Book Review of Redemption by Christopher Artinian

Where did I find it: it’s the fifth book in the series and I’ve read each one.

What I liked: the trials and tribulations of building a community from scratch. I also enjoyed being among familiar characters again. The author likes having many people in his stories. They all play vital parts in bringing the story together. It isn’t confusing having so many, and it’s nice to see some of the lesser ones stepping forward and taking a bigger role this time.

What I didn’t like: as I felt from each book, the main character, Callie, is too young for the shoes she fills. Her character doesn’t behave like she is sixteen, I’d say eighteen at a minimum. Plus she was this age in the first book, Salvation, yet I get the impression more than a year has passed since they were liberated. The other thing I disliked was the slow burn of the story. The first conflict didn’t make an appearance till page 198. I understood why the first part was like it was, but I almost gave up. If I had, I’d have missed the best and most exciting part of the book. I’m so glad I persevered.

Overall: this is an amazing story. There are some great characters, all with their own quirks, strengths, and weaknesses. Many times, my heart was in my mouth, and then a lump would catch in my throat because it became so poignant. All in all, this is a superb series, and I recommend you start with the first book and work your way through it. A must for series, and post-apocalyptic lovers.

A Five Book Series.