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Sylvain Neuvel: For the First Time, Again (2023, Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom) 3 stars

"For the First Time, Again" was the final book in the "Take Them to the Stars" trilogy. Overall I quite enjoyed the series and would recommend it. It's not sci-fi in the traditional sense, but uses it to tell an interesting story.

I think the setting and world-building is a little better than they actual story, but it's definitely engaging. While the ending wasn't what I would describe as fulfilling, it still felt appropriate for the story and characters. In a lot of ways, I think this whole series might have felt better and more cohesive as a single book without attempting the theatrical act structure.

All of that said, these books were easy to read and certainly kept my interest. I'd recommend them if you're looking for something new but also somehow familiar.