Colonization

Twists & turns enough to keep me interested enough to continue on to book 4 in the series, [book:Annihilation 27886261].

Sean Platt's Colonization, the third entry in the Alien Invasion series, lands with a bit of a thud - neither terrible nor truly memorable. It's the kind of sci-fi novel that keeps you moderately engaged without ever really breaking new ground in the alien invasion genre.

The narrative trudges along with a sense of familiarity that borders on predictability. While there are moments of genuine intrigue, the book often feels like it's going through the motions. Platt has a workmanlike approach to storytelling here - competent, but lacking the spark that might elevate it from just okay to truly compelling.

For fans of the series, there's enough continuity to keep you interested. For newcomers, it might feel like a paint-by-numbers alien invasion story. The characters exist more as plot vehicles than fully realized individuals, and the alien threat, while present, never quite reaches the level of true menace that could make the story truly gripping.

It's a three-star read in the truest sense - acceptable, somewhat entertaining, but ultimately forgettable. If you're deep into the series, you'll probably want to continue. If you're looking for groundbreaking sci-fi, you might want to look elsewhere.