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Eden's Root Trilogy #2
Seeds of War
Seeds of War is the second book in the Eden's root trilogy.
The mission of Eden must be fulfilled and Eden’s best Seekers are needed. Forming a new group they dub the Seeders, Fi, Asher, and Sean are joined by a new addition as they set out to bring hope and support to the Topsiders in the form of radios and heirloom seeds. Their experiences Topside prepare them for the threat from marauding gangs they call Lobos, but it is a different, less obvious sort of threat that takes them by surprise. As radio broadcasts begin to reconnect Eden and the Topsiders, the Seeders stumble upon mysterious broadcasts from unknown stations. When two of their own new radio stations go silent within days of each other, Fi and her companions realize that something is terribly wrong. Eden finds itself pitted against a growing and unknown force as their very mission lights the flames of war.
The mission of Eden must be fulfilled and Eden’s best Seekers are needed. Forming a new group they dub the Seeders, Fi, Asher, and Sean are joined by a new addition as they set out to bring hope and support to the Topsiders in the form of radios and heirloom seeds. Their experiences Topside prepare them for the threat from marauding gangs they call Lobos, but it is a different, less obvious sort of threat that takes them by surprise. As radio broadcasts begin to reconnect Eden and the Topsiders, the Seeders stumble upon mysterious broadcasts from unknown stations. When two of their own new radio stations go silent within days of each other, Fi and her companions realize that something is terribly wrong. Eden finds itself pitted against a growing and unknown force as their very mission lights the flames of war.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 13, 2012
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Rachel Fisher
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Since I was a girl I've been an avid reader, a science-fiction fanatic, and a lover of words.
A scientist by background, I've always loved biology-based science-fiction. It is in this vein that I offer my work.
Since I was a girl I've been an avid reader, a science-fiction fanatic, and a lover of words.
A scientist by background, I've always loved biology-based science-fiction. It is in this vein that I offer my work.
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August 1, 2012
4.5 of 5 stars, but I like to round up!
First off, I feel I need to clarify something: Ms. Fisher is a fellow independent author, and my friend. That said, I didn't actually get to know her until recently (read: after I'd already fallen in love with her first book, "Eden's Root"). She let me have a copy of Seeds of War before the publication date and asked me for some honest feedback. That's what this is.
"Seeds of War" continues the story of Fi Kelly (and Asher, Sean, et al---but to me, it's Fi's story). In "Eden's Root" Fi fought for the survival of her Family (a group who has chosen to be a family). She finally got them to Eden, a safe haven, and convinced the leaders to allow them to stay. This book made such an impression on me that I immediately went through my family's survival kits and updated them, adding in things I hadn't thought of until reading Ms. Fisher's very impressive debut. This book has continued to hover in my mind for months.
Now for more specifics on "Seeds of War." I was enthralled by this book, so my comments will be longer than usual!
If you know me at all, you know that I hate to give people spoilers. I have no desire to ruin a book for someone else. However, there are some things that are given away in the blurb, so I have no problem discussing those. :)
Fi's group of Seekers--people who go out into the world searching for things the colony needs--are given a new assignment. They become the Seeders. Their job is to take heirloom seeds, that don't have any of the genetic modifications that caused all the problems in the first place, to groups who live in the open. These groups are then able to plant and harvest their own food. The Seeders also take radios to each group, so they can stay in touch. Their third job? To seed areas around rivers and lakes with heirloom strains of grasses and plants to grow wild.
The first time the group leaves Eden in book 2, they come across a group of wild, murderous people they call Lobos. While these groups are dangerous, they aren't the biggest danger, in my opinion. There always have been people with such tendencies, and there always will be.
What scares me are the Truthers. They are a religious sect that has decided the Famine is God's punishment for seeking knowledge. I hear what you're saying, and you're right. The Truthers aren't necessarily scary. However, these people who say they won't hurt people, do things that a peaceful religious sect should not be doing. Now, I'm afraid of saying too much and giving things away, so I'd better change the topic.
In "Eden's Root" there were the starts of some relationships, which continue in "Seeds of War." I'm not going to go into them, but I will say there's a wedding... :)
The ending is perfect! Bring. It. On. Fi is more than a match for anything the Truthers can throw at her.
I am miserably awaiting the final installment of this trilogy. Ms. Fisher, I'm begging you to keep us waiting as short a time as possible!
First off, I feel I need to clarify something: Ms. Fisher is a fellow independent author, and my friend. That said, I didn't actually get to know her until recently (read: after I'd already fallen in love with her first book, "Eden's Root"). She let me have a copy of Seeds of War before the publication date and asked me for some honest feedback. That's what this is.
"Seeds of War" continues the story of Fi Kelly (and Asher, Sean, et al---but to me, it's Fi's story). In "Eden's Root" Fi fought for the survival of her Family (a group who has chosen to be a family). She finally got them to Eden, a safe haven, and convinced the leaders to allow them to stay. This book made such an impression on me that I immediately went through my family's survival kits and updated them, adding in things I hadn't thought of until reading Ms. Fisher's very impressive debut. This book has continued to hover in my mind for months.
Now for more specifics on "Seeds of War." I was enthralled by this book, so my comments will be longer than usual!
If you know me at all, you know that I hate to give people spoilers. I have no desire to ruin a book for someone else. However, there are some things that are given away in the blurb, so I have no problem discussing those. :)
Fi's group of Seekers--people who go out into the world searching for things the colony needs--are given a new assignment. They become the Seeders. Their job is to take heirloom seeds, that don't have any of the genetic modifications that caused all the problems in the first place, to groups who live in the open. These groups are then able to plant and harvest their own food. The Seeders also take radios to each group, so they can stay in touch. Their third job? To seed areas around rivers and lakes with heirloom strains of grasses and plants to grow wild.
The first time the group leaves Eden in book 2, they come across a group of wild, murderous people they call Lobos. While these groups are dangerous, they aren't the biggest danger, in my opinion. There always have been people with such tendencies, and there always will be.
What scares me are the Truthers. They are a religious sect that has decided the Famine is God's punishment for seeking knowledge. I hear what you're saying, and you're right. The Truthers aren't necessarily scary. However, these people who say they won't hurt people, do things that a peaceful religious sect should not be doing. Now, I'm afraid of saying too much and giving things away, so I'd better change the topic.
In "Eden's Root" there were the starts of some relationships, which continue in "Seeds of War." I'm not going to go into them, but I will say there's a wedding... :)
The ending is perfect! Bring. It. On. Fi is more than a match for anything the Truthers can throw at her.
I am miserably awaiting the final installment of this trilogy. Ms. Fisher, I'm begging you to keep us waiting as short a time as possible!
July 23, 2012
I hope to buy this on Wednesday! I can hardly wait!
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Shoot! I'm done! Hurry up, Ms. Fisher! I want more!
Well done, Ms. Fisher! I loved every bit of the story. It was well worth the wait. The characters and plot are so real that I forgot what reality really was. And it is a book that makes you think. I makes you want to be ready. It makes you want to fight to keep Truefood, if we still have any. It is so late that I can't think of more to say. I am that overwhelmed and under-worded!
***
Shoot! I'm done! Hurry up, Ms. Fisher! I want more!
Well done, Ms. Fisher! I loved every bit of the story. It was well worth the wait. The characters and plot are so real that I forgot what reality really was. And it is a book that makes you think. I makes you want to be ready. It makes you want to fight to keep Truefood, if we still have any. It is so late that I can't think of more to say. I am that overwhelmed and under-worded!
August 12, 2012
First a huge thank you to the author Rachel E Fisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for a review! But just to make myself clear, the rating of this book is in no way related to the fact i got the book from her, he deserved the rating i gave it and i believe in constructive review!
So i was really eager to get an hand on this book since i really liked the first one but i have to say i was a scared because in a lot of trilogy the second book tend to act as a filler and be less action packed since it setting the pace for the last installment but you'll be happy to know it's not the case with that serie....actually if some of you thought that now they reached Eden they will just live happily ever after and i don't know....all hold hands and sing Kumbaya...well you're dead wrong! For all the others if you thought that there's no way Fi will quietly stay in her pod...you're in for a threat!
The book start exactly where the first one stopped and is once again narrated by Fi, Asher and Sean. There's fewer part told by Asher and Sean but the moment they kick in is always for some crucial part of the story. The colony of Eden just got a transmission from an other station, none other than one of the Diaspora, ring a bell? Yeah that's the station on which the plan of Eden are based and from where Ki and her familly got kick out of the list because of her dad's sickness. It's pretty much a relieve for both station to learn that they are not alone and can exchange informations about the situation.
The seeders are also starting a new mission, even more important that when they go on seeks. They will visit all these smalls group of peoples outside and give them radio, so everybody can finally communicate and start a network to share infos, story and hope since limited human contacts has been a burden for the survivors so far but even more important rhey will bring heirloom seeds...it's finally time to reintroduce truefood into the world and give the chance to the survivors to grow their own food and slowly start to construct a life again.
From now on we would think that it could only get better right? Unfortunately here comes the ''Truthers'' which can be compared to a sect of religious extremist (or as Sean call them ''crackpot''). Fi and the gang discover them through the radio network and rapidly understand that they are not friendly as they pretty much despite everything Eden's working for. It wouldn't be much of a problem if all they were doing was talking, but unfortunately they start destroying everything the seeders are working so hard to do and i don't wanna give too much away but let's just say it get's ugly.
So if you're looking to read an amazing YA dystopia story with action, love (yep there's a wedding!) and a touch of humor (can i just say i still laugh when i'm thinking about a drunk and slightly jealous Ash!) the Eden's root trilogy is exactly what's you're looking for....what are you waiting? Got it as soon as you can!
One last thing i have to mention a huge thumbs up for the introduction of Sarah as a more important character. The author once again strived and succeeded in creating an other strong female character (which is something a lot of female authors have a hard time doing) and gave her an amazing personnality and background story!
I can't wait to read the final installment, hope we'll get it for 2013 (no pressure of course!)
So i was really eager to get an hand on this book since i really liked the first one but i have to say i was a scared because in a lot of trilogy the second book tend to act as a filler and be less action packed since it setting the pace for the last installment but you'll be happy to know it's not the case with that serie....actually if some of you thought that now they reached Eden they will just live happily ever after and i don't know....all hold hands and sing Kumbaya...well you're dead wrong! For all the others if you thought that there's no way Fi will quietly stay in her pod...you're in for a threat!
The book start exactly where the first one stopped and is once again narrated by Fi, Asher and Sean. There's fewer part told by Asher and Sean but the moment they kick in is always for some crucial part of the story. The colony of Eden just got a transmission from an other station, none other than one of the Diaspora, ring a bell? Yeah that's the station on which the plan of Eden are based and from where Ki and her familly got kick out of the list because of her dad's sickness. It's pretty much a relieve for both station to learn that they are not alone and can exchange informations about the situation.
The seeders are also starting a new mission, even more important that when they go on seeks. They will visit all these smalls group of peoples outside and give them radio, so everybody can finally communicate and start a network to share infos, story and hope since limited human contacts has been a burden for the survivors so far but even more important rhey will bring heirloom seeds...it's finally time to reintroduce truefood into the world and give the chance to the survivors to grow their own food and slowly start to construct a life again.
