Title: Fugitives of Chaos

Series: Chos Chronicles, Book 2

Author: John C. Wright

Genre: Science Fiction

Wright is an amazing writer. Period. You cannot pick up any of his books without realizing so – usually shortly after the realization that you have been completely swept away with the story he has woven.  Fugitives of Chaos is nothing less than another brilliant work – but it should only be read in the context of Orphans of Chaos and Titans of Chaos, because the trilogy of books forms one complete story, each picking up almost exactly where the previous book left off.

Fugitives of Chaos picks up within a few days of the (seeming) defeat of the chaotist team of orphans/children. Amelia retains more of their escape attempt than the others, but Quinten, Colin, Vanity and Victor have all had their memories hidden from them. But even as forces known to them work to keep them captive, other forces, also unknown scheme for their freedom at the same time as others plot their utter destruction.

This is not a book which just moves a story from point A to point B. The narrative which unravels within more than doubles the stakes revealed in the first portion of the trilogy. The cosmos itself is at stake, and the freedom the children desire and strive for will be the very thing which destroys all they know and love.

If you are a fan of any level of fantasy or even of science fiction, this is a must-read. One could take a fraction of Wright’s vision for this book and create an entire series from the potentials therein. Just stop wondering about it and grab yourself a copy!

Worldview: polytheistic

Recommended Age: Definitely at least High School age. The children of the story are coming of age, and there are sexual overtones (though not too explicit) which would be inappropriate for younger readers. And the violence can be a little graphic, though not overwhelming by any stretch.