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wolfshine's review
5.0
The world’s been destroyed. Zara has been in a medically induced coma for five years. Or so she’s been told. When Zara is groomed to acclimation in a place known as Outpost Eight, filled with the belief that a terrorist attack destroyed her country and she and a handful of others were the only survivors. It’s not long before things start to not add up. Questions are forming. The most haunting of all: is it all a lie?
Full of twists and turns. At first, the book seemed so straight forward, but as the book came to a close, it was jolting to see just how much suspense the author could pack into the book. Zara was an easy MC to root for. She was sweet but determined. A strong character. I also liked Cliff, Zara’s “Bunker Boy.” Even though I shouldn’t, I found myself feeling sorry for him.
Although a short listen, it’s definitely a rollercoaster.
Narration was soft and lilting which fit the sweet personality of the MC.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
Full of twists and turns. At first, the book seemed so straight forward, but as the book came to a close, it was jolting to see just how much suspense the author could pack into the book. Zara was an easy MC to root for. She was sweet but determined. A strong character. I also liked Cliff, Zara’s “Bunker Boy.” Even though I shouldn’t, I found myself feeling sorry for him.
Although a short listen, it’s definitely a rollercoaster.
Narration was soft and lilting which fit the sweet personality of the MC.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
jenbsbooks's review
2.0
This was just okay for me. The MC is 18 years old ... but her thoughts, actions and speech felt more like a 13-year old in my opinion. A very sheltered and naive pre-teen. Just thoughts like "Uncle Brad hollers out a swear" and "she mouths words that look like cusses" and "we haven't done the deed" and "Nothing in me wants to kiss him. I don't want to touch my lips to his." It was really almost how she dealt with everything. It was eye-rolling to me.
The basic concept was decent ... I figured out stuff long before the characters did, and I wasn't at all surprised. This was a very cult, "Handmaid's Tale" with the cape and "breeding" women, and the overtly religious feel. Again though, a little over the top. The women go through a "speed dating" and then the men choose them, they walk out and they are "married".
And the age thing. Our MC is 18 years old ... but 5 years have gone by. Other than her hair being cut, she hasn't changed at all during those five years in a "coma" or what not. The whole five year thing is HUGE, but then some of the main people "she's 18?" and our MC "forgets" to remind them that if five years have really passed, then she'd be 23. There is a little three year old girl, who is very advanced for being just three.
I started out with the audiobook, but switched to the Kindle copy. In addition to not caring for the story, the narrator's voice was just okay. Maybe I was tainted by my dislike for the MC. She did fine with different voices, although they were all a bit irritating ... but again, maybe that was the characters themselves. There were a couple weird pronunciations, two notable ones were abbreviations. NICU and OBGYN. The Nick-ooo, and O.B.gin.
I received a copy of the audiobook for free in exchange for a review.
I was able to access the KindleCopy on my KindleUnlimited plan.
Would have been a DNF except it was short, and I felt obligated to leave a review.
The basic concept was decent ... I figured out stuff long before the characters did, and I wasn't at all surprised. This was a very cult, "Handmaid's Tale" with the cape and "breeding" women, and the overtly religious feel. Again though, a little over the top. The women go through a "speed dating" and then the men choose them, they walk out and they are "married".
And the age thing. Our MC is 18 years old ... but 5 years have gone by. Other than her hair being cut, she hasn't changed at all during those five years in a "coma" or what not. The whole five year thing is HUGE, but then some of the main people "she's 18?" and our MC "forgets" to remind them that if five years have really passed, then she'd be 23. There is a little three year old girl, who is very advanced for being just three.
I started out with the audiobook, but switched to the Kindle copy. In addition to not caring for the story, the narrator's voice was just okay. Maybe I was tainted by my dislike for the MC. She did fine with different voices, although they were all a bit irritating ... but again, maybe that was the characters themselves. There were a couple weird pronunciations, two notable ones were abbreviations. NICU and OBGYN. The Nick-ooo, and O.B.gin.
I received a copy of the audiobook for free in exchange for a review.
I was able to access the KindleCopy on my KindleUnlimited plan.
Would have been a DNF except it was short, and I felt obligated to leave a review.
storieswithsoul's review
5.0
Wow, it's such an emotional read and so well-written. I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. The story gave me the chills and also made me happy that it ended well. I really enjoyed reading it and once again I'm in awe of the characters and the their tale, so beautifully woven that it makes you feel their fears, annoyance and relief. I loved every single minute of it and would recommend it to all book lovers.
Zara is a teenager whose only concern is to graduate from high school and go to a good college. Until one day she wakes up and finds out that the world as she knows it is gone. It seems that humanity has digressed to middle ages, where women have no voice and no rights. She is grieving the loss of her family and fears for her survival. Amidst all the sadness she meet her 'Bunker Boy.' At least, he is kind to her. His name is Cliff and he is going to be her husband in this chaotic new world.
To Zara, something feels off about this world. She is not satisfied by the explanation she has received. She must find her own answers. As she begin to investigate things start to unravel and the truth is far more cruel than the fabrications she had been told. Will she be able to save herself and the others or are they all doomed in this existence?
It's a must read novel. The story and the characters are all amazing and the best thing is that it's a quick read. I love it when I can read a book in one sitting. ;)
Zara is a teenager whose only concern is to graduate from high school and go to a good college. Until one day she wakes up and finds out that the world as she knows it is gone. It seems that humanity has digressed to middle ages, where women have no voice and no rights. She is grieving the loss of her family and fears for her survival. Amidst all the sadness she meet her 'Bunker Boy.' At least, he is kind to her. His name is Cliff and he is going to be her husband in this chaotic new world.
To Zara, something feels off about this world. She is not satisfied by the explanation she has received. She must find her own answers. As she begin to investigate things start to unravel and the truth is far more cruel than the fabrications she had been told. Will she be able to save herself and the others or are they all doomed in this existence?
It's a must read novel. The story and the characters are all amazing and the best thing is that it's a quick read. I love it when I can read a book in one sitting. ;)
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