From now on we would think that it could only get better right? Unfortunately here comes the ''Truthers'' which can be compared to a sect of religious extremist (or as Sean call them ''crackpot''). Fi and the gang discover them through the radio network and rapidly understand that they are not friendly as they pretty much despite everything Eden's working for. It wouldn't be much of a problem if all they were doing was talking, but unfortunately they start destroying everything the seeders are working so hard to do and i don't wanna give too much away but let's just say it get's ugly.
So if you're looking to read an amazing YA dystopia story with action, love (yep there's a wedding!) and a touch of humor (can i just say i still laugh when i'm thinking about a drunk and slightly jealous Ash!) the Eden's root trilogy is exactly what's you're looking for....what are you waiting? Got it as soon as you can!
One last thing i have to mention a huge thumbs up for the introduction of Sarah as a more important character. The author once again strived and succeeded in creating an other strong female character (which is something a lot of female authors have a hard time doing) and gave her an amazing personnality and background story!
I can't wait to read the final installment, hope we'll get it for 2013 (no pressure of course!)
January 18, 2013
Several years after taking off in search of EDEN, Fi and her Family are finally safe in the underground home. They made it after losing loved ones and having to take the lives of those who wanted to cause them harm. Fi and her Family are still in danger when having to go topside but it is nothing like when they were on their own. For once, since the horrific famine started, they can believe of a future worth living for.
Soon EDEN wants to help others by giving them hopes of a future and a chance at starting over. Topsiders are given radios and other means that will help them with this restart. Things are going great at first, but when a new 'voice' starts spilling lies the group has to figure out a way to calm the chaos.
Gee whiz!! I just adored the flip out of SEEDS OF WAR. I was absolutely sucked in from the beginning. Fisher did a great job giving the reader an awesome story. I think what helped me enjoy this one more was the fact it was a bit more shorter than book one, EDEN’S ROOT, and it flowed better too. The pace was spot on and I had a hard time putting it down. Then came the ending! Well, it wasn’t really the ending. My nook was being a turkey and had it ending before it was really supposed to. I was thinking that Fisher was leaving us with a really cryptic cliffhanger. But after I took the book off my nook and re downloaded it…all was well and I was able to actually finish the book like the author intended. (That is another strike against the ol’ nook.) But oh what a real ending it was.
But before every great ending comes the meat of the book. You know the guts of the story, that part between getting sucked in and spitted out? Even though the ending will leave you breathless and worried for the group…it’s the middle that got me. So much happens in this one. Everything that happened topside had me on my on the edge of my seat for fear of something going wrong. And boy did some things go wrong. Everything that happened between Fi and Asher had me swooning and weak in the knees. I mean, goodness…these 2 are amazing together. And everything spoken by the ‘voice’ had me cringing. Some of the things he was spouting did not sit well with me. Yep, so much happens in this one I don’t know where to start or what to tell without giving stuff away. I will say that I was smitten with Sean and Sara. Though not everything is cotton candy and sunshine for them, I enjoyed getting that closer look in to their lives.
I am one of those people that get so enamored by anything and everything post-apocalyptic. But Fisher brought up some very good things…things that we take for granted every day. Oh dear, I really hope I never have to think about those things. I cringe at the idea of the items I would have to go without.
All in all I was very happy with the story, the characters, how it all went down. So thankful I didn’t just take my nook’s word for and think that was the end, because I would have missed out on quite a bit of goodness and one stellar ending. So with my conclusion I leave you with one final thought…READ THIS SERIES. That is all.
Soon EDEN wants to help others by giving them hopes of a future and a chance at starting over. Topsiders are given radios and other means that will help them with this restart. Things are going great at first, but when a new 'voice' starts spilling lies the group has to figure out a way to calm the chaos.
Gee whiz!! I just adored the flip out of SEEDS OF WAR. I was absolutely sucked in from the beginning. Fisher did a great job giving the reader an awesome story. I think what helped me enjoy this one more was the fact it was a bit more shorter than book one, EDEN’S ROOT, and it flowed better too. The pace was spot on and I had a hard time putting it down. Then came the ending! Well, it wasn’t really the ending. My nook was being a turkey and had it ending before it was really supposed to. I was thinking that Fisher was leaving us with a really cryptic cliffhanger. But after I took the book off my nook and re downloaded it…all was well and I was able to actually finish the book like the author intended. (That is another strike against the ol’ nook.) But oh what a real ending it was.
But before every great ending comes the meat of the book. You know the guts of the story, that part between getting sucked in and spitted out? Even though the ending will leave you breathless and worried for the group…it’s the middle that got me. So much happens in this one. Everything that happened topside had me on my on the edge of my seat for fear of something going wrong. And boy did some things go wrong. Everything that happened between Fi and Asher had me swooning and weak in the knees. I mean, goodness…these 2 are amazing together. And everything spoken by the ‘voice’ had me cringing. Some of the things he was spouting did not sit well with me. Yep, so much happens in this one I don’t know where to start or what to tell without giving stuff away. I will say that I was smitten with Sean and Sara. Though not everything is cotton candy and sunshine for them, I enjoyed getting that closer look in to their lives.
I am one of those people that get so enamored by anything and everything post-apocalyptic. But Fisher brought up some very good things…things that we take for granted every day. Oh dear, I really hope I never have to think about those things. I cringe at the idea of the items I would have to go without.
All in all I was very happy with the story, the characters, how it all went down. So thankful I didn’t just take my nook’s word for and think that was the end, because I would have missed out on quite a bit of goodness and one stellar ending. So with my conclusion I leave you with one final thought…READ THIS SERIES. That is all.
September 10, 2013
Rating: 3.5/5
Before starting this review, I just want to thank Rachel Fisher for sending me this signed copy. :)
It took me a while to get into the book, but once it did, I couldn't really stop. Though I couldn't yet feel connected to the main character Fi, I found myself more drawn to others like Sara and Sean. Perhaps, I feel like Fi always looks like she's near perfection and that everyone is always telling her how amazing she is and it's like, in lack of better of words, a turn off to me. I think that's why Sara and Sean got to me more because they aren't praised like the others and it makes me relate to them much more. As for Asher; I enjoyed learning slightly more about him since not a lot have been said previously.
But I really enjoyed the twist the author added to the book because it reflects a certain realism to the story. Religion has always been part of this world and even more in dire times. The addition of this new religious group just gives another point of view to the whole situation. Doubts are there making us think and making us question our beliefs which I really enjoyed.
Fi and her friends have a lot to deal with in this new instalment of the series; some they expected and others... well that weren't expected. Dealing with those will require for them to rethink a lot of things and it gives the book a new perspective.
I'm really looking forward to read the final instalment of this trilogy. I'm looking forward to see how it will end.
Before starting this review, I just want to thank Rachel Fisher for sending me this signed copy. :)
It took me a while to get into the book, but once it did, I couldn't really stop. Though I couldn't yet feel connected to the main character Fi, I found myself more drawn to others like Sara and Sean. Perhaps, I feel like Fi always looks like she's near perfection and that everyone is always telling her how amazing she is and it's like, in lack of better of words, a turn off to me. I think that's why Sara and Sean got to me more because they aren't praised like the others and it makes me relate to them much more. As for Asher; I enjoyed learning slightly more about him since not a lot have been said previously.
But I really enjoyed the twist the author added to the book because it reflects a certain realism to the story. Religion has always been part of this world and even more in dire times. The addition of this new religious group just gives another point of view to the whole situation. Doubts are there making us think and making us question our beliefs which I really enjoyed.
Fi and her friends have a lot to deal with in this new instalment of the series; some they expected and others... well that weren't expected. Dealing with those will require for them to rethink a lot of things and it gives the book a new perspective.
I'm really looking forward to read the final instalment of this trilogy. I'm looking forward to see how it will end.
July 20, 2012
This is my book. I added a rating to my first book, but won't in future. It's too weird. Of course I think it's five stars...otherwise, why would I publish it? :)
August 30, 2012
I LOVE this cover!
WHAT A SEQUEL!!!!!! Totally loved this! Can't wait for the next one!
WHAT A SEQUEL!!!!!! Totally loved this! Can't wait for the next one!
January 31, 2013
Got to say I really did love Seeds of war. This dystopian book didn’t disappoint, I was always left guessing with what’s going to happen next. When I thought I knew what was coming it turned out a surprise when I was wrong.
The setting for this book to place mostly in either eden or outside where our main characters travel too. It surprises me by how much backpacking they do with the distances they travel. They go so far to stay away for weeks and weeks for their job, sleeping outside under the stars. They love their job and look forward to doing it, you have to be fit to pull off that long of a trip. Though I can understand why they like it, being coupped up inside a place inside a mountain for long periods of time would feel quite boring.
The plot was fine, It was interesting to see how Fi new life inside Eden turned out inside of Eden.(all during the first book Fi and her family was trying to get to Eden to be safe, from the world outside) Not to mention we get to learn more about the reasons why the famine happen. (yes they do explain it) Fi was pissed at the reason for the famine, I would have been pissed too and probably want to kill the guy but Fi after having time to herself realized that the scientist who did this, never wanted to cause the Famine but it did, so the one person who was apart of that group, told Fi and she forgave him and told him to tell his story. Oh! we also see a new group of bad guys. The bad guys are called Truthers, Well not really bad guys and of course they don’t see themselves as bad guys. I’m sorry but if you burn down crops and electronics’ that people need to contact one another you are bad guys in my eyes. They believe that everything eden is trying to do(which is helping people) is evil.
Fi is our main character who in the last book found Eden. She stayed relatively the same person, only time she changed is near the ending of the book but that’s logical because of what new development she found out about. She now works for them going on seeking missions. Seeking is something where they go out into the world and gather materials from abandon stores or abandon houses. Because her group (Asher, Sean and Sean’s girlfriend Sara) has been doing so well the higher ups wants to do something for the families who are living outside in the world. This is where Fi gets back her role as being a leader of a group. She does a great job at being a leader, she knows how to lead and this is the role that makes her shine as a person. Though good drama does happen in this book from the wedding between her an Asher, which was really cute and sweet. To something I couldn’t believe Fi and Asher wouldn’t make sure not to happen. I won’t say what but I find it stupid that when she finds out about this thing she doesn’t go home right away. Hearing how Fi could agree with what the preacher man was saying (he has a name but this fits him more). She knows that Eden is doing it’s best with helping people so I can’t see how she could believe this percher man lies. Then suddenly she see’s him a devil for his words. I don’t get her and her switching sides all the time. It makes me doubt her abilty to be someone people can trust.
Asher is a great guy and a great boyfriend/finance/husband. He is a good trainer of the seekers, training them how to protect themselves and fight. Which I find pretty cool, anyone who can fight and use a sword is hot in my eyes. He is actually the one to plan the whole wedding between him and Fi, I thought usually a girl is the one ot plan the wedding but he did it himself and surprised Fi. It was cute and it made me wish how I could get a sweet guy like him. It’s really surprising when he suddenly becomes jealous over Fi. He wasn’t jealous at all in the first book when Sean has crushing on her. No he became jealous he and Fi gotten married. It’s so silly and I laughed to myself at how silly he had acted towards guys Fi was talking too.
Sean is Fi’s friend and fellow Seeker/Seeder, at first he seemed to be the same as how he acted in the first book but then he totally changed to protect the one he loves. Whether it’s a good change or a bad change we’ll just have to wait and see. He is still all about gadgets still and gets mad when the Truthers destroy a farm that had a lot of computers.
