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jennlopez's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
abstract18's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
charly_freedom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kasen_picard's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rilobilly's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
lotte28_1d's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
alongreader's review
5.0
I should never have doubted Teri. I couldn't see how everything could possibly be tied up nicely by the end of the book, but she got it all done without rushing anything or dragging anywhere. Everyone gets an ending; most of them even get the end they deserve. Some fairly heavy science stuff comes out of nowhere at the end, but it's easy enough to follow.
I would absolutely adore another book set a few years down the line, to see what's happening in England (and other countries mentioned during this one) but this is a great place to leave it if nothing else is coming. Fantastic trilogy, well worth your time, and I'll be watching for more from Teri Terry in the future.
Receiving an ARC did not alter my opinion in any way.
‘They’re kids. They haven’t done anything wrong; it’s not their fault they got sick, and didn’t die. Look, this isn’t something you have to do, it’s just they need help –and you need help, too. I thought it was a good idea.’
‘You thought wrong. I think you’d better leave.’
I stare back at Angus’s closed, angry face, and I’m bewildered. How could I have got things so very wrong?
As I head for the door I can hear Maureen pleading with her dad to listen to me, to take a chance. The desperation in her to have children in the house is painful to hear; it’s greater than her fear of survivors. But he’s not having it.
I start to unload the bike from the back of the truck; Angus comes outside again. His face is like thunder. ‘It makes sense to me now, what you said –that you’ve known survivors. That Freja is one of them, isn’t she? That’s why she never had the tattoo. You lied to us, and you brought her into our home.’
He’s says it like she’s a poisonous snake. I don’t answer him. I start the bike, and head up the road.
As I go I’m replaying what happened, the things he said, and I’m stunned. Even Maureen. The thought of survivors horrified her; she might have been willing, but only because having no children horrifies her even more.
How can they be so prejudiced about people they don’t know, that they know nothing about?
I would absolutely adore another book set a few years down the line, to see what's happening in England (and other countries mentioned during this one) but this is a great place to leave it if nothing else is coming. Fantastic trilogy, well worth your time, and I'll be watching for more from Teri Terry in the future.
Receiving an ARC did not alter my opinion in any way.
‘They’re kids. They haven’t done anything wrong; it’s not their fault they got sick, and didn’t die. Look, this isn’t something you have to do, it’s just they need help –and you need help, too. I thought it was a good idea.’
‘You thought wrong. I think you’d better leave.’
I stare back at Angus’s closed, angry face, and I’m bewildered. How could I have got things so very wrong?
As I head for the door I can hear Maureen pleading with her dad to listen to me, to take a chance. The desperation in her to have children in the house is painful to hear; it’s greater than her fear of survivors. But he’s not having it.
I start to unload the bike from the back of the truck; Angus comes outside again. His face is like thunder. ‘It makes sense to me now, what you said –that you’ve known survivors. That Freja is one of them, isn’t she? That’s why she never had the tattoo. You lied to us, and you brought her into our home.’
He’s says it like she’s a poisonous snake. I don’t answer him. I start the bike, and head up the road.
As I go I’m replaying what happened, the things he said, and I’m stunned. Even Maureen. The thought of survivors horrified her; she might have been willing, but only because having no children horrifies her even more.
How can they be so prejudiced about people they don’t know, that they know nothing about?
planetbeth91's review
5.0
A stunning finale to an excellent series that blends actual physics with sci-fi and mixes into a wonderful story. Loved it. I will always have time for Teri's stories.
nylanbooks's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0