Alight: The Generations Trilogy, Book 2
Intense sci-fi saga piles on new complications.
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.
Suggest an Update
A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this book.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Alight is the second volume in the Generations Trilogy by Scott Sigler. It continues the adventures of a band of amnesiac children and teens who escape a starship and find themselves on a hostile new planet. There are many violent scenes in which characters are beaten, shot, stabbed, and disintegrated. Swearing is limited mostly to "goddammit" and "dammit," though there are a couple instances each of "bastard," "bitch," and "s--t." Sexual content is low, although one young woman becomes pregnant.
Community Reviews
Exciting Dystopian Sci-Fi Series
Report this review
scott sigler ,,Alight
Report this review
What's the Story?
Having escaped from a starship where they awoke in strange coffins and with no memories of their pasts, Em and the other refugee children believe they have found sanctuary on the planet Omeyocan. Their sense of safety, however, is short-lived because they have landed in a ruined, vine-overgrown city with no water and dwindling food. Worse, giant five-legged spiders and other unseen inhabitants lurk in the jungle. With nowhere to run, Em and her young charges must fight or die, even if it means surrendering to their worst impulses.
Is It Any Good?
Tough, frightening, and eventful, this science-fiction saga of survival finds new uses for familiar tropes, keeping the reader off balance throughout. ALIGHT provides plenty of action and major surprises, but it also pays attention to the psychology of Em and her allies as they struggle to remain human and compassionate against daunting odds. In addition to being a crackerjack tale of first contact between humans and aliens, the novel presents amnesia, body swapping, and generational guilt with fresh insights and unusual perspectives. The cliffhanger ending opens up exciting new story possibilities that will bring readers back for the final installment.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the characteristics that make a person a good leader. What mistakes do leaders make in trying to lead their subjects and allies?
To what extremes do people go if they want to look younger than they really are? Why is youth revered by the media and pop culture?
How important is memory to everyday life? What challenges would you face if you couldn't remember parts of your childhood?
Book Details
- Author: Scott Sigler
- Genre: Science Fiction
- Topics: Adventures, Friendship, Great Girl Role Models, Space and Aliens
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Del Rey
- Publication date: April 5, 2016
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 14 - 18
- Number of pages: 448
- Available on: Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: July 13, 2017
Our Editors Recommend
-
The Adoration of Jenna Fox: The Jenna Fox Chronicles, Book 1
Amnesia's just the half of it for post-coma teen.
-
A Confusion of Princes
Exciting space adventure morphs into clever coming-of-ager.
-
Shade's Children
Relentless tale of future warfare asks disturbing questions.
For kids who love science fiction
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate