#24 in Young adult
Gemina
- 674
- Pages
- about 12 h
- Reading time
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About the book
A New York Times Bestseller Brace yourself for GEMINA—the highly anticipated sequel to the book critics called “out-of-this-world awesome”—featuring journal illustrations by bestselling author Marie Lu! Moving to a space station at the edge of the galaxy was always going to be the death of Hanna’s social life. Nobody said it might actually get her killed. The sci-fi saga that began with the breakout bestseller Illuminae continues on board the Jump Station Heimdall, where two new characters will confront the next wave of the BeiTech assault. Hanna is the station captain’s pampered daughter; Nik the reluctant member of a notorious crime family. But while the pair are struggling with the realities of life aboard the galaxy's most boring space station, little do they know that Kady Grant and the Hypatia are headed right toward Heimdall, carrying news of the Kerenza invasion. When an elite BeiTech strike team invades the station, Hanna and Nik are thrown together to defend their home. But alien predators are picking off the station residents one by one, and a malfunction in the station's wormhole means the space-time continuum might be ripped in two before dinner. Soon Hanna and Nik aren’t just fighting for their own survival; the fate of everyone on the Hypatia—and possibly the known universe—is in their hands. But relax. They've totally got this. They hope. Once again told through a compelling dossier of emails, IMs, classified files, transcripts, and schematics, Gemina raises the stakes of the Illuminae Files, hurling readers into an enthralling new story that will leave them breathless. Praise for Illuminae: A New York Times Bestseller A PW Bestseller “Out-of-this-world awesome.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Stylistically mesmerizing.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “An arresting visual experience.” —Booklist, Starred “A game-changer.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred
Reading order · The Illuminae Files
- IlluminaeStart hereIlluminae–Not ranked yet
- GeminaThis book
8.38.3 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.7 across 281 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 60% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Young adult average of 7.8. That is how 8.3 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.4 | 11 | 4% |
| Hardcover | 8.7 | 270 | 96% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“A solid YA story, I didn't find it as compelling as the previous book but it's still well written.”
Frequently asked
What is Gemina rated?
8.3 out of 10, from 281 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Gemina worth reading?
Readers give it 8.3/10 from 281 ratings, which puts it ahead of 88 % of the Young adult shelf.
How long does it take to read Gemina?
About 12 hours at an average reading pace — 674 pages.
Where does Gemina rank?
#24 in Young adult on the current snapshot.
Which volume of the series is Gemina?
Volume 2 of 2 in The Illuminae Files. The full reading order is one tap away above.
What age is Gemina for?
Gemina sits on the Young adult shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 13 and up. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating. It has 674 pages — longer than 91% of the ranked books in Young adult.
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