I got this book a few days ago and promised myself that I would finish some of the books that I am currently reading before delving into this one. I was already very excited to read this book after seeing the absolutely gorgeous cover and reading the description, but the anticipation was driving me up the wall. So I told myself that I'd just indulge my curiosity and read only the first chapter. 
 The first chapter was great! More like Stunning! actually and so one chapter turned out to be...well, the whole book in one sitting. 
 Across the Universe was like no other book that I've read before. I can't say that I've read too much Sci-fy in the past mostly because I feel that in most sci-fy books, the authors focus too much on cool technology when I'd rather get caught up in the plot and the characters and leave all that cool techie stuff sort of on the side ( i don't mind all the tech stuff, but, you know, too much can just be overwhelming at times). This book was just how I liked it though, mainly focusing on the characters and their conflicts, both internal and external and with amazing plot flow and twists and not to mention Awesome technology (though not overwhelming). 
 I was very pleased to find that Across the Universe was able to exceeded my already high expectations before going into it. I hope that both the second and third books are going to be equally enjoyable!