It was breathtaking from start to finish. There was a moment in the first book that somewhat slowed everything down, but not so here. In addition, the author knows how to pack that much philosophy and information into a kick-ass narrative that never slows down and keeps the reader at the edge of their seat. We get politics, incitement, (domestic) violence, sedition, slavery (sexual and economic), freedom rights, free will, and so much more! All of which is examined neatly, creatively, heartbreakingly and smartly. The sheer amount of issues addressed in this book is once again staggering without being depressing or preachy. Jimmy, working up there, suddenly finds himself stuck with a copy of Honey in his head and that is when a host (pun fully intended) of trouble starts - for everyone, even back on Earth. Simultaneously, humanity has made it to Mars. Some fears never die and some people (especially those in front of the cameras) are very good at igniting and reinforcing them. Honey, Rex's bear friend, is still alive (and not the only one left from the original team) and still fighting the good fight for freedom rights while getting one PhD after the other. Now, several decades later, Rex has died a natural death and even become a saint to other dog-bioforms while the Earth is deteriorating to such a degree that humanity wants/needs to terraform Mars. I loved the first book with Rex and his fight for freedom from his collar. Some authors have a „voice“ that just speaks to me, draws me in and makes me come back for more.
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