Chasing Stars

by Helen Douglas

[Kelly]

3.5 Stars
I was actually sad to hear that Chasing Stars is the final book in the After Eden series, making it a duology. It was a far easier read than book one, the storyline moving to Ryan's time with Eden left to navigate his world alone.I found Eden irritating in book one, but without the romance and now that she is on a mission to clear Ryan's name, she's really likable, no one can doubt her determination and tenacity. While Ryan is incarcerated, Eden forms a supportive and loving friendship with Pegasus, or Peg as he's affectionately known. Peg is by far the draw card in Chasing Stars, he's jovial and adds an element of surprise and warmth to the storyline. Fear not, there's no love triangle, instead Peg plays the role of Eden's guide to her new world and introduces readers to a future which is not unlike our own.

I expected Ryan's world to be ridiculous, inter species living among humans, humanity almost all but dead, but surprisingly it was pretty tame. My only complaint was that I expected Ryan's group of friends to be more involved in Ryan's homecoming and freedom, rather than partying and seeing the sights.

Overall, I really enjoyed it, more so than After Eden. But the ending felt incomplete and raises more questions than answers. I'd love to see a novella at least that could give readers closure, about the lives of Connor and Miranda, Pegasus and Ryan's family (including that of his father). Just too many not to produce another book, ending the series with a trilogy and on a final note.