Stargate Atlantis Reliquary (Sga, #2)

by Martha Wells

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

A recent check on a newly discovered gate brings a city of ruins to the attention of the Atlantis crew. This city has great promise, as it seems to blend Ancient technology with technology from other civilizations. Could this be what they've been looking for this whole time?

Major John Sheppard and his team will embark on a quest to find out. In doing so, they will uncover layer after layer of secrets and danger. It won't take long before the tables turn, and the team has to fight for their lives.

My Review:

I do love a good tie-in novel. That opinion is a little contentious, as not everyone loves media tie-in novels. That said, what tipped the scale in favor of me reading Reliquary is the author – Martha Wells. Yes, that's right! The author behind The MurderBot Diaries. She wrote this and another tie-in; I fully intend to read them both.

In a way, this novel can do so much for the world. In this case, we read the adventure from multiple perspectives (mostly Sheppard and McKay). Since there's less of a show/tell issue in reading, this means we were able to learn more about their thought processes.

Reliquary is darkly fascinating, bringing a new threat to the forefront of our attention. Admittedly, that threat has some "freak of the week" vibes, but I think that works well with the Stargate Atlantis format.

I think the thing I enjoyed the most about Reliquary would be the little details dropped here and there. These things made me stop and think about the series and the events that happened previously. It added a whole new layer to the story/universe.

Highlights:
From the world of Stargate Atlantis
Science Fiction
Space Odyssey
Episodic Storytelling Style

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