Hotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of making poor life choices. So it’s not exactly a surprise when he’s kicked out of the elite Ellis Station Academy in less than twenty-four hours.
But Nax’s one-way trip back to Earth is cut short when a terrorist group attacks the Academy. Nax and three other washouts escape—barely—but they’re also the sole witnesses to the biggest crime in the history of space colonization. And the perfect scapegoats.
On the run and framed for atrocities they didn’t commit, Nax and his fellow failures execute a dangerous heist to spread the truth about what happened at the Academy.
They may not be “Academy material,” and they may not get along, but they’re the only ones left to step up and fight.
I’m a sucker for a diverse group of unlikely heroes, and when they’re thrown into space it’s a nearly irresistible read.
I listened to this audiobook during a long drive, and for the most part, it held my interest. Nax’s voice is a highlight of the book, and his internal monologues had me laughing several times. Being in the middle of a bi-love triangle makes for some pretty awkward moments for him. The rest of the crew is also engaging. Tossing them into a nearly immediate life or death situation inspires pretty quick bonding, and trust soon follows.
From the tagline, I expected more humorous moments. For me, Nax joining up with other “washouts” indicates they’re misfits or also have a history of making poor life decisions, but all these characters are highly skilled and close to prodigies. The focus of the story slants more toward political conspiracies and the group trying to save the day – nothing wrong wrong with that, but the description is a little misleading.
The Disasters has some great characterization and lots of action, but the pace moves a little slow for my taste. Still, a solid read.
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I still haven’t discovered the knack for listening to an audio book, but I now actually have one I won in a contest. I’m going to have to five it a try.
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I love audio books, Mae. It is nice to be read to some of the time. Enjoy!
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I know how often you listen to audiobooks, Robbie – you must listen to them on a faster speed to get through so many!
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Oh no, I don’t listen to them faster. I like to savour being read too.
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I listen in the car or when I’m doing things around the house – makes me feel like I’m multi-tasking, lol.
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Thank you for the review, Teri.
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You’re very welcome, John. Enjoy your Friday eve!
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I will for sure. You as well.
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So not flawless but yet good?
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Exactly – just like most books, Sophie! Loved the characters.
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I almost thought this was The Dysasters. Nope lol.
Sorry it didnt meet your expectations, but glad you at least had a decent time.
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Had to look up that one – wasn’t familiar with the book. I haven’t read any by that author.
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Yeah, it looked cool, but I didnt care for it all that much in the end.
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This sounds good, Teri. I like unlikely hero scenarios 🙂
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The description makes it sound like they’re unlikely heroes, but they each come across as prodigies in the book. But I’ll admit the odds are certainly stacked against them.
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger for all Genres as well as craft books and commented:
book review!
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Thanks, Traci!
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You’re welcome, Teri!
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