Sara has a complete personality change from the ending of the first book to the starting of this book. Only because she now because with Fi in charge of the seeking (which before was only left for the men) she may have a chance to become who she wants to be. Which is a very strong character. Her reason for this doesn’t make sense to me still but maybe it’s because I’m not all that connected to her but she does the job right. She picks up on skills fast and I enjoy how she can kick ass when the time needs her to be a kick ass type of person. I can’t wait to see what more she brings onto the table in the next book.
The setting for this book to place mostly in either eden or outside where our main characters travel too. It surprises me by how much backpacking they do with the distances they travel. They go so far to stay away for weeks and weeks for their job, sleeping outside under the stars. They love their job and look forward to doing it, you have to be fit to pull off that long of a trip. Though I can understand why they like it, being coupped up inside a place inside a mountain for long periods of time would feel quite boring.
The plot was fine, It was interesting to see how Fi new life inside Eden turned out inside of Eden.(all during the first book Fi and her family was trying to get to Eden to be safe, from the world outside) Not to mention we get to learn more about the reasons why the famine happen. (yes they do explain it) Fi was pissed at the reason for the famine, I would have been pissed too and probably want to kill the guy but Fi after having time to herself realized that the scientist who did this, never wanted to cause the Famine but it did, so the one person who was apart of that group, told Fi and she forgave him and told him to tell his story. Oh! we also see a new group of bad guys. The bad guys are called Truthers, Well not really bad guys and of course they don’t see themselves as bad guys. I’m sorry but if you burn down crops and electronics’ that people need to contact one another you are bad guys in my eyes. They believe that everything eden is trying to do(which is helping people) is evil.
Fi is our main character who in the last book found Eden. She stayed relatively the same person, only time she changed is near the ending of the book but that’s logical because of what new development she found out about. She now works for them going on seeking missions. Seeking is something where they go out into the world and gather materials from abandon stores or abandon houses. Because her group (Asher, Sean and Sean’s girlfriend Sara) has been doing so well the higher ups wants to do something for the families who are living outside in the world. This is where Fi gets back her role as being a leader of a group. She does a great job at being a leader, she knows how to lead and this is the role that makes her shine as a person. Though good drama does happen in this book from the wedding between her an Asher, which was really cute and sweet. To something I couldn’t believe Fi and Asher wouldn’t make sure not to happen. I won’t say what but I find it stupid that when she finds out about this thing she doesn’t go home right away. Hearing how Fi could agree with what the preacher man was saying (he has a name but this fits him more). She knows that Eden is doing it’s best with helping people so I can’t see how she could believe this percher man lies. Then suddenly she see’s him a devil for his words. I don’t get her and her switching sides all the time. It makes me doubt her abilty to be someone people can trust.
Asher is a great guy and a great boyfriend/finance/husband. He is a good trainer of the seekers, training them how to protect themselves and fight. Which I find pretty cool, anyone who can fight and use a sword is hot in my eyes. He is actually the one to plan the whole wedding between him and Fi, I thought usually a girl is the one ot plan the wedding but he did it himself and surprised Fi. It was cute and it made me wish how I could get a sweet guy like him. It’s really surprising when he suddenly becomes jealous over Fi. He wasn’t jealous at all in the first book when Sean has crushing on her. No he became jealous he and Fi gotten married. It’s so silly and I laughed to myself at how silly he had acted towards guys Fi was talking too.
Sean is Fi’s friend and fellow Seeker/Seeder, at first he seemed to be the same as how he acted in the first book but then he totally changed to protect the one he loves. Whether it’s a good change or a bad change we’ll just have to wait and see. He is still all about gadgets still and gets mad when the Truthers destroy a farm that had a lot of computers.
Sara has a complete personality change from the ending of the first book to the starting of this book. Only because she now because with Fi in charge of the seeking (which before was only left for the men) she may have a chance to become who she wants to be. Which is a very strong character. Her reason for this doesn’t make sense to me still but maybe it’s because I’m not all that connected to her but she does the job right. She picks up on skills fast and I enjoy how she can kick ass when the time needs her to be a kick ass type of person. I can’t wait to see what more she brings onto the table in the next book.
January 17, 2013
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Seeds of War is a tricky book to review. While I was still very interested in the overall idea, I felt like this book suffered from second-book-in-a-series syndrome. It was missing a strong, central, overarching conflict. It had a lot of mini conflicts, and a few half developed overall conflicts, but nothing was really strong and central. I think that made the book lose focus a bit.
Before I dive further into that, I'll talk about some of the things I liked. I really enjoyed learning more information about the famine and the government's involvement. Eden starts communicate with Diaspora II, and at one point they finally start asking some tough questions, like What the heck happened and how did the famine begin? In the first book I really starved for those little details, and in Seeds of War , we finally get some bits of information.
There were also some really sweet romance moments, but there are good things and bad things about the romance itself. At about the halfway mark, I was suddenly hit with a really sweet romance between Fi and Asher. The problem was that it practically didn't exist at all before this point, and then it really dwindled down after this point. I know that Fi and Asher were already dating when the book started, but I feel like their romance never really came into play in the first half of the book. They were just.. together. There was no sweetness, no fluff love stuff. Then it suddenly came at us full force for like ten pages, and I really enjoyed it. I just wish that could have been more integrated throughout the entire book. As a romance junkie, I think that would have made me like the book more overall.
Side note: there was a moment with unprotected sex that made me roll my eyes. Sometimes I just can't believe teenagers are that stupid. I know some of them are, but it just aggravates me.
The pacing at the beginning of the book was... really weird. Fi & Co. had to go on this huge six month long mission. They made a big deal out of it, and there was this whole sad moment about Fi having to leave her sister behind and say goodbye to her, and them all going on about how it'll be sooo dangerous. But those six months passed by in like 10-20 pages. I just felt like there was a huge build up, and I thought it was going to be a really central part of the book, and then it was just over in a quick breeze. I honestly think that entire part could have been cut from the book and just summarized as something that already happened between books one and two.
Seeds of War also had some religious points in it that I wasn't crazy about. I'm not a religious person and I don't love reading about it. The religion didn't dominate the book, but for a while I thought it was going to. It's connected to the "growing and unknown force" that's referenced to in the blurb, which is introduced as a group of religious extremists called the Truthers. Once we got passed the religious stuff, there was a cool new development involving the Truthers and my interest was really piqued, but then nothing really happened and I felt like the ball was dropped a little. There was no clear purpose to connect the characters to the Truthers, so for the most part I just saw them as existing independently of each other, with a few references here and there.
I was just never really sure where the book was headed. Fi & Co.'s mission was to start reconnecting the world by supplying settlers with radios and heirloom seeds, but there was no conflict there, and the lack of conflict kind of made me lose interest. The Truthers were causing trouble, but it was never enough trouble to make them truly intertwined with the plot.
I'm still pretty fascinated by the whole story and famine part of Seeds of War , but ultimately this book did feel like a bridge between the first book and the third book, where there will probably be some sort of showdown. The title of the book—Seeds of War—implies war, but we never actually see a war in this book. It is hinted that it will exist in the third book, but it makes me question why this book isn't called Reconnection instead, and the third book could be called Seeds of War. So for me, this book wasn't quite as good as Eden's Root, but I'm thinking the third book will probably be an improvement.
February 1, 2013
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At A Glance
The concept of this Trilogy still fascinates me, but the plot really needed to be more focused in Seeds of War.
The Good
I was excited to read book two of the Eden's Root Trilogy because I have been dying to see what was going to happen next. For the most part I wasn't disappointed. I was truly shocked by the developments in this book. The Truthers, the religious group who are strongly anti-technology, are gaining followers and are taking drastic measures to spread their version of what the world should be like. The Lobos, a dangerous gang, also make appearances. They still scare the crap out of me. They are as vicious and violent as ever, and this time, they have goals. A group of killers with a goal to accomplish can make one hell of a force to be reckoned with.
We also learn how the famine came to be. OMG, the stupidity of some people is limitless. Believe me, that's how you will feel when you find out the cause of all this. It was a twist I didn't expect.
Fi was the same strong leader we have come to love. But she goes through some issues of faith in Seeds of War. Because though the Truthers go about it the wrong way, their message sometimes rings true to Fi. I was surprised to see Fi waver in her convictions, but it was interesting to see her work out her problems. Asher was there with her every step of the way. And though Fi and Asher don't always see eye to eye, they always find a way to compromise and do what's right or for the best.
I was more excited to see Sean and and Sara become close. Sara was an interesting character. We see her as a somewhat shy but friendly person in Eden's Root, but in this book her ferocious side comes out. She trains to become a part of the Seeders along with Fi, Asher, and Sean. She turns out to be one of the best fighters of the group. Sara has a fire inside her because of her past, and she doesn't let anything hold her back. I both respected her and was fearful for her because at times it seemed like she let her past eat away at her.
I was so excited this time around because we start to see the rebuilding of communication, government, and cropping. Life is slowly starting to get back to normal. Of course there is a lot to still fix but the small steps taken so far look promising. The reality of this topic makes this Trilogy fascinating. All this could easily happen to us. Scary, right?
If you were waiting for the answers to the many questions we all had after Eden's Root, then Seeds of War will not disappoint. You leave this book with a sense of understanding and hopefulness. The Truthers are still a major obstacle to overcome, which makes me anxious to read book three as soon as possible.
The Bad
Though I enjoyed Seeds of War, I also found a lot of stuff that bothered me. First, the plot. There was no focus, it was a little all over the place. There was really no set goal or main conflict. This is a book of sub-plots.
I loved the romance that Asher and Fi finally had, but the build up was non-existent. They did no more than kiss and spend some time together then all of a sudden they are getting married and having a romantic wedding night. I wish we got to see their relationship build more.
Then last, the pacing. It was so odd. We would get all this lead up to this dangerous mission that will last months, then once the mission starts, it ends in a matter of a dozen or so pages with nothing huge happening, just minor set backs. I just don't understand all this tension being built up for a limp conclusion.
The Snuggly
Despite the lukewarm relationship building, I did love Asher and Fi's relationship right before and after the wedding. They were very sweet together and though the sexual tension was YA-ish, it was still steamy in it's own right.
Final Thoughts
The plot was not focused they way I hoped it would be and the pacing was sometimes off, but I still enjoyed Seeds of War. We get both hope for a better future and the ominous feeling of something bad to come. How much worse will it get before it gets better? Who knows. But I will for sure be there to find out. Recommended for those who love the concept of this book.
Quotes
"Fi, ordinary people pushing themselves to become extraordinary is our only hope if we're going to pull together and reconnect this broken world."
*****
"Mr. Grey," her voice wavered. "Would you be so kind as to help me out of my dress?"
He was grateful that it took only two steps to reach her, because his legs seemed to have turned to mush. He nestled behind her, so close that his body skimmed hers in places, each touch sending little shocks zinging through him. Fi dropped her hands with a shy smile as he reached for the clasps.
At A Glance
The concept of this Trilogy still fascinates me, but the plot really needed to be more focused in Seeds of War.
