Reviews

For the Good of All by M.B. Dahl

katherinebriggs's review

4.0

I really enjoyed Dahl's world and fun, relatable characters. As soon as Ren enters her new world, it's a very hard book to put down--the tension and pacing are great. I highly recommend this adventurous science-fiction read!

story_sanctuary's review

4.0

I liked that this story follows three really different perspectives. There's Ren, a girl with a magical gift that she's spent her whole life desperate to conceal from the government which would kill her if they knew. There's Dart, (my favorite) a girl who grew up outside the city and now follows the Leader, a mysterious figure who promises freedom and leads a community of people who love and care for one another. And there's Owen, a boy caught between his heart and his ambitions in a big city. I could already tell from the moment I met each of them that they were going to be faced with big choices that would challenge everything they thought to be true. I love stories like that!

All in all, this is a strong dystopian story (think Scott Westerfeld's THE UGLIES) centered around a spiritual message of love versus control. I think readers who enjoy dystopian and faith-positive stories will really enjoy this one.

Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions my own.