Shadow of the Hegemon

good but not spectacular entry in the "Ender's Game"-series

short plot description: set shortly after the events in "Ender's Game" we return to earth. Ender is sent into exile by his brother Peter, Ender's sister Valentine goes with him, the other Battle School children commanded by Ender return to their home countries. After the end of the war a power struggle for world dominance has broken out, the Battle School children are thought of as valuable resources to be won or destroyed and Peter Wiggin thinks he can finally realise his ambitions. But a figure from Bean's past resurfaces and has his own plans...

The events are told mostly from the perspective of Julian "Bean" Delphiki and Petra Arkanian.

My thoughts: more of the same, a good book but nothing really unexpected happens. A nice visit in the Ender Universe but nothing new here for anyone already familiar with the characters and Card's books.

My advice: if you are new to the "Ender"-series keep this one for later, without context not everything may make sense. Start with "Ender's Game" and if you like it continue with "Ender's Shadow" and then this book.