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A review by laurenjodi
Midnight by Ellen Connor
3.0
Midnight
3 Stars
Synopsis
After wandering the post-apocalyptic wasteland for several years, Chris Welsh is well on his way to losing all semblance of humanity until he comes across one of the last vestiges of civilization run by the iron hand of Rosa Cortez. A force to be reckoned with, Rosa fears showing any weakness but cannot resist the desire for intimacy that Chris evokes within her. As the two face off against each other, they must also deal with threats from both within their community and without.
Review
A good story and romance but the main characters are not likeable or sympathetic.
The post-apocalyptic world is intense and gritty, however, it is still lacking an explanation as to what caused the Change in the first place.
Chris did not appeal to me in the first book and he doesn't much improve in this one. Moreover, he goes from a steadfast advocate of science to a believer in prophetic dreams and the paranormal with little character development. Rosa is emotionally scarred and distant, and her prejudices make it difficult to warm up to her.
The book is worthwhile for the secondary characters and the plot centering on a community of survivors struggling against numerous existential threats ranging from internal strife to external dust pirates.
Despite the failings of Midnight, the final installment remains on my TBR as it focuses on Penny and Tru, the children in the first book who I found particularly intriguing.
3 Stars
Synopsis
After wandering the post-apocalyptic wasteland for several years, Chris Welsh is well on his way to losing all semblance of humanity until he comes across one of the last vestiges of civilization run by the iron hand of Rosa Cortez. A force to be reckoned with, Rosa fears showing any weakness but cannot resist the desire for intimacy that Chris evokes within her. As the two face off against each other, they must also deal with threats from both within their community and without.
Review
A good story and romance but the main characters are not likeable or sympathetic.
The post-apocalyptic world is intense and gritty, however, it is still lacking an explanation as to what caused the Change in the first place.
Chris did not appeal to me in the first book and he doesn't much improve in this one. Moreover, he goes from a steadfast advocate of science to a believer in prophetic dreams and the paranormal with little character development. Rosa is emotionally scarred and distant, and her prejudices make it difficult to warm up to her.
The book is worthwhile for the secondary characters and the plot centering on a community of survivors struggling against numerous existential threats ranging from internal strife to external dust pirates.
Despite the failings of Midnight, the final installment remains on my TBR as it focuses on Penny and Tru, the children in the first book who I found particularly intriguing.