"Literally and literarily hilarious." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review, Breaking Badlands

"Reintgen is a masterly storyteller." - School Library Journal, Starred Review, Breaking Badlands

“The setup will draw comparisons to The Hunger Games, but Reintgen’s characters stand on their own, and the trials they face are inventive. Emmett’s self-deprecation, wit, and ability to see the good in others will keep readers riveted and eager for the next volume in this planned trilogy.” – Publishers Weekly, Nyxia

“A black protagonist in outer space is welcome...copious action and a reality TV atmosphere (the scoreboard shows regularly) make the pace flow. Fast-moving and intriguing.” - KIRKUS, Nyxia

“An amazing adventure of intelligence and strength, this sci-fi book presents diverse and complex characters in a tale about greed and internal compromise. The author brings to life more than a dozen characters with depth and individual personalities and agendas. This is a wonderful example of how personal and corporate values are often intertwined despite being at odds with each other. Verdict: Fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner series will enjoy this series opener.” – School Library Journal, Nyxia

“Nyxia seems to have a mind of its own, but its mystery will carry over into the sequel, which cannot come soon enough. Reintgen makes Emmett’s hard-fought journey of emotional and physical growth compelling, and his sibling-like, inspirational relationship with Kaya is notably refreshing. Most of the other characters are likewise fleshed out, though to a lesser degree, and their lives on the planet beckon readers to the next volume.” - Voya, Nyxia

“The futuristic ship is full of impressive gadgets; the competitions are clever and it’s fun to guess what skill they might be designed to elicit; the true stars, however, are the teens themselves, wildly diverse and all carrying their own emotional baggage. It is still of note when an African American boy pops up as a sci-fi protagonist, and Emmett is a complex, well-developed, and rich character who speaks, acts, and interacts like a teen who was raised in a rough, urban setting but surrounded by people who love him. Both curious and suspicious at every turn, he is an ideal narrator, and a sequel can’t come soon enough.” – The Bulletin, Nyxia

“A high-octane thriller with a fully realized, complex cast and twists at every turn. Nyxia grabs you from the first line and never lets go until the last.” – Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites (Nyxia)

“An engrossing premise that explodes to life in Reintgen's imaginative debut. Highly recommended!” – Jason M. Hough, New York Times bestselling author (Nyxia)

“We’ve got our Katniss and Tris and Ender and Thomas and all the other teens that kick a lot of ass in pursuit of a goal... and now we have Emmett.” – Nic Stone, debut author of Dear Martin (Nyxia)

“File this book under A for Amazing.” – Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Illuminae Files (Nyxia)

“Brilliant concept meets stellar execution in this fast-paced deep space adventure. I was hooked from page one.” - Victoria Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author (Nyxia)

“Reintgen’s Nyxia has all the qualities that will make this become a blockbuster and one of the most important young-adult science-fiction stories of our time. The plot is gripping. The characters are a spectacularly multi-ethnic blend of misfits and outsiders that are unflinchingly human and flawed. Simply amazing all around, and I desperately need the next story from this new author.” – Jay Coles, Author of Tyler Johnson Was Here (Nyxia)

“Sleek, fast, and action-packed, this is a thrilling new take on space adventure. I got to the end and instantly wanted more.” –Stefan Bachmann, author of the internationally acclaimed The Peculiar (Nyxia)

“With a vivid cast of characters, relentless pacing, and layers of mystery, Reintgen hits all the right buttons to craft an addictive page turner.” – Fonda Lee, author of Zeroboxer and Exo (Nyxia)