An original twist in sci-fi in a familiar report-style format. 4 stars. 
 I don't often read sci-fi stories but since I enjoyed the Illuminae files so much earlier this year I thought I would give this a go. 
 It was difficult to not compare the two books in all honesty. I felt the story of Sleeping Giants was far more unique. Sure I'd seen mysterious alien artefact done before in stories but never with these twists or turns. It was amazing! However, what the story does in originality it can not compare to the beauty of the Illuminae file books or the extensive work that was made in the audible narrations. The Illuminae files were just far more enjoyable listening experiences! 
 Nonetheless I loved this book a lot. However when deciding on whether to make it 4 or 5 stars I compared it to other books I loved. It wasn't a 5 star, it didn't grip me enough, but it was close behind. It was a very quick listen, I managed it in less than 24 hours of starting. So if it wasn't gripping what got me to inhale this book? The characters 
 From the very beginning there was an air of mystery around the interviewer character. Slow and small snippets would be given away but never anything of much consequence. The other characters were likeable, lovable but also had an air of mystery around them. The personal facets of themselves that I wanted to find out were not suitable to discuss in the work context but the writer always gave again, small snippets! (view spoiler)[ The romances in this book were messy which I really liked. Compared with the Illuminae romances this was a much needed change in my sci-fi experience. (hide spoiler)] The plot 
 As I mentioned before the plot felt more original than other sci-fi reading experiences I had had. The point of the artefact found and the history behind it until the end continued to some degree be a mystery as well. This book was all about mysteries and giving the reader just enough information each time to keep making them want to find out more. 
 The twists that did come I didn't see coming. With some that made me say "Whaaaat?!" quite loudly to myself in my flat.. What comes next 
 What made me happiest about the ending of this book was that the need for the second book, didn't seem strained or forced. The book ends well, rounded and dusted off, and then the twist comes. The twist at the end made me want the next book right away. It was the only twist that I had felt was going to happen. Simply because I'd lost all trust of any information given in this book to be easily taken as truth or fact! 
 I really enjoyed this book. It was a sci-fi book I didn't see myself guessing what would happen correctly every couple pages which was refreshing. It is a quick read and keeps you wanting to read more. Can't wait to listen to the second book Waking Giants.