from a YA title. I was actually pleasantly surprised as this was written as a higher-grade YA title, in the vein of The Hunger Games or maybe Uglies. The writing was not dumbed down and while some of the plot points were predictable I didn't think the whole plot was as transparent as some people accused.

The characters were a bit stereotypical, but within the constraints of a YA book I think it worked. This is not a book that's trying to be a deep philosophical exploration of the realities of the human condition. As long as you can relax and have a good time with that I think it's enjoyable.

That said, all of the Real Life things surrounding this book are...worrisome. Apparently there were film rights for this story secured before the book was even published, and online rumor suggests the plan was always to do a show/movie over a book. It's been almost two years since the publication of the book and there's no word on a sequel or on the show as of yet that I can see. I don't think the writing is horrific, at least in the space of YA fiction, but I definitely get the sense that the authors' focus is more on the TV/movie production than the book(s).

[John Purvis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first novel to be published by authors Glen Zipper and Elaine Mongeon. Devastation Class was released in 2020. This is the 78th book I have completed in 2022.

I received an ARC of this book through https://www.netgalley.com with the expectation of delivering a fair and honest review. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own! Due to scenes of violence, I categorize this novel as R.

After nine years of war with the Kastazi, the Earth Alliance has won a troubled peace. Little is known about the Kastazi or why they withdrew from the conflict. Several 17–18-year-old Alliance cadets and civilian students are aboard the Alliance Devastation Class starship California as part of their education.

At this most inopportune time, the Kastazi launch a sneak attack. Two cadets, JD Marshall and Viv Nixon, must take command of California if those aboard are to be saved. They desperately search for any other survivors of the attack. They only hope they can survive long enough to find others. In an act of desperation, the cadets are forced to risk everything and use the Blink Reactor to escape.

I enjoyed the 9 hours I spent reading this 349-page young adult science fiction novel. As with many young adult novels, this one has a handful of gifted teens thrust into extreme situations. They must step up to the challenge to survive. The story is alternately told from the first-person perspective of Marshall and Nixon. I enjoyed this novel and will be looking for sequels. I like the chosen cover art. I give this novel a rating of 4.4 (rounded down to a 4) out of 5.

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[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting concepts cooking along here overlaid on a coming of age story in space. The primary leads are compelling and interesting, both with significant tragedies driving them and binding them together, and they work very well as a pair to track the story through. JD and Viv are both interesting and real enough, even as exceptionally high achievers (which are often very annoying and/or too perfect to be interesting or compelling).

Unfortunately, it's somewhat less successful when the POV shifts elsewhere, I think. While the other POVs aren't exactly bad, but they do pull the narrative off-track a bit. JD & Viv are easily the most interesting characters and the ones the authors are most interested in, so keeping them them as the focus is probably a better choice.

But the basic concepts are sound here, and I'm looking forward to seeing where another book goes. Having a cadet corps essentially mutiny because the seniors officers are off-ship during a surprise attack and the junior left in command chokes on the crisis and responsibility is a great flashpoint, and the conflict simmering between the cadets and the students (who will have to end up as the remaining crew) is a hell of a command test.

There's a bit of deus ex machina that needs to be carefully monitored; it's the great flaw of many sci-fi books that they fall back on it to either bounce a plot forward or get themselves out of a corner they've written themselves into and it becomes a crutch rather than a source of wonder and interest. There's potential for it to be overused here and I hope the authors avoid the trap.

Good start. ;let's see where book 2 goes.

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book from the published via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

I found the premise of Devastation Class really intriguing, but it is sadly plagued with a slow start and two-dimensional characters. Towards the end, it does pick up a lot, but I did consider stopping throughout the first half. It's still enjoyable, just a little flatter than it should have been. Additionally, in the e-galley, the formatting made it hard to determine whose POV we were in and to read the first sentence or two of each chapter.

From our main characters, we spend the most time with JD and Viv. I found JD quite flat and couldn't connect with why he didn't seem to want to be in the cadets anymore. But his arc gained a little traction, even if some parts of his storyline played out exactly as I predicted. Viv is slightly better, albeit dragged by unnecessary romance BS. She is interesting and fierce, and I struggled to see why she gave Julian the time of day.

All the characters are a little hard to connect with - they have no depth. I quite liked Bix but struggle to even really remember defining features of the rest (other than the pun for Ohno which is funny for about 1 second).

The overall twists didn't quite play out as I thought, but there's definitely some real predictability to it. All this said, I did quite like the elements around Nick and the blink drive. And the second half, where we see elements of politics are interesting, I think there's some real potential in what happens with that. As well as the more obvious parts around Fuller and whatever he's plotting!

It ends on quite the cliffhanger which means I'm likely to search out book two which will hopefully delve more into the politics and rebellion as well as the science. 3 stars.

