Really not impressed. I love the masterpiece that is 'A Wrinkle in Time,' but the series peaked and, I would argue, really should have ended there. This book is like a clumsily written version of the exact same plotline, with the introduction of new characters and a new sci-fi world to try to disguise the eerie similarity. It also repeats several points and lines of dialogue throughout, and there were literally moments where characters would stand around talking for 30+ minutes, not really accomplishing anything, while someone's life and the fate of the universe was on the line (are these stakes sounding familiar)? There also seems to be next to no character development in Meg, Calvin, or Charles Wallace from the first book. In its defense, this book did have a couple interesting new characters and some suspense going for it, but I was about 65% of the way through the book before it really started getting 'good.' Would not recommend. Stick with the first book.