The Good
I was excited to read book two of the Eden's Root Trilogy because I have been dying to see what was going to happen next. For the most part I wasn't disappointed. I was truly shocked by the developments in this book. The Truthers, the religious group who are strongly anti-technology, are gaining followers and are taking drastic measures to spread their version of what the world should be like. The Lobos, a dangerous gang, also make appearances. They still scare the crap out of me. They are as vicious and violent as ever, and this time, they have goals. A group of killers with a goal to accomplish can make one hell of a force to be reckoned with.
We also learn how the famine came to be. OMG, the stupidity of some people is limitless. Believe me, that's how you will feel when you find out the cause of all this. It was a twist I didn't expect.
Fi was the same strong leader we have come to love. But she goes through some issues of faith in Seeds of War. Because though the Truthers go about it the wrong way, their message sometimes rings true to Fi. I was surprised to see Fi waver in her convictions, but it was interesting to see her work out her problems. Asher was there with her every step of the way. And though Fi and Asher don't always see eye to eye, they always find a way to compromise and do what's right or for the best.
I was more excited to see Sean and and Sara become close. Sara was an interesting character. We see her as a somewhat shy but friendly person in Eden's Root, but in this book her ferocious side comes out. She trains to become a part of the Seeders along with Fi, Asher, and Sean. She turns out to be one of the best fighters of the group. Sara has a fire inside her because of her past, and she doesn't let anything hold her back. I both respected her and was fearful for her because at times it seemed like she let her past eat away at her.
I was so excited this time around because we start to see the rebuilding of communication, government, and cropping. Life is slowly starting to get back to normal. Of course there is a lot to still fix but the small steps taken so far look promising. The reality of this topic makes this Trilogy fascinating. All this could easily happen to us. Scary, right?
If you were waiting for the answers to the many questions we all had after Eden's Root, then Seeds of War will not disappoint. You leave this book with a sense of understanding and hopefulness. The Truthers are still a major obstacle to overcome, which makes me anxious to read book three as soon as possible.
The Bad
Though I enjoyed Seeds of War, I also found a lot of stuff that bothered me. First, the plot. There was no focus, it was a little all over the place. There was really no set goal or main conflict. This is a book of sub-plots.
I loved the romance that Asher and Fi finally had, but the build up was non-existent. They did no more than kiss and spend some time together then all of a sudden they are getting married and having a romantic wedding night. I wish we got to see their relationship build more.
Then last, the pacing. It was so odd. We would get all this lead up to this dangerous mission that will last months, then once the mission starts, it ends in a matter of a dozen or so pages with nothing huge happening, just minor set backs. I just don't understand all this tension being built up for a limp conclusion.
The Snuggly
Despite the lukewarm relationship building, I did love Asher and Fi's relationship right before and after the wedding. They were very sweet together and though the sexual tension was YA-ish, it was still steamy in it's own right.
Final Thoughts
The plot was not focused they way I hoped it would be and the pacing was sometimes off, but I still enjoyed Seeds of War. We get both hope for a better future and the ominous feeling of something bad to come. How much worse will it get before it gets better? Who knows. But I will for sure be there to find out. Recommended for those who love the concept of this book.
Quotes
"Fi, ordinary people pushing themselves to become extraordinary is our only hope if we're going to pull together and reconnect this broken world."
*****
"Mr. Grey," her voice wavered. "Would you be so kind as to help me out of my dress?"
He was grateful that it took only two steps to reach her, because his legs seemed to have turned to mush. He nestled behind her, so close that his body skimmed hers in places, each touch sending little shocks zinging through him. Fi dropped her hands with a shy smile as he reached for the clasps.
January 31, 2013
Source: Received from author in exchange for an honest review
Fans of Eden's Root will eagerly devour Seeds of War, which possesses many of the qualities that made the first book so strong a debut. Sympathetic characters, a generous amount of action, a little bit of mystery, and a lot of romance all combine to form a story that will engross readers and leave them anxious for the final book. Science fiction and dystopians in particular have inundated the market, but Seeds of War stands out with its focus on the human elements and its underlying belief that good always shines out in the darkness.
Characterization proves one of Fisher's strongest points. Even though many of the characters (Fi, especially) possess too many talents to seem real, their basic goodness makes them sympathetic to readers. Tragedy has brought them together and their dedication to working together to achieve a better future is truly touching when one considers that tragedy could have revealed more selfish instincts. A range of characters with varying ages, nationalities, races, skills, educations, and backgrounds demonstrate their willingness to learn from one another and to share their strengths and weaknesses. Even though a global crisis would seem the perfect time for society to practice survival of the fitness, many of the survivors in this world recognize the worth of each individual and the value of the different gifts they possess.
Furthermore, even the characters who seem the most unbelievable when it comes to skills in weaponry or science, prove relatable in their quite normal hopes and fears. They worry about school, dream of starting families, and try to deal with the sadness in their pasts. Their focus on the almost mundane while they face the impossible is understandable--the kinds of things they used to take for granted now seem precious. The most realistic part of the book may be when Fi and her friend Sara have to deal with the pain of their menstrual cycles in a world without easy access to medication.
Fisher's fearlessness in addressing issues pertinent to young women really sets her book apart. It was nice to see someone acknowledge the agony women face each month and treat it as something normal, rather than as something taboo. Still, she goes further, addressing topics like sex and pregnancy. Fi decides to wait until she gets married, which is refreshing in young adult literature and probably wise, considering she spends most of her time in the wilderness fighting off violent gangs--difficult to do while carrying a child. When a married couple does become pregnant, Fisher provides a realistic portrait of the joy and anxiety that can come with such an unexpected discovery.
Despite the likeability of the characters and the realism in their relationships, however, some of them cross the line of believability. Fi, now seventeen, supposedly can not only best most men in a fight, act as a charismatic leader, and work as a diplomat, but also do graduate-level biology. Her teenage voice, which creeps into the narrative through her thoughts on events, comes as a shock; she seems too mature to be thinking such things in such terms. The least Fisher could do is show Fi in a lab. It might not prove as exciting as watching Fi fight for her life, but science lovers everywhere would get a kick out of it and it would make me believe that Fi can actually do biology. When Fi has so many other skills, I tend to dismiss the ones I have not seen demonstrated.
Sara, too, gains too many skills for me to believe. She begins as a quiet girl, apparently academically gifted. Soon, however, she, too, has turned into a fighting machine. Readers know that something in her past drives her, but the transformation still occurs too rapidly to seem plausible. She proves oddly bloodthirsty for someone hitherto known only for her brains. I really hope Fisher at least follows the implications of this change--can Sara really seek revenge forever? It is not a healthy approach to life and I would be disappointed if Sara never realizes this simply because it's useful for the team to have a beserker defeat all their enemies for them.
Fans of Fisher and lovers of science fiction will, however, find it easy to overlook these flaws. The book has an interesting premise, provides a generous amount of action, and--for all the Fi/Asher shippers out there--really develops some key relationships. The fate of the world is hanging in the balance and I for one cannot wait for the final installment of this special trilogy.
Fans of Eden's Root will eagerly devour Seeds of War, which possesses many of the qualities that made the first book so strong a debut. Sympathetic characters, a generous amount of action, a little bit of mystery, and a lot of romance all combine to form a story that will engross readers and leave them anxious for the final book. Science fiction and dystopians in particular have inundated the market, but Seeds of War stands out with its focus on the human elements and its underlying belief that good always shines out in the darkness.
Characterization proves one of Fisher's strongest points. Even though many of the characters (Fi, especially) possess too many talents to seem real, their basic goodness makes them sympathetic to readers. Tragedy has brought them together and their dedication to working together to achieve a better future is truly touching when one considers that tragedy could have revealed more selfish instincts. A range of characters with varying ages, nationalities, races, skills, educations, and backgrounds demonstrate their willingness to learn from one another and to share their strengths and weaknesses. Even though a global crisis would seem the perfect time for society to practice survival of the fitness, many of the survivors in this world recognize the worth of each individual and the value of the different gifts they possess.
Furthermore, even the characters who seem the most unbelievable when it comes to skills in weaponry or science, prove relatable in their quite normal hopes and fears. They worry about school, dream of starting families, and try to deal with the sadness in their pasts. Their focus on the almost mundane while they face the impossible is understandable--the kinds of things they used to take for granted now seem precious. The most realistic part of the book may be when Fi and her friend Sara have to deal with the pain of their menstrual cycles in a world without easy access to medication.
Fisher's fearlessness in addressing issues pertinent to young women really sets her book apart. It was nice to see someone acknowledge the agony women face each month and treat it as something normal, rather than as something taboo. Still, she goes further, addressing topics like sex and pregnancy. Fi decides to wait until she gets married, which is refreshing in young adult literature and probably wise, considering she spends most of her time in the wilderness fighting off violent gangs--difficult to do while carrying a child. When a married couple does become pregnant, Fisher provides a realistic portrait of the joy and anxiety that can come with such an unexpected discovery.
Despite the likeability of the characters and the realism in their relationships, however, some of them cross the line of believability. Fi, now seventeen, supposedly can not only best most men in a fight, act as a charismatic leader, and work as a diplomat, but also do graduate-level biology. Her teenage voice, which creeps into the narrative through her thoughts on events, comes as a shock; she seems too mature to be thinking such things in such terms. The least Fisher could do is show Fi in a lab. It might not prove as exciting as watching Fi fight for her life, but science lovers everywhere would get a kick out of it and it would make me believe that Fi can actually do biology. When Fi has so many other skills, I tend to dismiss the ones I have not seen demonstrated.
Sara, too, gains too many skills for me to believe. She begins as a quiet girl, apparently academically gifted. Soon, however, she, too, has turned into a fighting machine. Readers know that something in her past drives her, but the transformation still occurs too rapidly to seem plausible. She proves oddly bloodthirsty for someone hitherto known only for her brains. I really hope Fisher at least follows the implications of this change--can Sara really seek revenge forever? It is not a healthy approach to life and I would be disappointed if Sara never realizes this simply because it's useful for the team to have a beserker defeat all their enemies for them.
Fans of Fisher and lovers of science fiction will, however, find it easy to overlook these flaws. The book has an interesting premise, provides a generous amount of action, and--for all the Fi/Asher shippers out there--really develops some key relationships. The fate of the world is hanging in the balance and I for one cannot wait for the final installment of this special trilogy.
August 12, 2012
First a huge thank you to the author Rachel E Fisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for a review! But just to make myself clear, the rating of this book is in no way related to the fact i got the book from her, he deserved the rating i gave it and i believe in constructive review!
So i was really eager to get an hand on this book since i really liked the first one but i have to say i was a scared because in a lot of trilogy the second book tend to act as a filler and be less action packed since it setting the pace for the last installment but you'll be happy to know it's not the case with that serie....actually if some of you thought that now they reached Eden they will just live happily ever after and i don't know....all hold hands and sing Kumbaya...well you're dead wrong! For all the others if you thought that there's no way Fi will quietly stay in her pod...you're in for a threat!
The book start exactly where the first one stopped and is once again narrated by Fi, Asher and Sean. There's fewer part told by Asher and Sean but the moment they kick in is always for some crucial part of the story. The colony of Eden just got a transmission from an other station, none other than one of the Diaspora, ring a bell? Yeah that's the station on which the plan of Eden are based and from where Ki and her familly got kick out of the list because of her dad's sickness. It's pretty much a relieve for both station to learn that they are not alone and can exchange informations about the situation.
