You need not be a fan of the games to appreciate the skill Jemisin brings to this fun, fast-moving sci-fi tale. (Though she's a big fan of the games, and you can totally tell) I can tell how much fun the writers were having with this thing: ranging across the galaxy, upending dastardly plots, engaging in shoot outs, snapping on the gear and letting 'er rip. Mass Effect: Andromeda--Initiation is a blast, for more than one meaning of the word. - Barnes & Noble SFF blog a brisk, bracing romp involving artificial intelligence, unethical scientific research, espionage, and violent shenanigans...an absolute blast - Tor.com I loved the exciting and intense action, which kept the book's pacing rapid and engaging. At the same time, we got a level of character exploration not typically seen in a lot of media tie-in novels - Biblio Sanctum