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Populations Crumble #5
Captive
When things go from bad to worse, Demy and Nell's very survival is on the line.
Whisked away to an underground bunker, the chances of escape are slim, and rescue even slimmer. Can the girls work together to fight their way back to freedom, or is this where it all ends, on a cold metal torture table, hundreds of miles away from the ones they love?
Atlas is a man on a mission, enraged and ready to burn the whole world down to get his wife and her friend back from the Cabal's sadistic clutches. It's going to take everything he's got in his security arsenal to find the untraceable organization that's been kidnapping and torturing young women for decades. If he can keep Demy's matches from self-combusting in the meantime, that will be icing on the cake.
Old friends and new collide in an effort to find and stop the Cabal, before it's too late for Demy and Nell. But will they make it in time?
This book is the second installment in the Populations Crumble: Resurgence series. Books must be read in order, but reading the original trilogy is not required. This action-packed YA Dystopian Romance is a great fit for fans of The Selection and Divergent.
Whisked away to an underground bunker, the chances of escape are slim, and rescue even slimmer. Can the girls work together to fight their way back to freedom, or is this where it all ends, on a cold metal torture table, hundreds of miles away from the ones they love?
Atlas is a man on a mission, enraged and ready to burn the whole world down to get his wife and her friend back from the Cabal's sadistic clutches. It's going to take everything he's got in his security arsenal to find the untraceable organization that's been kidnapping and torturing young women for decades. If he can keep Demy's matches from self-combusting in the meantime, that will be icing on the cake.
Old friends and new collide in an effort to find and stop the Cabal, before it's too late for Demy and Nell. But will they make it in time?
This book is the second installment in the Populations Crumble: Resurgence series. Books must be read in order, but reading the original trilogy is not required. This action-packed YA Dystopian Romance is a great fit for fans of The Selection and Divergent.
- GenresDystopia
283 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 20, 2024
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About the author
K.A. Gandy
19 books120 followersK. A. Gandy was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She is married with two babies of her own. K. A. has worked as a restaurant hostess, library book shelver, ranch hand, tour guide, Realtor, tech whiz, landlord, and small business consultant, all in addition to pursuing her passion of writing. As a person of many interests, her life has never been boring.
She likes to write late in the evenings and thinks drinking hot tea and baking great cookies fuels hopes and dreams.
She likes to write late in the evenings and thinks drinking hot tea and baking great cookies fuels hopes and dreams.
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June 5, 2024
Not sure what happened
I gave the first book in the series four stars and enjoyed the story and characters. This time not so much. I couldn't connect to any of the characters. I felt like I was reading this because I had to finish an assignment rather than for the enjoyment. It just lacked the excitement of the first book for me. I was also getting frustrated with Fletcher's constant mentioning of his having to rescue Demy and Demy being wishy washy about her feelings.
I gave the first book in the series four stars and enjoyed the story and characters. This time not so much. I couldn't connect to any of the characters. I felt like I was reading this because I had to finish an assignment rather than for the enjoyment. It just lacked the excitement of the first book for me. I was also getting frustrated with Fletcher's constant mentioning of his having to rescue Demy and Demy being wishy washy about her feelings.
February 22, 2024
Great series!!
My only complaint is that I want to read the next book already!!
But this has been a great series so far. I'm happy to have chapters from the many characters'views. I really hope the bad guys get demolished in the next book.
My only complaint is that I want to read the next book already!!
But this has been a great series so far. I'm happy to have chapters from the many characters'views. I really hope the bad guys get demolished in the next book.
February 22, 2024
This is a fantastic addition to this well written and captivating dystopian series! An enthralling continuation of this exciting and thrilling storyline with great character development, and beautiful and descriptive world building that pulls you in and with the twist and turns has you hooked and on the edge of your seat.
February 23, 2024
This series is amazing, it keeps you needing to find out what happens next. This book has definitely been the most traumatic one, with Demy and Nell being kidnapped at the end of the last book and this is the story of their captivity. I'm so sad that I have to wait until December to find out what happens next!
February 22, 2024
captivating
I could feel the terror of the captive women. I kept asking myself which one would I be in that scenario? I can’t wait for the next book, and yet I dread it knowing it is to be the last in this series.
I could feel the terror of the captive women. I kept asking myself which one would I be in that scenario? I can’t wait for the next book, and yet I dread it knowing it is to be the last in this series.
February 23, 2024
Oh no!
Plenty of action packed moments and enjoyed the story. The villains were all part of the organisation. Wasn't overly enamoured with one of the suitor's attitude.
Plenty of action packed moments and enjoyed the story. The villains were all part of the organisation. Wasn't overly enamoured with one of the suitor's attitude.
February 29, 2024
Holy crap
What a rollercoaster ride that went through . wow so many emotions go through when reading this. Love the characters. Deny is amazing! Oh the ending...double wow!
What a rollercoaster ride that went through . wow so many emotions go through when reading this. Love the characters. Deny is amazing! Oh the ending...double wow!
March 3, 2024
i hate when a series isn’t completed when i read it 😃👍
March 6, 2024
A really enjoyable and easy to read fast paced dystopian thriller. I loved reading about Demy's and Nell's captivity and fight for survival and their dreams of escape.
March 21, 2024
Amazing couldn't put it down
June 14, 2024
Awesome read!
Love these characters and love following their adventures! This book is kinda dark and gritty but the ending is worth the wait! Can’t wait for the next one!
Love these characters and love following their adventures! This book is kinda dark and gritty but the ending is worth the wait! Can’t wait for the next one!
June 15, 2024
3.5 stars
November 28, 2025
Captivating
This was the most exciting book of the series. So much emotion, never have I wanted a HEA more than for Demy. Some interesting plot twists, a great read!
This was the most exciting book of the series. So much emotion, never have I wanted a HEA more than for Demy. Some interesting plot twists, a great read!
February 25, 2024
💜😰Excellent!!!
Demy woke up disoriented, her body very painful, her head confused, her ears stunned by the surrounding cries...
But where was she???.
>>>>>>>>>>
Excellent, breathtaking sequel where we carefully follow the dangerous adventures of young Demy in a lethal dystopian universe.
Will she make it out alive?
A read full of unexpected, suspense and expectations.
I recommend !
PS: I love the book cover like for volume 1 ❤️
Demy woke up disoriented, her body very painful, her head confused, her ears stunned by the surrounding cries...
But where was she???.
>>>>>>>>>>
Excellent, breathtaking sequel where we carefully follow the dangerous adventures of young Demy in a lethal dystopian universe.
Will she make it out alive?
A read full of unexpected, suspense and expectations.
I recommend !
PS: I love the book cover like for volume 1 ❤️
February 20, 2024
A really brilliant second part to this well written, interesting dystopian series! A great continuation of the story, a few twists turns & great character development, made the plot completely captivating! I did really enjoy this & strongly recommend the series to all that love this genre! You are in for a real treat!
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