The seeders are also starting a new mission, even more important that when they go on seeks. They will visit all these smalls group of peoples outside and give them radio, so everybody can finally communicate and start a network to share infos, story and hope since limited human contacts has been a burden for the survivors so far but even more important rhey will bring heirloom seeds...it's finally time to reintroduce truefood into the world and give the chance to the survivors to grow their own food and slowly start to construct a life again.
From now on we would think that it could only get better right? Unfortunately here comes the ''Truthers'' which can be compared to a sect of religious extremist (or as Sean call them ''crackpot''). Fi and the gang discover them through the radio network and rapidly understand that they are not friendly as they pretty much despite everything Eden's working for. It wouldn't be much of a problem if all they were doing was talking, but unfortunately they start destroying everything the seeders are working so hard to do and i don't wanna give too much away but let's just say it get's ugly.
So if you're looking to read an amazing YA dystopia story with action, love (yep there's a wedding!) and a touch of humor (can i just say i still laugh when i'm thinking about a drunk and slightly jealous Ash!) the Eden's root trilogy is exactly what's you're looking for....what are you waiting? Got it as soon as you can!
One last thing i have to mention a huge thumbs up for the introduction of Sarah as a more important character. The author once again strived and succeeded in creating an other strong female character (which is something a lot of female authors have a hard time doing) and gave her an amazing personnality and background story!
I can't wait to read the final installment, hope we'll get it for 2013 (no pressure of course!)
So i was really eager to get an hand on this book since i really liked the first one but i have to say i was a scared because in a lot of trilogy the second book tend to act as a filler and be less action packed since it setting the pace for the last installment but you'll be happy to know it's not the case with that serie....actually if some of you thought that now they reached Eden they will just live happily ever after and i don't know....all hold hands and sing Kumbaya...well you're dead wrong! For all the others if you thought that there's no way Fi will quietly stay in her pod...you're in for a threat!
The book start exactly where the first one stopped and is once again narrated by Fi, Asher and Sean. There's fewer part told by Asher and Sean but the moment they kick in is always for some crucial part of the story. The colony of Eden just got a transmission from an other station, none other than one of the Diaspora, ring a bell? Yeah that's the station on which the plan of Eden are based and from where Ki and her familly got kick out of the list because of her dad's sickness. It's pretty much a relieve for both station to learn that they are not alone and can exchange informations about the situation.
The seeders are also starting a new mission, even more important that when they go on seeks. They will visit all these smalls group of peoples outside and give them radio, so everybody can finally communicate and start a network to share infos, story and hope since limited human contacts has been a burden for the survivors so far but even more important rhey will bring heirloom seeds...it's finally time to reintroduce truefood into the world and give the chance to the survivors to grow their own food and slowly start to construct a life again.
From now on we would think that it could only get better right? Unfortunately here comes the ''Truthers'' which can be compared to a sect of religious extremist (or as Sean call them ''crackpot''). Fi and the gang discover them through the radio network and rapidly understand that they are not friendly as they pretty much despite everything Eden's working for. It wouldn't be much of a problem if all they were doing was talking, but unfortunately they start destroying everything the seeders are working so hard to do and i don't wanna give too much away but let's just say it get's ugly.
So if you're looking to read an amazing YA dystopia story with action, love (yep there's a wedding!) and a touch of humor (can i just say i still laugh when i'm thinking about a drunk and slightly jealous Ash!) the Eden's root trilogy is exactly what's you're looking for....what are you waiting? Got it as soon as you can!
One last thing i have to mention a huge thumbs up for the introduction of Sarah as a more important character. The author once again strived and succeeded in creating an other strong female character (which is something a lot of female authors have a hard time doing) and gave her an amazing personnality and background story!
I can't wait to read the final installment, hope we'll get it for 2013 (no pressure of course!)
January 28, 2013
It has been several years since the world has been devastated by the great famine. Fi, Asher, Sean and the family have made it to Eden and have found their place there, all making tremendous contributions to the Eden community and what it stands for, each finding themselves in integral roles not only in Eden, but in the future of the planet. Now the time has come for the second phase of Eden's purpose, which is to reconnect the people living topside that have survived. The great famine occurred as a result of the genetic modifications of plants and foods by man, which resulted in "sick food." They discovered that the genetically modified foods were the primary cause of "the sickness," which took the lives of so many. The sickness is a general term used for different types of illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and many many others that were a direct result tainted food. Now as Seeders, they begin the reconnection process by distributing heirloom seeds and teaching others how to plant and grow the "true food," and connect them through radio technology not only to Eden, but to each other. This is very important, and very dangerous. Not only do they have to get people to trust them, they have to deal with the Lobos, which is a term they use for the people that want to raid, kill, and destroy. The world has become a very dangerous place, which is nothing new to Fi, Asher, and Sean, but they soon find out that they have an even more threatening group than the Lobos who want to stop them at any cost.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Fi, Asher, Sean and the others in Eden's Root, and was excited to see where Rachel Fisher took the story next. I absolutely love Fi. She is quite the heroine. She was only 14 when all of this started, became and a strong, loyal, fierce, yet loving leader. In Eden, she is considered somewhat of a celebrity, even though she can't stand to be the center of attention. Now at 17, she finds herself as leader once again as her group embarks on their mission to reconnect the people. Asher, and I love Asher, is Fi's fiance, he's a fierce warrior, and the one who is responsible for training the fighters. He's also really hot. Sean is Fi's best friend and he and his family have been with her since the beginning. He is the technological whiz and the brains behind the bunch, but he is also a warrior himself. We also see Sara, Fi's best friend and Sean's girlfriend in a much bigger role in this book, and are introduced to quite a few new characters as well.
I loved the story and was sucked in from the start, my attention captured from beginning till end. The story itself is very creative and realistic, which is kind of scary, because I can really imagine something like this happening. I loved where Fisher took the romance in this book, especially between Fi and Asher. There are some really beautiful moments, which add so much to the book. In addition to the romance, there is also plenty of action, danger, intense fighting scenes, and drama, with just enough humor mixed in. I also really liked the ending of the book. It ends in an intense moment with a bit of cliffhanger, yet is excellently done, leaving you satisfied, while at the same time excited for the next installment. I would highly recommend Seeds of War to anyone who loves dystopia, romance, science fiction, and adventure. Seeds of War is a well written and entertaining novel that leaves you turning the pages for more.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Fi, Asher, Sean and the others in Eden's Root, and was excited to see where Rachel Fisher took the story next. I absolutely love Fi. She is quite the heroine. She was only 14 when all of this started, became and a strong, loyal, fierce, yet loving leader. In Eden, she is considered somewhat of a celebrity, even though she can't stand to be the center of attention. Now at 17, she finds herself as leader once again as her group embarks on their mission to reconnect the people. Asher, and I love Asher, is Fi's fiance, he's a fierce warrior, and the one who is responsible for training the fighters. He's also really hot. Sean is Fi's best friend and he and his family have been with her since the beginning. He is the technological whiz and the brains behind the bunch, but he is also a warrior himself. We also see Sara, Fi's best friend and Sean's girlfriend in a much bigger role in this book, and are introduced to quite a few new characters as well.
I loved the story and was sucked in from the start, my attention captured from beginning till end. The story itself is very creative and realistic, which is kind of scary, because I can really imagine something like this happening. I loved where Fisher took the romance in this book, especially between Fi and Asher. There are some really beautiful moments, which add so much to the book. In addition to the romance, there is also plenty of action, danger, intense fighting scenes, and drama, with just enough humor mixed in. I also really liked the ending of the book. It ends in an intense moment with a bit of cliffhanger, yet is excellently done, leaving you satisfied, while at the same time excited for the next installment. I would highly recommend Seeds of War to anyone who loves dystopia, romance, science fiction, and adventure. Seeds of War is a well written and entertaining novel that leaves you turning the pages for more.
July 19, 2012
3.5 stars. It's still a very good, thoughtful YA dystopia with strong female characters in spades, but it is less focused than the first.
In the first book, the warrior girl Fi led her Family to the safety of Eden, an underground complex designed to shelter a team of scientists who were trying to survive to replenish an earth where the food kills you and the grasses are dying due to biological modification gone bad.
In the second, Fi, her lover Asher, and the rest of her Family are now fully integrated into Eden. They share its mission, the revival of humanity, and now a new aspect of that mission has come forth: the Reconnection. Eden is now reaching out to link the Families that have survived, and disseminate the heirloom seeds untainted by the modifications that made food into badfood. However, they are not alone. They contact another underground colony, the Diaspora II, but more troublesome are the Truthers: a fanatical religious sect that views the famine as God's judgement and hates scientists. Seeds of war are now planted, as secrets of the famine are revealed. Some that even could set off a war for Fi's heart and soul.
The good: you will love the characters. Rachel does well at making teens who are not types-they act intelligently, aren't prone to histrionics, aren't supermen or women, and act out of their own motivations. Fi is a little softer now, and not the young almost feral girl she was in Eden's Root, but still has traces of that in her. Asher, Sean, and Sara also are strong people living and dealing with a bad time. Sara and Sean especially shine in this book, with some moments of actual horror in here. I wont spoil them, but it was well done indeed.
The plot in specific and the writing are also very good, just as the first book. It's unusual to see an intelligent rebuilding of a future dystopia rather than like in the hunger games, just repeating the same thing again, only worse. Eden has a decent plan to try and rebuild humanity, one with realistic aims and realistic risks. No floating turntable islands of death here.
The bad: There's really only one problem I had, and that the book is a little too unfocused. I use the term "bridging book" a lot when I review books later in a series, and by that I mean a book where a lot of what happens sets up the next or final book in the series. Unfortunately this feels like one.
It does so by introducing a lot of plot threads and happenings that aren't all that unified. The first book had a clear goal, which was surviving and getting to Eden. This one has the Reconnection, but it's not as tight and powerful a goal, and a lot of things are introduced or mentioned that then go off camera for a bit or are solved weakly. Or they will state some legitimately awesome revelation, and it just hangs there. It's hard to illustrate without going into spoilers, but it feels like a lot of introduction for a final act. It's by no means a reason not to read the book, but you may pick up on certain things and wonder.
It's a good second book in the series, and if anything it makes me anticipate the later books. I'm glad I bought it, and this series is a breath of fresh air for those tired of werewolves/vampires/angels/whatever. It's just slightly not as good as the first book. Buy both though, this is one of the better YA dystopias out there.
In the first book, the warrior girl Fi led her Family to the safety of Eden, an underground complex designed to shelter a team of scientists who were trying to survive to replenish an earth where the food kills you and the grasses are dying due to biological modification gone bad.
In the second, Fi, her lover Asher, and the rest of her Family are now fully integrated into Eden. They share its mission, the revival of humanity, and now a new aspect of that mission has come forth: the Reconnection. Eden is now reaching out to link the Families that have survived, and disseminate the heirloom seeds untainted by the modifications that made food into badfood. However, they are not alone. They contact another underground colony, the Diaspora II, but more troublesome are the Truthers: a fanatical religious sect that views the famine as God's judgement and hates scientists. Seeds of war are now planted, as secrets of the famine are revealed. Some that even could set off a war for Fi's heart and soul.
