My Review
Oh, what a rollercoaster of a read this was! All the adults have died from something the teenagers call The Death. They have formed “groups” led by teenagers who look after the younger ones. Day-to-day survival is a constant struggle.
But there are always baddies around to make life even harder. Called the Lythes, they rule the city with an iron fist. People are caught and never seen again. What is behind those heavily guarded gates?
Sixteen-year-old Lexi tells the story from her point of view, sharing her hopes and fears, and even falling in love.
Unfortunately, Lexi finds herself on the wrong side of the Lythes’ gates. This is where the story really ramps up and makes you want to keep turning the pages. Clever author!
E. J. Cook is a new writer for me and clearly knows just how to entertain. If you enjoy stories with clever twists, give Into the City a go.
Books
Book Blurb and Link
How far would you go to save those you care about?
Ever since a worldwide pandemic wiped out the whole of the adult population, Lexi has done her best to keep herself and her friends safe. In a city where surnames are forbidden and youths are left to run riot, it’s not been easy.
When Luther, the ruler of surnames, captures Lexi’s friend, she has no choice but to risk everything to try and get him back. The problem is… People who enter Luther’s compound don’t usually come back out.
Once inside, Lexi discovers that even those she knows best have secrets that they would rather keep hidden. But that’s not all. The compound hides something bigger than anything she could have imagined. Something that has the potential to change the future, not just of the city, but of the world.
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