I achieved a first with Huang's Zero Sum Game: I have already put a hold on the second book in the series and it isn't even released yet.
That's right - I've never enjoyed a book (or author) so much that I reserved a book before it was released.
This book was incredible. Mathematics as a superpower, an anti-hero heroine, a conspiracy, government (or maybe not government) plotline, and some wicked cool, evocative imagery. The main character, a reclamation specialist named Cas Russell, somehow gets caught up in a huge, complicated political game of epic proportions. Used to working alone, she makes professional acquaintances along the way that have different pieces of the puzzle and work with her to bring down the bad (or are they good) guys.
There are so many wonderful lines - and I found myself wanting more and more of the story. I could picture everything so clearly, the streets and neighborhoods, the characters, the explosions. Everything. Huang clearly has a unique skill set and wonderfully creative mind that has me craving more.
I think she just surpassed my favorite author of all time. Yep, i'm that serious - this book unseated a 30-yr run with a different author as my favorite.
5 stars is so not even adequate of a rating. But, it gets 5 stars all the way.
Happy Reading!
--Jennifer
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