Point of View

The novel is presented in third person from a limited perspective. However, unlike some novels, this perspective is not limited to a single character. The majority of the novel is seen from the perspectives of Laureline and the Valerian clones. For example, at one point the Valerian clone is being chased, and he falls. Laureline can no longer see what is happening from his perspective, so she picks up a satellite feed that shows her the scene from a larger view. In most cases, the reader sees and knows only what Laureline knows. This perspective allows the author to preserve the twist when Jadna finally meets the Egg Alien in person. Though Jadna has known all along that the Egg Alien is not dangerous, she has kept that information secret.

However, the perspective switches after Laureline is knocked unconscious. At that point, Jadna dons a...