Mass Effect - Andromeda: Nexus Uprising
Mar 2017 · Titan Books (US, CA)
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This official novelization tie-in to video game Mass Effect weaves directly into the action of the game, adding new depth and detail to the canonical saga.
They slept for hundreds of years, dreaming of a new home in the Andromeda Galaxy. When finally they awake, their dreams of peace are shattered. These colonists—turian, salarian, asari, human, and more—face an uncharted galaxy and threats beyond understanding.
The Nexus is the core from which the colonists will explore their new home. Yet even before the arks arrive, the massive space station sustains critical damage. The entire mission is placed in jeopardy, and security director Sloane Kelly must reassert order while racing to identify the nature of the threat that faces them. If she fails, the Andromeda initiative could crumble.
They slept for hundreds of years, dreaming of a new home in the Andromeda Galaxy. When finally they awake, their dreams of peace are shattered. These colonists—turian, salarian, asari, human, and more—face an uncharted galaxy and threats beyond understanding.
The Nexus is the core from which the colonists will explore their new home. Yet even before the arks arrive, the massive space station sustains critical damage. The entire mission is placed in jeopardy, and security director Sloane Kelly must reassert order while racing to identify the nature of the threat that faces them. If she fails, the Andromeda initiative could crumble.
This official novelization tie-in to video game Mass Effect weaves directly into the action of the game, adding new depth and detail to the canonical saga.
They slept for hundreds of years, dreaming of a new home in the Andromeda Galaxy. When finally they awake, their dreams of peace are shatter...
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Chris Stanley
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May 30, 2017
Let me preface this review by saying that I am a die hard Mass Effect Fan. I have played and completed all three original games, and bought this book to prepare myself for Andromeda (the game). I have read every single book in the Mass Effect (and Dragon Age) series and it pains me to say that this is the worst book out of every single one in the series. It's a roughly 400 page book and the first 300 are an utter waste of time. The characters are totally unlikeable, the writing is simplistic, and nothing happens. It's astonishing how completely inept the entire crew of the Nexus is... isn't this suppose to be the Milky Way's best and brightest? The decisions they make in reaction to catastrophic events on the Nexus are totally unbelievable and ripped me out of the experience. On top of that, most of the characters are insufferable, in particular, Sloane Kelly. The book can't really decide if she is a protagonist or an antagonist, and depending on the chapter her allegiances and motivations change constantly. Her personality and writing is like sandpaper compounded by the fact that she has no re-deemable or likeable qualities. Her behaviours are childish and selfish, and it begs the question of how in gods name she ever managed to become the head security director for the entire Nexus. She's basically an irrational, angry, childish thug that you will learn to loathe whenever she's mentioned in the story... which is a lot. The last 100 pages there is finally a little bit of action that is quickly glanced over followed by an ok ending. It does set the stage for the game, but overall I would say this book is a waste of your time. I love the lore and universe that is Mass Effect, which is the only reason this book gets 2 stars instead of 1. My recommendation is to skip this exercise in monotony and play the actual game-- you'll undoubtedly get any backstory covered in this book through the codex.
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White_Tiger_Noble
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October 25, 2017
If you were hoping this would clear up plot holes, you were wrong it answers like maybe 3 and opens up 10 more. If you want to know why the exiles and the Krogan are justified in their hate for the Nexus then read this book.
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A Google user
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February 13, 2019
the story is kind of slow and can be confusing at times. plot and twist are ok. a decent read.
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About the author
Jason M. Hough is the New York Times bestselling author of the Darwin Elevator series and Zero World, published in the UK by Titan Books. He has been a 3D artist, animator, and game designer for Metal Fatigue, Aliens vs. Predator, and others.
K. C. Alexander is the author of Necrotech, an aggressive transhumanist sci-fi, and co-author of Mass Effect: Andromeda: Nexus Uprising.
K. C. Alexander is the author of Necrotech, an aggressive transhumanist sci-fi, and co-author of Mass Effect: Andromeda: Nexus Uprising.
Jason M. Hough is the New York Times bestselling author of the Darwin Elevator series and Zero World, published in the UK by Titan Books. He has been a 3D artist, animator, and game designer for Metal Fatigue, Aliens vs. Predator, and others.
K. C. Alexander is the author of Necrotech, an aggress...
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