

Exo (Book One)
Author: Fonda Lee
Narrator: MacLeod Andrews
Unabridged: 20 hr
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
Published: 01/31/2017
Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Action & Adventure, Social Themes
Author: Fonda Lee
Narrator: MacLeod Andrews
Unabridged: 20 hr
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
Published: 01/31/2017
Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Action & Adventure, Social Themes
Fonda Lee is the author of Exo, which was a Junior Library Guild selection, and Zeroboxer, which was an Andre Norton Award finalist, a Junior Library Guild selection, and an ALA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. After spending years as a corporate strategist for Fortune 500 companies, she is now a writer and black belt martial artist living in Portland, Oregon. You can visit her online at www.fondalee.com.
Peace Day may be quickly approaching, but a battle is about to go down while something more sinister, bigger, bubbles beneath. Tension between the Global Security & Pacification Forces (SecPac) and humans is palpable; the humans’ hatred, disgust and raw fury with the zhree is tangible, yet they plan......more
While reading, Exo by Fonda Lee, I just kept thinking, 'Finally. FINALLY.' Finally, a young adult dystopian/science-fiction novel with a writer that understands the nuances and complexities of colonialism and oppression. Finally, a story that isn't just about the suppression of individualistic expres......more
Last year I read Fonda Lee's debut novel, Zeroboxer and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I went in to Exo expecting to like it, and I loved it. Enough so that I'm adding it to my favourites 2017 shelf. Lee has a gift for emotive storytelling and creative worldbuilding, which she puts to good u......more
Originally Posted On The Sassy Book Geek 3.5 Stars **** Thank you to Scholastic for sending me a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**** I was on and off with “Exo” a lot because there were many things I enjoyed and a few that I didn’t so I was debating between a 3 star and 3.5......more
Earth is now a few generations post invasion and governed by an alien race. Humans are part of the government and enjoy many rights, they have been given advanced alien technology in including these fused Exocels, protection from other alien races, and many other benefits There’s a faction of humans......more
Praise for Exo
"Fonda Lee's Exo is a deeply immersive story that balances fantastic, original world building with spine-tingling adventure. Days after finishing, I was still thinking about it." –Sabaa Tahir, author of the New York Times bestselling series An Ember in the Ashes
"Exo is my favorite type of sci-fi adventure–a novel that makes you question everything you think about our world . . . and what it means to be human." –Kass Morgan, author of the New York Times bestselling series The 100
"Believable, suspenseful science fiction." –Kirkus Reviews
"Science fiction fans will love this title." –VOYA
"Ethical questions add complex layers to this exciting sci-fi offering." –School Library Journal
Praise for Zeroboxer
"Lee's debut novel is an intense, smart, and action-packed read." –VOYA
"A superior sci-fi outing." –Kirkus Reviews
"A thought-provoking read.” –Booklist
"A strong debut from Lee, combining brutal, visceral athletic scenes with science fiction action, all woven around a complex moral dilemma." –Publishers Weekly