I am in awe! This might singly be the most complex, brilliant and moving thing I have ever read! How Kaufman and Kristoff managed to even visualize this idea, yet alone conceive it, is utterly astounding! Okay, I'll attempt to cool it with the exclamation marks... 
 Illuminae is formatted in an exhibition of IM messages, audio transcripts, computer analysis and documentation, and translations of visual recordings. These all combine to create a forensic document, of sorts, that depict the story of two battling mega-corporations set against the backdrop of deep space. 
 Rave reviews and previous flicks through this book had already told me that this was a visually pleasing text, but I was worried that it was all it would be. I imagined that as so much attention had gone into creating something unique and aesthetically pleasing the story might be relying on this to boost its momentum. 
 I was wrong. 
 This manages to incorporate a complete and lavish story, real characters, insane world-building and action, suspense and intrigue that kept me glued to each and every beautiful page. This science-fiction journey is unlike any other, in both inventiveness and creativity, and I am eager for October to hurry up so I can continue with this adventure!