Dale Cozort’s second Exchange novel continues from book one in a nicely consistent manner, inviting new readers with just enough hints of backstory to motivate the action, while keeping past readers satisfied by leaving the details untold. There’s a powerful theme of unbelonging, as characters with complex histories of deeds good and bad carve a life in their strange new world, while justice devolves into fear and the need to survive.

Well-researched science backs the mystery of intersecting worlds. Well-plotted action and well-drawn characters bring it to life. And well-hidden depths await exploration and discovery. All this makes Devouring Wind a cool story, action-filled with just the right amount of occasional violence and romance, offering plenty for readers to think about. No cardboard cutouts here—every good guy has a dark side and every darkness has some window to light.

The story’s complete. The exchange comes to its end, again. But who is the girl? What do the green monkeys know? And what will happen next? I’m eagerly hoping there’ll be more.

Disclosure: I was given a copy and I offer my honest review. ( )