(Note: «««« means “4 stars.” For some reason, one cannot have real stars in this wordpress post and I don’t have time just now to figure out how to fix that. Annoying. I know, right?!)
«««« “Under Nameless Stars is such an exciting adventure… Christian Schoon is a fine writer and there were plenty of moments that made me laugh out loud while there were others that made me gasp with the whole ‘wonder of space’ thing that I love with good science fiction. Zenn is a wonderful heroine, brave, strong and caring, and this empathy she has for all species is transmitted through her to us… There is a sense that anything or anywhere is possible. As a result, every chapter was a joy to read and much of it had me on the edge of my seat (Schoon is a master of closing-chapter-lines). More, please.” – For Winter Nights Book Blog
«««« “Oh my goodness, this book! Under Nameless Stars took Zenn’s story to a whole different level, and I loved every minute of it! Things are darker, scarier, twistier, and all of the stakes are even higher than they were before. There’s so much going on that I just had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next!” – Ashley Ferguson, AP Book Club
8.8/10 “There aren’t many YA books that take to the stars, but Schoon easily proves that YA and space opera can be a perfect mix… this is fun book that I had trouble putting down. Under Nameless Stars was a pleasure to read, full of joyful moments… a book that mixes together the best elements of Doctor Who and Doctor Doolittle…” – Fantasy Book Review
“A rollicking adventure, filled with strange alien creatures, incredible danger and truly exceptional characters. This is a sequel you won’t want to miss.”
– ReadMoreBooksYouLove.com
“Zenn Scarlett really set the stage with excellent world building…Under Nameless Stars takes the series to a whole new level…exciting and compelling, with wonderful humor… this one is going to appeal to all ages who like action-adventure, intrigue, sci-fi and animals… I can hardly wait to see what happens in Book #3!” –MK, Popcorn Reads
“For readers of the first Zenn Scarlett novel, Under Nameless Stars proves to be a marvelous second act… an adventure story that shows even the smallest act of kindness can literally change the universe. Schoon is a careful writer, meticulously detailing his characters both physically and emotionally, making it easy for readers to connect with other-worldly creatures…” – Laura Farmer, TheGazette.com
“…I feel that the idea of an exo-veterinarian is just about the most brilliant concept for a science fiction book. This concept, along with Schoon’s wonderfully created creatures, still has me enthralled with the books… I definitely recommend it to any YA readers who like sci-fi/adventure books. Looking for a good book? This sophomore novel in the Zenn Scarlett series is inventive and active and captivating; and a real delight to read!” – Looking for a Good Book
«««« ½ “An exciting and worthy follow-up to Zenn Scarlett, with an assortment of loveable new characters… Under Nameless Stars was a perfect blend of action and adventure, character development and humor. Schoon once again proves how inventive he is by adding a plethora of alien critters to his story, lovingly described and fantastically imagined. Add in a hefty amount of adventure and you have a winning combination…. Zenn is truly is one of my favorite young adult characters.”—Tammy Sparks, Books, Bones & Buffy
«««« “Action-packed … I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun space adventure and, of course, to anyone who enjoyed the first book.” – Tsana Dolichva, Astrophysicist and Science Fiction Author, Tsana’s Reads & Reviews
«««« “Schoon has really upped the ante with this book. A great sequel to one of my favourite books from last year.” – Ryan Lawler Reviews, Goodreads
«««« ½ “… a spectacular sequel… Exciting and action-packed. .. had me hooked from the first page…phenomenal.” – Lucinda Reviews, Goodreads
««««“(The Zenn Scarlett) series is another unique addition to its genre: YA Sci-Fi, from Strange Chemistry/ Angry Robot Books. I was very impressed with the world building in this novel… Schoon has a vivid and fascinating imagination, and his novels are absolutely overflowing with his inventive creatures and settings.” – Avid Reviews
«««« “…this one I seriously enjoyed…full of action and humour and plenty of food for thought too. A very good science fiction read with all the elements there… The themes are quite universal… but they’re still very much relevant for our current society. Very well deserved 4 stars. A fun page turner!” – Pili’s Reviews, Goodreads
«««« “…Under Nameless Stars is a wonderful sequel… The world building continues to be excellent and oodles of fun! It’s jam-packed with colorful characters, humor, and action. I got a bit teary eyed at the end… I certainly hope there are more adventures to come for Mars’ newest hero!” – Pinkindle Reads and Reviews
«««« “…just wow! The series has this rich diversity of planets and alien species… It was amazing… highly entertaining.” – YA on My Mind