[Gracie · Rating 3 out of 5]

WHAT!? What kind of ending was that!?

Lemme back up a sec. I have thoughts.

First impressions: Very Star Trek-ey. Down to the young cadet crew, their individual personalities and nationalities, oh--and the bad guy(s). I'm not mad about it, the concept just didn't strike me as hugely original. Also, apparently Blink allows cursing in their books. This is the second book from them I've read with it, so I guess it's a thing.

So, I'm still not clear whether this is intended to be the first in a series or not. I've looked it up and though I don't see any definite details about more books, if it's a standalone, there are *issues.*

Aside from the above issues, I actually enjoyed the book, and it's fabulous as an audiobook! If you can get past the cliche of their cast types, the individual characters in the book were super likeable and overall, it definitely kept my interest listening to it. (I'll admit, I started reading it months before and didn't make it far, but picking it up again as an audiobook worked out wonderfully)

I don't think the space/ship terminology was overbearing and as a general rule, I had fun with this book. I wasn't really impressed with the "let's play God" elements, but I guess (or I hope?) we'll see where the author(s) take the books in the future.

But back to my original sentiment...What kind of ending was that!? 😂 I had no clue it WASN'T a standalone, so it definitely gave me some whiplash.

3.5 Stars for this one.

Note: I received a copy of this book for FREE from Netgalley and a positive review was not required.

[Zoe L.]

Aliens, space, and adventure. What more could you want?! This book has all of the twists and turns that you would expect from an enthralling scifi, plus it reminds me of a Star Trek but YA (where my trekkies at?!). But this is definitely a unique story on it’s own that will take you light years away from the mess we’re living in!

I absolutely LOVED the characters in this one! I think the sign of a great scifi read for me is when I absolutely adore the characters. There’s just something about a rag tag team of people going on an adventure (insert gif of Bilbo Baggins, but not really cause I’m lazy). AND THE PLOT! This book starts right off the bat crazy and just keeps going from there. These two combined make for such an interesting book and start to what I hope will be a wonderful series.

This is one of those fun and quirky reads that you can just take some time with and enjoy. While scifi isn’t always my first choice genre it is something I’m trying to change. BUT, I ALWAYS enjoy a book set in space with some alien craziness.

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[Molly Em · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was an action-packed, YA space adventure! I enjoyed dipping into the multiple characters' pov, I just wish it wasn’t in first person. The first person narration sometimes made it confusing as to who was currently narrating, but it was helpful that they put their names along the bottoms of the pages.

My favourite character was Bossa, who never had his own POV chapter and was a mystery to the other characters. I really hope there is a second book so we can learn more about him.

There’s a tiny bit of romance, but I felt it was well done and did not take away from the main story, but only enhanced it.

My dislikes:

Why does the super smart character always have to be the small, nerdy kid? It feels super cliche. Just let the smart kid be hot for once, c’mon.

More than once they did the “I got a plan, but it might not work” thing and then cut to them executing the plan without giving the reader any explanation. I know we’re supposed to watch as the plan unfolds and be on the edge of our seat but I feel like they did this at least three times? For that reason it caused some eye rolling while reading.

Overall, I did enjoy it. I liked that it was about cadets on an explorer ship and not some big cosmic-chosen-one-space-story. Although, they do say they were all hand selected to be on the ship for a specific reason...I hope we do get to have the second book, so we can find out.

[coty ☆ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Though not exactly revolutionary, there's a good premise here, just sorely needing a better execution. The first half of the book is mostly info-dump, but the lore and the universe still feels lacking in depth. The characters' voices are hard to distinguish, making it difficult to follow along with the shifting narrations; more often than not, I'd forgotten whose perspective I was reading from, and had to backtrack to figure it out. Too often there were large chunks of dialogue exchange but without any speech indicators, so I felt a little lost, unable to determine who was talking. Some of the twists were predictable, but the ending felt entirely too rushed, and the entire time it was difficult to empathize and root for any of the characters since they felt very hollow.

As a base concept, it isn't bad; as a novel in its current form, it's just not very good. I feel like this could work well on-screen (in a series, where there's more room to develop the characters and build a universe), but in order to work as a book, it needs a lot of work.

ARC provided by netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Kate Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the opportunity to get an advanced copy of Devastation Class and thought I might start it over Labor Day weekend. Sci-fi isn’t my go-to genre, but once I started it I could not put it down. As soon as the action ramps up it is relentless in the best way. The action feels like a blockbuster movie, but with a bit more heart, as we hear the characters' inner dialogues along the way as they deal with conflicting feelings about what they have to do to survive and save the lives of the others on their ship. Battle and destruction is never relished by our heroes, and is instead presented as the consequence of impossible choices.

