K.B. Wagers is one of my favorite authors.  The NeoG series is a wonderful trip into the future of humanity.  This book expands on the universe built in the previous novel and connects to the overarching plot.  You can feel the story building up to something explosive.  The personal relationships between characters really drives the story.  The interactions feel organic, not forced.  It's a seriously fun adventure that keeps you guessing what's going to happen next.  The only thing I can find fault with is the cover art.  It does not do justice to the brilliance of the story.

This impeccable 2nd entree in the Neo-G series is even better than the first. There is fun, adventure, political intrigue, and more. Max and the gang are back together for more shenanigans, joined by Nika. Everything is not as they hoped, though, as Nika and Jenks's partners are working with Intelligence on a mission impacting Max & co. Their new recruit is also tangled up everthing, lying to the team to try to protect their family.

As usual, Wagers manages to tear your heart out and put it back together again. Even though I saw one of the plot twists coming, it didn't stop the emotional impact of watching it play out.