The sequel continues the first novel's mix of alchemy, intrigue, mystery, science fiction and high adventure into an entertaining package. Mike Martinez's The Enceladus Crisis avoids some of the pitfalls that many second novels face by trying some new things, and giving us some new facets of his interesting universe. . . . A follow up that manages to improve ... Read moreon the first in significant ways. SF Signal A lot to love here, especially in the sections of the novel set in 1798, with their odd combination of historical fiction and pulp SF. Stefan Raets, Tor.com Riveting . . . a uniquely imaginative science fantasy tale. Publishers Weekly Martinez set a high bar for himself in his debut novel; could his sophomore effort live up to the expectations it established? It has and then some. His characters and their relationships are even more fully flushed out, his dialogue, description of action (I love the first battle scene) and overall handling of the narrative is, if anything, tighter and better. Joe's Geek Fest This is a smart, well-written and outstanding series; no sophomore slump here, Book Two is even more exciting than the first one. The Qwillery This isn't steampunk, okay? This is something new and unique and completely entertaining. Hard science fiction in one corner and Alchemy in the other. And the best part is when the worlds and characters come together (in both books) . . . you're in for a wild ride. GeekDad The sequel continues the first novel's mix of alchemy, intrigue, mystery, science fiction and high adventure into an entertaining package. Mike Martinez's The Enceladus Crisis avoids some of the pitfalls that many second novels face by trying some new things, and giving us some new facets of his interesting universe. . . . A follow up that manages to improve on the first in significant ways. SF Signal A lot to love here, especially in the sections of the novel set in 1798, with their odd combination of historical fiction and pulp SF. Stefan Raets, Tor.com Riveting . . . a uniquely imaginative science fantasy tale. Publishers Weekly Martinez set a high bar for himself in his debut novel; could his sophomore effort live up to the expectations it established? It has and then some. His characters and their relationships are even more fully flushed out, his dialogue, description of action (I love the first battle scene) and overall handling of the narrative is, if anything, tighter and better. Joe's Geek Fest This is a smart, well-written and outstanding series; no sophomore slump here, Book Two is even more exciting than the first one. The Qwillery This isn't steampunk, okay? This is something new and unique and completely entertaining. Hard science fiction in one corner and Alchemy in the other. And the best part is when the worlds and characters come together (in both books) . . . you're in for a wild ride. GeekDad Show Less