The good: you will love the characters. Rachel does well at making teens who are not types-they act intelligently, aren't prone to histrionics, aren't supermen or women, and act out of their own motivations. Fi is a little softer now, and not the young almost feral girl she was in Eden's Root, but still has traces of that in her. Asher, Sean, and Sara also are strong people living and dealing with a bad time. Sara and Sean especially shine in this book, with some moments of actual horror in here. I wont spoil them, but it was well done indeed.
The plot in specific and the writing are also very good, just as the first book. It's unusual to see an intelligent rebuilding of a future dystopia rather than like in the hunger games, just repeating the same thing again, only worse. Eden has a decent plan to try and rebuild humanity, one with realistic aims and realistic risks. No floating turntable islands of death here.
The bad: There's really only one problem I had, and that the book is a little too unfocused. I use the term "bridging book" a lot when I review books later in a series, and by that I mean a book where a lot of what happens sets up the next or final book in the series. Unfortunately this feels like one.
It does so by introducing a lot of plot threads and happenings that aren't all that unified. The first book had a clear goal, which was surviving and getting to Eden. This one has the Reconnection, but it's not as tight and powerful a goal, and a lot of things are introduced or mentioned that then go off camera for a bit or are solved weakly. Or they will state some legitimately awesome revelation, and it just hangs there. It's hard to illustrate without going into spoilers, but it feels like a lot of introduction for a final act. It's by no means a reason not to read the book, but you may pick up on certain things and wonder.
It's a good second book in the series, and if anything it makes me anticipate the later books. I'm glad I bought it, and this series is a breath of fresh air for those tired of werewolves/vampires/angels/whatever. It's just slightly not as good as the first book. Buy both though, this is one of the better YA dystopias out there.
November 11, 2012
MY REVIEW
As I had read and reviewed and thoroughly enjoyed Bk#1 in the Eden's Root trilogy the author kindly gave me Bk#2 Seed's Of War free in exchange for my honest opinion and review.
To me the cover fits the book well. It is attractive and eye catching and would encourage me to pick it up from a shelf to read the blurb and learn more about the book.
The female on the front is Fi and she is surrounded by the desolate lands that have been left after the apocalypse. And as the byline on the cover says "Reconnection has begun".
So continuing from where Bk#1 left off Fi, Asher , Sean and another female form a group that is soon called the "Seeders". Their job is to find areas where the salvaged and saved "true seeds" can be planted and cultivated. Hopefully growing well so that people can return upwards and back onto the land to make new lives for themselves.
Contact has been made via radio, so Sean also takes out radios with them and when they meet other survivors they set them up with a radio and them everyone can keep in touch. Of course the journeys above are still dangerous as there are rogue survivors left too. Such as the Lobo's who would kill basically because they can. A new threat is found, this one is quite strange in that they have a radio and they "preach" that the desolation is Gods will and that the "Seeders" are wrong to defy God by replanting crops. The preacher's initially seem harmless surely the Eden residents and these preachers can coexist, after all there is plenty of land to go around. Then the "seeders" decide to visit one of the smaller settlements they have already supplied with a radio, to find that the preachers have wrecked the radio and all the crops that had begun to prosper on the land.
As always being above/topside is always dangerous and it is difficult to know who to trust and when to let down your guard.
There's more detail on the personal relationships in this book too. We see that Fi and Asher become closer and closer, with a good but unexpected outcome. also the new memember to their Seeking/Seeding team is also in a relationship with Sean. In fact all four of them become very close as you would expect them to be as they literally watch each others backs day in and day out.
Rachel Fisher has written a great second book of this trilogy, though I can't wait for Book Three it will also be sad to know it is the last book. I so want to know if the resident of Eden will ever be able to live peacefully above ground safely.
So did I enjoy this second installment in the trilogy? Yes definitely, it has a surprise or two with a few twists and turns thrown in. Will I read book Three? YES please. Would I read more by Rachel Fisher? Definitely! And fiinally would I recommend this book? I recommend the series, and if you have already read Bk #1, well what are you waiting for there's plenty of action and adventure to be read about in Bk #2!
As I had read and reviewed and thoroughly enjoyed Bk#1 in the Eden's Root trilogy the author kindly gave me Bk#2 Seed's Of War free in exchange for my honest opinion and review.
To me the cover fits the book well. It is attractive and eye catching and would encourage me to pick it up from a shelf to read the blurb and learn more about the book.
The female on the front is Fi and she is surrounded by the desolate lands that have been left after the apocalypse. And as the byline on the cover says "Reconnection has begun".
So continuing from where Bk#1 left off Fi, Asher , Sean and another female form a group that is soon called the "Seeders". Their job is to find areas where the salvaged and saved "true seeds" can be planted and cultivated. Hopefully growing well so that people can return upwards and back onto the land to make new lives for themselves.
Contact has been made via radio, so Sean also takes out radios with them and when they meet other survivors they set them up with a radio and them everyone can keep in touch. Of course the journeys above are still dangerous as there are rogue survivors left too. Such as the Lobo's who would kill basically because they can. A new threat is found, this one is quite strange in that they have a radio and they "preach" that the desolation is Gods will and that the "Seeders" are wrong to defy God by replanting crops. The preacher's initially seem harmless surely the Eden residents and these preachers can coexist, after all there is plenty of land to go around. Then the "seeders" decide to visit one of the smaller settlements they have already supplied with a radio, to find that the preachers have wrecked the radio and all the crops that had begun to prosper on the land.
As always being above/topside is always dangerous and it is difficult to know who to trust and when to let down your guard.
There's more detail on the personal relationships in this book too. We see that Fi and Asher become closer and closer, with a good but unexpected outcome. also the new memember to their Seeking/Seeding team is also in a relationship with Sean. In fact all four of them become very close as you would expect them to be as they literally watch each others backs day in and day out.
Rachel Fisher has written a great second book of this trilogy, though I can't wait for Book Three it will also be sad to know it is the last book. I so want to know if the resident of Eden will ever be able to live peacefully above ground safely.
So did I enjoy this second installment in the trilogy? Yes definitely, it has a surprise or two with a few twists and turns thrown in. Will I read book Three? YES please. Would I read more by Rachel Fisher? Definitely! And fiinally would I recommend this book? I recommend the series, and if you have already read Bk #1, well what are you waiting for there's plenty of action and adventure to be read about in Bk #2!
July 24, 2012
As soon as I finished reading the Eden’s Root (book #1 in the Eden’s Root Trilogy) surprise ending that left me open-mouthed, I knew that Seeds of War would be one of the highlights of my summer. All our favorite characters are back: power couple Fi and Asher (They met in the middle of a gang-fight. With psychopaths. When Fi had a .22 aimed at Asher’s head. But there’s more to the story…) as well as Sean and Sarah (Sean backs Sara with her need to become a Seeker to understand Sean, experience the danger, and see what’s outside of Eden. But what shocks everyone is the new Sarah who’s ready to fight).
What I love most about this book is how it completely sucks you in. From the very first page, you’re caught in an exciting moment with the characters, which not only describes where they are and who they are, but reveals what the situation is and what the characters have been working for. Fi, Asher, Sean, and Sarah start off as Seekers, people who venture out to get needed supplies. But soon, they’re turned into Seeders, with the task of delivering heirloom seeds to other groups as well as trying to reconnect everyone. Along the way, they come face to face with the vicious Lobos and make a shocking discovery about a man making mysterious broadcasts. There are so many twists and turns in this action-packed sequel.
Rachel does such a good job with the element of mystery. When Fi first hears Dr. Carter Lawson broadcast over the radio, he’s talking about how God is to blame for the famine, which disturbs her enough. But when he starts specifically mentioning the Seeders in his broadcasts, and urging people to reject the heirloom seeds, Fi sees that he has something ominous planned. The discovery made about the doctor about halfway through the book is both utterly shocking and brilliant. It’s the kind of genius twist that gives you just enough to be satisfied yet leaves you curious to learn more.
The whole chapter—Who Are You Really?—was amazing; I definitely didn’t guess who the doctor really was. (Speaking of plot points I didn’t see coming, wait until you find out the real reason the whole famine started! You’ll be as shocked as Fi!)
This second book answers so many questions and presents many more. We get to explore Sarah’s character, see Fi and Asher’s relationship progress (quite a bit *hint*), find out why the famine started, and discover who Dr. Carter Lawson is. But we’re also faced with the upcoming battle, leaving us wondering what will happen and if everyone can be reconnected. Needless to say, I am eagerly anticipating the next installment in this trilogy!
Seeds of War is a fantastic addition to the Eden’s Root Trilogy, fans of the first book will devour the second...And if you haven’t read the first book of the trilogy yet, then what are you waiting for?
See my full review on my blog Alice in Readerland: http://aliceinreaderland.wordpress.co...
What I love most about this book is how it completely sucks you in. From the very first page, you’re caught in an exciting moment with the characters, which not only describes where they are and who they are, but reveals what the situation is and what the characters have been working for. Fi, Asher, Sean, and Sarah start off as Seekers, people who venture out to get needed supplies. But soon, they’re turned into Seeders, with the task of delivering heirloom seeds to other groups as well as trying to reconnect everyone. Along the way, they come face to face with the vicious Lobos and make a shocking discovery about a man making mysterious broadcasts. There are so many twists and turns in this action-packed sequel.
Rachel does such a good job with the element of mystery. When Fi first hears Dr. Carter Lawson broadcast over the radio, he’s talking about how God is to blame for the famine, which disturbs her enough. But when he starts specifically mentioning the Seeders in his broadcasts, and urging people to reject the heirloom seeds, Fi sees that he has something ominous planned. The discovery made about the doctor about halfway through the book is both utterly shocking and brilliant. It’s the kind of genius twist that gives you just enough to be satisfied yet leaves you curious to learn more.
The whole chapter—Who Are You Really?—was amazing; I definitely didn’t guess who the doctor really was. (Speaking of plot points I didn’t see coming, wait until you find out the real reason the whole famine started! You’ll be as shocked as Fi!)
This second book answers so many questions and presents many more. We get to explore Sarah’s character, see Fi and Asher’s relationship progress (quite a bit *hint*), find out why the famine started, and discover who Dr. Carter Lawson is. But we’re also faced with the upcoming battle, leaving us wondering what will happen and if everyone can be reconnected. Needless to say, I am eagerly anticipating the next installment in this trilogy!
Seeds of War is a fantastic addition to the Eden’s Root Trilogy, fans of the first book will devour the second...And if you haven’t read the first book of the trilogy yet, then what are you waiting for?
See my full review on my blog Alice in Readerland: http://aliceinreaderland.wordpress.co...
June 2, 2013
Originally posted at The Cozy Armchair.
Looking back at my review of Eden’s Root and now sitting down to write a review for Seeds of War, I really have to comment on how much Rachel Fisher’s writing has improved. By leaps and bounds, actually, which is incredibly satisfying to see as a reader.
Fisher has a lot of love for her world and characters, which is clear in Seeds of War as we get so many questions answered about what brought about the end of the world as we know it. It was great that we were also given a better look at the vast, ruined world beyond Eden. As Fi and her friends found more and more pockets of humanity holding on despite so much destruction and despair, my heart would soar.
Seeds of War introduces the Truthers, a group of people who have set out to sabotage the mission being undertaken by Fi and her friends: to help those pockets of humanity flourish with “truefood” seeds. For the majority of the book, the Truthers are more an ominous presence, their actions escalating toward the end. The ominous name does not do the book justice because it implies epic showdowns. Instead, Seeds of War is more about setting up the epic showdown to come.