Something else I really appreciated about Devastation Class, was that with the exception of one cadet's bio-reactive tattoos, which serve as a way to illuminate her changing emotional state, the characters' appearances and physical characteristics are left to the reader's imagination. This intentional choice by the authors lets us decide how we see them, opening up the story for people of all different sizes, races and cultures to see themselves in the characters.

I loved this book… and the cliffhanger… wow… can’t wait for the sequel.

[Bee Jay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Look at that amazing cover, people. Drink it in.

I don't have very much to say about this. It's fun, it's interesting, the characters are good, but it takes a long time for anything to happen - the book's half over before the things described in the blurb happen - and the 'twists' are pretty obvious. It took a while before I figured out the different groups and what was going on, too, but the explanations do eventually come.

I did enjoy this. It's a good read, and I'm looking forward to reading the next book when it comes out to see what happens next. Hopefully now that all the set up is out of the way, things will progress faster. To be fair, there was a lot to get set up and ready in this one, so maybe it was unavoidable. I'd love to see this televised! I think it could be a great show. It's very cinematic.

A good read; I recommend it to fans of sci fi or teen dramas.

[Elsie Birnbaum · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's as though someone watched Star Trek and came to all the wrong conclusions about why people like Star Trek. There's no heart to this book or emotional core, frankly I kept expecting the characters to find out it was a simulation the whole time (thankfully that was not the twist at the end). While the characters are initially set up as a fun ragtag crew, this is not fleshed out. Additionally, the civilian characters are depicted as ungrateful cowards and the villains heartless monsters to the point where I was expecting someone to turn to the audience and say "Service Guarantees Citizenship, Would You Like to Know More?"

I also think it's a cop out to have the twists be revealed to the characters and not the reader. Frankly I would have given this one star given how much it annoyed me but teenagers in space is an entertaining enough concept that I did enjoy parts of it.

[Kent Archie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting world building, space battles (that are described as if they were on the ocean)
and several surprises.
It ends like its the first book in a series but I can't find any indication there are/will be more.
I was confused by one group of characters, the students.

Are the students what I think of as students, people in school to learn things, like geology,
Victorian era romance novels, etc?
If so, why would they decide to overthrow the cadets? None of the students would know how to run a spaceship.
Or did they all attend space academy and the ones who flunked out are now called students?

[Hannah Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The finest science fiction epic I have read in many years. The novel, written with elegance and care, develops characters who are fleshed-out and real. Viv and HD are particularly well-drawn, but characters such as Julian and Safi engage the reader with empathy as they struggle with difficult decisions.
Recommended for mature middle-schoolers, but especially high school college prep and AP English Literature classes, as well as college and university novel classes. All science fiction buffs should enjoy this novel, as well as the film it must become!

[Faith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where do I begin! There is never a dull moment in this book. it grabs on and leaves you wanting a second book. JD and Viv are the perfect pair to be saving the world, well actually it's the whole universe. With all the crazy twists and turns along the way they always find a way to outsmart the enemy. What's that they say, work smarter not harder, well I think Viv and JD have that down pat.

I received a complimentary copy from Harper Collins Publishing Firm. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.

[Lectus · Rating 1 out of 5]

I feel like this book was written for a movie. Like, hoping it would get a movie deal because it has little depth but enough action for a movie.

Didn’t feel anything for the characters; the plot didn’t draw me in. The writing is flat. Could not force myself to finish it.

Perhaps it can be made into a movie for SiFi channel.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this title.

[Liv · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really liked the sound of this story - space cadets involved in a mutiny who have to work to save humanity. The plot was really fast and action packed, but the characters were really underdeveloped. I didn't engage with them at all and it made it quite difficult to keep going!

Unfortunately, the book didn't manage to hold my attention and I found it hard to get to the end.

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Kasey Connors-Beron · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC and fell in love with it in the first few pages. But about 60% in the story turn a turn and I completely fell out of the book. I really wanted to love it but I just could not get back into it. I kept pushing through because I really love the characters but it was just a disappointing way to end a great concept.

[Kalyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

What fun! So many good characters to follow in this adventure. If you love a good sci-fi thrill ride, this is the one for you. The momentum builds and next thing you know you’re at the end wanting more...intergalactic battles, twists and turns and a group of friends you wish you were a part of. Buckle in, get reading this one!

[Christopher R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got to read an advance copy. This is a great new young adult science fiction novel. Devastation Class takes the reader into the world of a deep space exploration ship and the class young military cadets onboard. An encounter with an alien race will cause these cadets to question what they’ve been taught, and choose between their duty and what is right.

[Ashley P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved reading an advanced copy of Devastation Class! This excellent sci-fi novel is set aboard an exploration ship in deep space but the heart of the story is the relationships between the young cadets who are thrust into solving a mystery that will save the human race. I couldn't put it down and just ordered a copy for my nephew!