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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
I have read all the previous dystopian books written by John Marrs and really enjoyed this one as well. There are several key characters to keep track of so I wish I had made a cheat sheet, but did eventually keep them straight.
I was disappointed in the last couple of chapters, and wished it had been left out or gone another direction.
Still an enjoyable read and I’m hopeful we’ll get another book like this from John Marrs soon.
I was disappointed in the last couple of chapters, and wished it had been left out or gone another direction.
Still an enjoyable read and I’m hopeful we’ll get another book like this from John Marrs soon.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This reminded me of the movie Don’t Worry Darling in a few ways, and once again, John Marrs nailed this plotline.
I don’t have much to say except that I love this series so much, and I can’t wait to see what Marrs comes up with next. He has tackled finding your soulmate through DNA matches, self-driving cars and hostage situations, government-implanted secret data in individuals’ heads, marriage being manipulated and managed by the government, and now, the concept of trying out an AI child in a reality TV show setting. These plots are so intricately woven together and the way he addresses societal issues in his dystopian and speculative books always throws me for a loop.
As always, there are multiple POVs, multiple timelines, and short, jaw-dropping chapters that leave you wanting more. The reveals towards the end show how everything plays out and how everyone connects to each other. This man is brilliant. End of story. Take some more of my money, John. You’ve earned it.
I don’t have much to say except that I love this series so much, and I can’t wait to see what Marrs comes up with next. He has tackled finding your soulmate through DNA matches, self-driving cars and hostage situations, government-implanted secret data in individuals’ heads, marriage being manipulated and managed by the government, and now, the concept of trying out an AI child in a reality TV show setting. These plots are so intricately woven together and the way he addresses societal issues in his dystopian and speculative books always throws me for a loop.
As always, there are multiple POVs, multiple timelines, and short, jaw-dropping chapters that leave you wanting more. The reveals towards the end show how everything plays out and how everyone connects to each other. This man is brilliant. End of story. Take some more of my money, John. You’ve earned it.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I give it max 20 years before this goes from sci-fi to reality
fast-paced
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
some of the parts were a bit confusing but this man cannot
write a bad book ever
write a bad book ever
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Deportation
Moderate: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated