Monday, August 18, 2025

Review: Hybrid (The Hybrid Series Book 2) by Candace Kade

About the Book
Lee Urban's search for truth could destroy everything.

After narrowly surviving several attempts on her life, Lee Urban retreats into hiding, seeking refuge with her family for the Lunar New Year. But the relaxing holiday turns into a heist when someone crashes the party with intel on the hybrid’s identity.

Driven by desperation, Urban accepts a position within the elite Dragons AI team, a high-stakes gamble that will propel her into the heart of the turbulent West. As she follows the elusive clues to the hybrid, the journey takes her closer to uncovering the truths about her own origins and the odd circumstances surrounding her adoption.

Tensions between the Enhanced and Naturals grow increasingly violent, and the Western Federation teeters on the brink of civil war. Urban's choices threaten to tear her family apart, and the secrets she unearths just might shatter the delicate balance of society.


MY THOUGHTS

I loved this heart-pounding sci-fi thrill ride! It was exciting, fast-paced, and impossible to put down.

It’s been a while since I read the first book, so I was worried it might take a little bit to get back into this world. I shouldn’t have worried. I was able to dive right back in with no problem.

The worldbuilding is stunning! Intricate and detailed, yet never overwhelming. Futuristic yet not out of the realm of possibility. The tech and gadgets were really interesting! Just as I thought with the first book, this is one of the most impressive and unique stories I’ve had the pleasure of reading.

The second half of the book takes Urban to the Western Federation. It was really interesting to see how it differed from the Asian Federation.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys exciting, clean young adult science fiction. Be sure to start with book one, though. This is not a standalone. I can't wait for the next book!

FIVE STARS

4 comments:

  1. Glad to know the second one is as good as the first. Maybe even better? It does sound like a fun sci fi series.

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    1. I think it was better than the first, which surprised me. It's rare for me to like a second book better than the first. It was a very happy surprise though! :D

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