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Broken Lies
by Claire Vale
I'm not one for zombie stories (they're Living Corpses here - not technically dead, but close enough) so the fact that I finished this and immediately started wanting the next one should tell you something.
It's set in England, so the Americanisations threw me somewhat. (English students are not "seniors", nor do they have a "Mom". And the things growing in brambles are "blackberries".) I'm putting that down to the publisher helpfully "fixing" things for Americans, who can't possibly be exposed to unfamiliar vocabulary or spellings. Except for words like "tosser", which thankfully remained unfixed... Okay, rant over. Back to the story.
Lake is a relatively normal teenager in a world devastated by climate change and then a terrible virus, making things we take for granted (like the internet) a relic of the past, available only for historical purposes. She lives safely within the city walls with her mother until she sees her safe option vanishing, and then her life begins to change.
I love Lake's realism. Her honest - though horrific - thoughts in times of crisis, her feelings of cowardice under stress and the raw emotions carried through the story.
The ending was a little strange, and almost abrupt, but it sets the scene well for the next book. I'll be looking for it.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
It's set in England, so the Americanisations threw me somewhat. (English students are not "seniors", nor do they have a "Mom". And the things growing in brambles are "blackberries".) I'm putting that down to the publisher helpfully "fixing" things for Americans, who can't possibly be exposed to unfamiliar vocabulary or spellings. Except for words like "tosser", which thankfully remained unfixed... Okay, rant over. Back to the story.
Lake is a relatively normal teenager in a world devastated by climate change and then a terrible virus, making things we take for granted (like the internet) a relic of the past, available only for historical purposes. She lives safely within the city walls with her mother until she sees her safe option vanishing, and then her life begins to change.
I love Lake's realism. Her honest - though horrific - thoughts in times of crisis, her feelings of cowardice under stress and the raw emotions carried through the story.
Spoiler
I loved the way she values her friendship with Ash. It's precious to her, and it should be. Friends who make you want to be a better person are worth keeping. I love that she doesn't rush into choosing a boyfriend, and her confusion when trying to separate herself and her history with friend-Ash from betraying-Ash-she-loves. I wasn't quite as keen on Yet Another Love Triangle, but it was handled well.The ending was a little strange, and almost abrupt, but it sets the scene well for the next book. I'll be looking for it.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.