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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Verses of the Void Volume 2: Odyssey by Joshua Clark is a science fiction novel set in the 2200s, where humanity faces environmental collapse and dwindling resources. The story follows Chris Weaver, a starship pilot with a mysterious medical condition, as he leads his crew on a perilous journey to find a new habitable planet. Amidst cosmic anomalies, psychological challenges, and personal struggles, Chris must earn his crew’s trust and confront unimaginable choices as they navigate the vast and treacherous unknown.
Author Joshua Clark has a great balance of hard science fiction and deep psychological exploration in this inventive and well-crafted tale, creating a narrative that is action-packed in the high-tension moments, but also very thought-provoking when you set the book down between chapters. His ability to craft tense, atmospheric scenes, particularly those involving the crew's mental and emotional struggles, created a new level of complexity that elevated the story beyond typical space exploration tales because it really dug deep into what makes people tick. I felt the cold sweat of tension and horror-struck trauma in many scenes, with a visceral sense of how badly the characters we’ve come to know and love are suffering, especially Chris. Clark's portrayal of humanity’s desperation in the face of extinction is compelling as a central emotional throughline, and his exploration of the unknown is both terrifying and fascinating, making the reader question the very nature of reality and what survival actually means by the gripping conclusion. Overall, Verses of the Void Volume 2: Odyssey is a highly recommended read for sci-fi fans and readers of the series so far.