I did love how the existence of the Truthers caused Fi to begin to doubt herself. It was interesting to see her consider how she’s sided with the very people who knew the food was killing people and evaluate her role in the rebuilding.
Unfortunately, the plot is a bit scattered. Seeds of War suffers from middle book syndrome a bit. While there is a goal – to connect survivors and try to rebuild society – it doesn’t feel as urgent as getting to Eden did in the first book. As a result, the pacing isn’t as fast as I would have liked.
Time passes in huge chunks, too, which is a bit disorienting. A big deal is made out of them setting out on their first long mission, but then it proves to be relatively uneventful. Rather, there are pockets of great action scenes and intense situations, but each one is eventually wrapped up so the characters can keep moving forward. In doing that, tension is lost.
While I enjoyed all the character development, and how we got to see more of Fi and Asher’s relationship, I wasn’t a huge fan of how this book went through the motions of giving them a wedding, honeymoon, and other surprises. It felt a bit too perfect for a world so destroyed, but I can see its appeal.
Regardless of my criticisms, this continues to be an interesting series that I recommend for those want an intelligent post-apocalyptic story. I’ll be picking up the final book in the trilogy when I can.
Looking back at my review of Eden’s Root and now sitting down to write a review for Seeds of War, I really have to comment on how much Rachel Fisher’s writing has improved. By leaps and bounds, actually, which is incredibly satisfying to see as a reader.
Fisher has a lot of love for her world and characters, which is clear in Seeds of War as we get so many questions answered about what brought about the end of the world as we know it. It was great that we were also given a better look at the vast, ruined world beyond Eden. As Fi and her friends found more and more pockets of humanity holding on despite so much destruction and despair, my heart would soar.
Seeds of War introduces the Truthers, a group of people who have set out to sabotage the mission being undertaken by Fi and her friends: to help those pockets of humanity flourish with “truefood” seeds. For the majority of the book, the Truthers are more an ominous presence, their actions escalating toward the end. The ominous name does not do the book justice because it implies epic showdowns. Instead, Seeds of War is more about setting up the epic showdown to come.
I did love how the existence of the Truthers caused Fi to begin to doubt herself. It was interesting to see her consider how she’s sided with the very people who knew the food was killing people and evaluate her role in the rebuilding.
Unfortunately, the plot is a bit scattered. Seeds of War suffers from middle book syndrome a bit. While there is a goal – to connect survivors and try to rebuild society – it doesn’t feel as urgent as getting to Eden did in the first book. As a result, the pacing isn’t as fast as I would have liked.
Time passes in huge chunks, too, which is a bit disorienting. A big deal is made out of them setting out on their first long mission, but then it proves to be relatively uneventful. Rather, there are pockets of great action scenes and intense situations, but each one is eventually wrapped up so the characters can keep moving forward. In doing that, tension is lost.
While I enjoyed all the character development, and how we got to see more of Fi and Asher’s relationship, I wasn’t a huge fan of how this book went through the motions of giving them a wedding, honeymoon, and other surprises. It felt a bit too perfect for a world so destroyed, but I can see its appeal.
Regardless of my criticisms, this continues to be an interesting series that I recommend for those want an intelligent post-apocalyptic story. I’ll be picking up the final book in the trilogy when I can.
January 21, 2013
Check back here for my tour stop on January 21 for a chance to win 2 sets of signed copies of the first 2 books in the trilogy, and 5 ebook copies!
[3.5/5]
*If you haven’t read the first book, EDEN'S ROOT, there might be very slight spoilers in my review.*
I’m going to have to be honest here – SEEDS OF WAR suffers a bit from “Sequel Syndrome”. It definitely wasn’t a bad book, but I felt like it had less action than the first, EDEN'S ROOT. Overall however, the book developed lots of significant plot details and was still enjoyable overall.
I loved that Fi was still the lovable, strong, and smart heroine that we met as a thirteen year old! Maybe from an outsider’s point of view, Fi was a harmless, maybe ordinary teenager. However, throughout the book, her inner strength and wits always shown through, no matter how the odds were stacked against her. One of the most important of her values was to never give up and to stick with family no matter what, despite her health. Admittedly, there was still a little part of me that found it unbelievable that such a young person could accomplish so much, but as a whole, I really admired her strength!
Now, the main reason why I say I enjoyed SoW less than EDEN'S ROOT is that there was much less action in the second book. It’s understandable considering that they made it to Eden, and they weren’t roaming around Dead Zones, but the constant pressure to survive, action scenes, and action and other plot developments to make up for it (think ASHER!), but it definitely was different from what I was expecting, I suppose.
However, even though I say there was less action than I might have wanted, there were still quite a bit of twists in the book. For the sake of not spoiling the book, I’ll avoid giving out details, but among these twists are an unlikely alliance, secret identities, and unexpected happenings. The plot also develops a lot in this book, as the middle of the trilogy, really building up to the finale!
Overall, SEEDS OF WAR, although very different from the first book, was still an enjoyable and quick action-packed read, with many twists and excitement! Fans of the first book would probably still enjoy this series, although by the end of the second installment, they’ll still be hungering for more (like me!) And if you haven’t started the series, but are looking for a relatively quick and exciting dystopian read, definitely check out EDEN'S ROOT (:
*Disclaimer: The fact that I received a free review copy of this book through ATOMR Tours and the author has not influenced my rating. This review expresses my honest opinions.
[3.5/5]
*If you haven’t read the first book, EDEN'S ROOT, there might be very slight spoilers in my review.*
I’m going to have to be honest here – SEEDS OF WAR suffers a bit from “Sequel Syndrome”. It definitely wasn’t a bad book, but I felt like it had less action than the first, EDEN'S ROOT. Overall however, the book developed lots of significant plot details and was still enjoyable overall.
I loved that Fi was still the lovable, strong, and smart heroine that we met as a thirteen year old! Maybe from an outsider’s point of view, Fi was a harmless, maybe ordinary teenager. However, throughout the book, her inner strength and wits always shown through, no matter how the odds were stacked against her. One of the most important of her values was to never give up and to stick with family no matter what, despite her health. Admittedly, there was still a little part of me that found it unbelievable that such a young person could accomplish so much, but as a whole, I really admired her strength!
Now, the main reason why I say I enjoyed SoW less than EDEN'S ROOT is that there was much less action in the second book. It’s understandable considering that they made it to Eden, and they weren’t roaming around Dead Zones, but the constant pressure to survive, action scenes, and action and other plot developments to make up for it (think ASHER!), but it definitely was different from what I was expecting, I suppose.
However, even though I say there was less action than I might have wanted, there were still quite a bit of twists in the book. For the sake of not spoiling the book, I’ll avoid giving out details, but among these twists are an unlikely alliance, secret identities, and unexpected happenings. The plot also develops a lot in this book, as the middle of the trilogy, really building up to the finale!
Overall, SEEDS OF WAR, although very different from the first book, was still an enjoyable and quick action-packed read, with many twists and excitement! Fans of the first book would probably still enjoy this series, although by the end of the second installment, they’ll still be hungering for more (like me!) And if you haven’t started the series, but are looking for a relatively quick and exciting dystopian read, definitely check out EDEN'S ROOT (:
*Disclaimer: The fact that I received a free review copy of this book through ATOMR Tours and the author has not influenced my rating. This review expresses my honest opinions.
January 25, 2013
I received Seeds of War as part of the tour hosted by AToMR Tours in return for an honest review. Seeds of War is the second book in the Eden’s Root Series it continues Fi’s story. Fi’s family has made it safely to Eden, where they are all accepted into the colony. Fi’s relationship with Asher still exists and now Sean has moved on with his own love interest. Fi has also agreed to marry Asher when she turns 17 because they are both in love and have been for a long time. As the family settles into life in the colony Fi struggles with what to do now that she’s not leading the family. She spends her time working in a lab as well as going out as a seeker. It’s while she’s visiting Tom the radio guy that they get their first call from one of the original Diaspora colonies that Eden is modeled after.
The higher up’s have a chance to talk over the radio and the colonists learn that they never fished Diaspora III which is where Fi’s family was to be stationed before her father got sick. They also learn that Diaspora I had issues with the seals causing people to leave running into the forest including the president and her family. A few of Diaspora’s scientist were saved including the one who took her family off the list and who Louie stole the plans from. The plan for Eden was to be able to help the earth’s remaining people rebuild, hence the seeders are created. Fi, with the help of her friends will take seed’s that haven’t been engineered to groups of people in the open. They will also provide them with radios and attempt to see the countryside along the way. It’s not that easy the group will face threat’s that will risk everything. Will the Seeders be able to finish their mission?
Like the first one I’m in love with Seeds of War. It’s such an intriguing story that captivates the imagination. Just like the first one I had a hard time putting it down I even stayed up super late just to finish because I just had to know what was going to happen next. I love concept of Eden it’s unlike any Dystopia book I’ve read which creates a unique story. I think the idea of the seeders is great also; it’s a great way to rebuild the heirloom veggies. I found Seeds of War well written, the story flows along smoothly so anyone teen or adult will be able to keep up. I love being to watch Fi and her friends grow up they have come such a long way from the beginning of the first book they continue to progress. Overall it’s a great series I would suggest anyone who’s into the whole post-apocalyptic concepts. I look forward to the next installment in the series because I’m very much in love with the series.
The higher up’s have a chance to talk over the radio and the colonists learn that they never fished Diaspora III which is where Fi’s family was to be stationed before her father got sick. They also learn that Diaspora I had issues with the seals causing people to leave running into the forest including the president and her family. A few of Diaspora’s scientist were saved including the one who took her family off the list and who Louie stole the plans from. The plan for Eden was to be able to help the earth’s remaining people rebuild, hence the seeders are created. Fi, with the help of her friends will take seed’s that haven’t been engineered to groups of people in the open. They will also provide them with radios and attempt to see the countryside along the way. It’s not that easy the group will face threat’s that will risk everything. Will the Seeders be able to finish their mission?
Like the first one I’m in love with Seeds of War. It’s such an intriguing story that captivates the imagination. Just like the first one I had a hard time putting it down I even stayed up super late just to finish because I just had to know what was going to happen next. I love concept of Eden it’s unlike any Dystopia book I’ve read which creates a unique story. I think the idea of the seeders is great also; it’s a great way to rebuild the heirloom veggies. I found Seeds of War well written, the story flows along smoothly so anyone teen or adult will be able to keep up. I love being to watch Fi and her friends grow up they have come such a long way from the beginning of the first book they continue to progress. Overall it’s a great series I would suggest anyone who’s into the whole post-apocalyptic concepts. I look forward to the next installment in the series because I’m very much in love with the series.
September 25, 2013
Man, this book was deep. It explored a lot of very prominent philosophical issues, like the nature of humanity, in a way that made it applicable not only to the events in Seeds of War, but also to our own world. Through different characters, Rachel Fisher brought up the topics of the right of one human being to end the life of another, the dilemmas that spring from acting on new knowledge and technologies without truly understanding the possible consequences, and most importantly, in my opinion, whether or not we have the right to change the world around us.
