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A review by nannyf
Breeder by Casey Hays
4.0
I was provided with a copy of this book by the author for R&R.
I am a huge fan of Dystopian books, and jumped at the chance to read this one. The synopsis sounded a bit different, and I was intrigued by it. I can honestly say I wasn't disappointed.
In a post apocalyptic world Kate lives in a village run by other women. Men are there also, but only as 'stock' to impregnate breeders, thus continuing the female line. Should any male babies arrive they are dealt with swiftly.
Everyone is taught from an early age that Fate is in charge. That Fate is decided by the alignment of the stars as soon as they are born, and cannot be changed.
But Kate is different. She knows what she is destined by Fate to be, but she doesn't want it, doesn't like it, and she will rebel against it. However this rebelling does not go down too well with the council.
This is a book which is, at times, very sweet. Kate forms relationships, of a sort, with several of the 'stock' and it is those relationships which provide some genuinely moving moments.
The book is written well and instantly grabs your attention, and keeps it throughout. I was desperate to find out where it was going and what would happen. There are various twists and turns throughout, and a little bit of mystery thrown in for good measure.
The ending promises a sequel which I can't wait to read, and I hope it follows soon. This is a great addition to the Dystopian genre which I definitely recommend.
I am a huge fan of Dystopian books, and jumped at the chance to read this one. The synopsis sounded a bit different, and I was intrigued by it. I can honestly say I wasn't disappointed.
In a post apocalyptic world Kate lives in a village run by other women. Men are there also, but only as 'stock' to impregnate breeders, thus continuing the female line. Should any male babies arrive they are dealt with swiftly.
Everyone is taught from an early age that Fate is in charge. That Fate is decided by the alignment of the stars as soon as they are born, and cannot be changed.
But Kate is different. She knows what she is destined by Fate to be, but she doesn't want it, doesn't like it, and she will rebel against it. However this rebelling does not go down too well with the council.
This is a book which is, at times, very sweet. Kate forms relationships, of a sort, with several of the 'stock' and it is those relationships which provide some genuinely moving moments.
The book is written well and instantly grabs your attention, and keeps it throughout. I was desperate to find out where it was going and what would happen. There are various twists and turns throughout, and a little bit of mystery thrown in for good measure.
The ending promises a sequel which I can't wait to read, and I hope it follows soon. This is a great addition to the Dystopian genre which I definitely recommend.