Like a cousin to The Maze Runner (book one) set in space, Scott Reintgen's extremely fun Nyxia (also book one!) is quite the page-turner! Reintgen has created an adventure story packed with mystery, adrenaline, and a diverse cast to be celebrated. I had a ton of fun reading as our protagonist, Emmett, is immediately thrust into harrowing competitions - and complicated decisions - in order to support his family back on Earth. And the ever-looming, all-powerful Babel corporation makes for the perfect villain behind it all. 
 My gripe is that this book is one long set-up for the trilogy. But is it TOO MUCH a set up? I actually don't think so. Reintgen manages satisfying character arcs even while constructing his trilogy, and does a nice job balancing those duties. I'd definitely pick up book two when it's out! 
 Thank you to Penguin Random House/Crown for Young Readers for the ARC copy, as well as an e-copy via Netgalley! Review opinions are my own. Nyxia's publication date in the US is 9/12.