My Review
I absolutely loved this story. Book two was extremely intense, especially the relationship between Avril and Donavon, their fight to survive the long walk, and their journey through a dead zone.
The author’s idea of the future is probably the most realistic I have ever read. Life feels similar to our own, but the cars are more digital, and robots are used more often, although not the metal, human-shaped kind. It is all so believable that I found it completely intriguing.
Avril, Daniel and Donavon continue their journey to London, and although things happen, I will not give any spoilers. Some of it is heartbreaking, and I do love an emotional story. I was rooting for them and also feeling frustrated with them at the same time.
The author is clever in imagining a future like this, one that is not so far away in time but still worlds apart.
Sometimes you come across a series that deserves far more attention than it has received. I can only judge that by the reviews, and in many ways this book is genius. For fans of post-apocalyptic stories, this is a must, and for readers who love character-driven fiction, this will definitely appeal.
I am a novella lover, and when I read a longer book I prefer it to be under three hundred pages. This one is longer, and I know many people enjoy getting deep into a story and losing themselves. I did too.
I cannot praise the storytelling enough, and I now need to know what happens next!
My favourite place is Instagram. you can follow me there, but I also recommend following the author too.
H L Heidemann has a fantasy series. You should check out her books. She is a great storyteller.
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Book Blurb and Link
Avril Forbes spent ten years of her life confined to The Towers. Every day the same. Her community groomed and molded by those in charge, so that when they were needed, they were compliant and disease free. Ready to go to war for a country they believed was keeping them safe. Unable to stay and be forced into a life she hadn’t chosen, Avril escaped.
Suddenly, she was out into the world, facing the elements, on a journey to London to try and change the views of those keeping her family locked away. Even though Avril felt alone, she was forced to share everything she had with her ex lover’s younger brother. Shelter, resources, herself.
What if she just gave up? Can Avril keep going for long enough to make a difference? Or is there really no difference to be made at all?
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