That final question was one that Fi had to ask herself many times in this novel as she began to understand the reasons for why the Famine and the Sickness started in the first place. She had already lost multiple family members to them, and had originally believed that they were just the effects of the human race pushing nature too far. That was the story that the survivors were left to believe, but soon she may realize that the explanation is not as simple as it may seem.
Fi ends up questioning many things in this book, usually due to this "unknown force" with their "mysterious broadcasts," that we learn about. They start to make her question everything she believes about the Famine and even humanity as she is forced to decide if her world even deserves a second chance. Suddenly she's left to wonder if this "enemy" is the one who's been lying to her or if there really is a serpent hiding in Eden.
She has to make a lot of tough choices in this book, but I feel like, this time, she's ready for them. She started of Eden's Root as a thirteen-year-old girl, and one of my complaints about the book was that she acted much too mature to be so young. She's still young in this sequel, but now I feel like she's finally grown into the character that Rachel Fisher introduced me to in the first novel.
She doesn't really seem like a little girl anymore, which is sad because she should be able to be. Near the end of the previous novel, Asher told her that the Famine had taken away every opportunity she had to just be a girl, turning her into a warrior before her time. Fi is ridiculously strong, though, so she's completely willing to take all of this in stride if it means protecting everyone else. There is, however, one point in the novel where she does just get to be a very happy girl, but you'll just have to read the book to figure out what it is!
Taylor
For the original review and more, please visit Marked By Books.
That final question was one that Fi had to ask herself many times in this novel as she began to understand the reasons for why the Famine and the Sickness started in the first place. She had already lost multiple family members to them, and had originally believed that they were just the effects of the human race pushing nature too far. That was the story that the survivors were left to believe, but soon she may realize that the explanation is not as simple as it may seem.
Fi ends up questioning many things in this book, usually due to this "unknown force" with their "mysterious broadcasts," that we learn about. They start to make her question everything she believes about the Famine and even humanity as she is forced to decide if her world even deserves a second chance. Suddenly she's left to wonder if this "enemy" is the one who's been lying to her or if there really is a serpent hiding in Eden.
She has to make a lot of tough choices in this book, but I feel like, this time, she's ready for them. She started of Eden's Root as a thirteen-year-old girl, and one of my complaints about the book was that she acted much too mature to be so young. She's still young in this sequel, but now I feel like she's finally grown into the character that Rachel Fisher introduced me to in the first novel.
She doesn't really seem like a little girl anymore, which is sad because she should be able to be. Near the end of the previous novel, Asher told her that the Famine had taken away every opportunity she had to just be a girl, turning her into a warrior before her time. Fi is ridiculously strong, though, so she's completely willing to take all of this in stride if it means protecting everyone else. There is, however, one point in the novel where she does just get to be a very happy girl, but you'll just have to read the book to figure out what it is!
Taylor
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August 27, 2012
I really enjoyed the previous book, Eden's Root, so when the author sent me a copy of Seeds of War I was very excited to see what happens next.
I was glad to see that Fi and Ash are still together and going strong, and Sean and Sara together which makes me happy since I did feel sorry for Sean losing his best friend. I do have to say though, that I love Sara's determination and spirit. She may not have come from a background like Fi, Ash and Sean, but she certainly makes up for it with her determination and drive to do what she can to help, even it it mean brutal training to be a seeker like Fi.
We also get a glimpse into other colonies and homesteads. Eden finally makes contact with another colony, and we get to see the real reason behind the sickness and who or what started it. The Seekers also become Seeders, spreading new heirloom seeds and giving radios to other homesteads to make better communication with them and ensure safety all around.
It's not all plain sailing and soon The Truthers arrive who are against Eden and have taken radios and destroyed homes. The Seeders must try to survive their journey and avoid the Truthers at all costs.
I will admit to struggling a little reading Seeds of War, I felt like it was a slow start and although there is a little bit of progression, plot and character wise there wasn't much to catch my attention. All that changed just past the half way mark, the plot suddenly picks up and literally becomes a life or death mission which had me gripped and wanting to know what happens next, with danger at every turn it was imposable to know if they would survive their journey or what fights they would partake in just to stay alive that little bit longer.
Throughout Seeds of War, the characters grow themselves, it starts off slowly but as I got further into the pages they had to become stronger, faster and better than the enemy. Some of the characters experienced their firsts or just became a stronger, more mature person, and something happens that I guessed immediately;and I am really looking forward to seeing what happens next with this character.
Rachel has managed to write another great book that after the initial struggle had me gripped and wanting to know more. Seeds of War ends on a cliff hanger, in more ways than one, and I NEED to know what happens next in Emergence, please hurry up release day.
I was glad to see that Fi and Ash are still together and going strong, and Sean and Sara together which makes me happy since I did feel sorry for Sean losing his best friend. I do have to say though, that I love Sara's determination and spirit. She may not have come from a background like Fi, Ash and Sean, but she certainly makes up for it with her determination and drive to do what she can to help, even it it mean brutal training to be a seeker like Fi.
We also get a glimpse into other colonies and homesteads. Eden finally makes contact with another colony, and we get to see the real reason behind the sickness and who or what started it. The Seekers also become Seeders, spreading new heirloom seeds and giving radios to other homesteads to make better communication with them and ensure safety all around.
It's not all plain sailing and soon The Truthers arrive who are against Eden and have taken radios and destroyed homes. The Seeders must try to survive their journey and avoid the Truthers at all costs.
I will admit to struggling a little reading Seeds of War, I felt like it was a slow start and although there is a little bit of progression, plot and character wise there wasn't much to catch my attention. All that changed just past the half way mark, the plot suddenly picks up and literally becomes a life or death mission which had me gripped and wanting to know what happens next, with danger at every turn it was imposable to know if they would survive their journey or what fights they would partake in just to stay alive that little bit longer.
Throughout Seeds of War, the characters grow themselves, it starts off slowly but as I got further into the pages they had to become stronger, faster and better than the enemy. Some of the characters experienced their firsts or just became a stronger, more mature person, and something happens that I guessed immediately;and I am really looking forward to seeing what happens next with this character.
Rachel has managed to write another great book that after the initial struggle had me gripped and wanting to know more. Seeds of War ends on a cliff hanger, in more ways than one, and I NEED to know what happens next in Emergence, please hurry up release day.
February 20, 2013
When we last saw Fi, Asher and Sean, they had settled in to the community they found in Eden after a long, arduous trek. Finding sanctuary in Eden, a safe haven from a world that has become primitive after the global destruction of food crops, was the goal and the Family put full trust in Fi to lead them there. Now, though, it is time for Eden’s people to reach out to other hidden communities and begin to rebuild society, to reconnect.
Our three young action heroes are joined by Sara, Sean’s girlfriend, on a mission outside dubbed Seeding. The intent is to share heirloom seeds that are free of the modifications that destroyed the world’s crops as well as communication tools with those living outside their hidden community. At the same time, Eden is threatened by others, some of whom seem to have skewed opinions of what mercy and compassion really mean. Fi easily steps back into the role of Leader and we begin to learn about Sara’s past and what makes her who she is. Sara is a complicated girl.
I loved being reunited with these three young people and Sara is a strong and appealing addition. Once again, older members of the community place what might be unusual faith in the abilities of the younger ones but it works in this story. Should we ever find ourselves faced with a similar apocalyptic scenario, I suspect we’ll react in much the same way—we’ll heed the advice of those with experience in areas of importance but we’ll rely on the youths among us to take on the active, protective roles and to be our hope for the future. The Seeders are the ones I would want by my side.
If anything about this second book concerned me, it’s the continuing belief, found first in Fi but now apparently embraced by everyone in Eden, that the return to heirloom planting will eliminate all cancer. That seems to me a very naive outlook as so many things other than food can lead to cancer, such as exposure to asbestos. I get the feeling that the author is pushing a personal agenda, absolutely her right, but not very sustainable.
As I had hoped, we do learn more in this second book about what brought the world to such dire straits, especially what led to the creation—and eventual fate—of the government’s Diaspora communities. On a more individual level, getting to know Fi, Asher, Sean and Sara better is a pleasure but I missed spending time with the Family from the trilogy’s first book. Perhaps we’ll see more of them in the concluding novel, Emergence. I’m eager to see what awaits our young friends and all the other survivors.
Reviewed by Lelia Taylor, January 2013.
Our three young action heroes are joined by Sara, Sean’s girlfriend, on a mission outside dubbed Seeding. The intent is to share heirloom seeds that are free of the modifications that destroyed the world’s crops as well as communication tools with those living outside their hidden community. At the same time, Eden is threatened by others, some of whom seem to have skewed opinions of what mercy and compassion really mean. Fi easily steps back into the role of Leader and we begin to learn about Sara’s past and what makes her who she is. Sara is a complicated girl.
I loved being reunited with these three young people and Sara is a strong and appealing addition. Once again, older members of the community place what might be unusual faith in the abilities of the younger ones but it works in this story. Should we ever find ourselves faced with a similar apocalyptic scenario, I suspect we’ll react in much the same way—we’ll heed the advice of those with experience in areas of importance but we’ll rely on the youths among us to take on the active, protective roles and to be our hope for the future. The Seeders are the ones I would want by my side.
If anything about this second book concerned me, it’s the continuing belief, found first in Fi but now apparently embraced by everyone in Eden, that the return to heirloom planting will eliminate all cancer. That seems to me a very naive outlook as so many things other than food can lead to cancer, such as exposure to asbestos. I get the feeling that the author is pushing a personal agenda, absolutely her right, but not very sustainable.
As I had hoped, we do learn more in this second book about what brought the world to such dire straits, especially what led to the creation—and eventual fate—of the government’s Diaspora communities. On a more individual level, getting to know Fi, Asher, Sean and Sara better is a pleasure but I missed spending time with the Family from the trilogy’s first book. Perhaps we’ll see more of them in the concluding novel, Emergence. I’m eager to see what awaits our young friends and all the other survivors.
Reviewed by Lelia Taylor, January 2013.
September 5, 2012
This is a great second installment in the Eden’s Root trilogy. This book is really well done. I love the twist and turns in the plot. Love, love, love it. It kept me on my toes wondering what was coming next. I didn’t want to put down because I kept wanting know what was coming!
In this book the Seekers take on a new mission as Seeders, but their mission isn’t as simple as that. Along the way, the Seeders run into a religious group of people who call themselves the Truthers. And they don’t want anything to do with Eden’s heirloom seeds. They’ll stop at nothing to destroy Eden and all their hopes.
At first I was a little unsure of the Truthers. It seemed like it was going to turn into a preachy book, but as the story progresses and more information is revealed, you find out that there’s a reason behind them. You don’t find out exactly what their purpose is, but it gives you hints that there’s more to them than meets the eye. It makes me quite interested to find out what their role is in the next book.
The Truthers play a HUGE part in this book, so don’t worry. It doesn’t get that preachy.
You know those creepy groups of guys, called the Lobos, who were all some sort of criminal in the old world? Well they’re still out there and you’ll find out in this book just what they’re up too. Gosh, I wish they’d be taken out already. They just cause the seeders so much trouble. Not to mention the Truthers causing the Seeders trouble as well.
Fi & Asher!!! Oh my!! Lots of exciting things are happening for them. I’ve loved seeing their relationship blossom over these past two books and after what happened in this book I'm super excited for the next book!!!!
Now as for Sean and Sara, I can’t wait to see where they go. It seems like their already pretty close already. Hmmm…. I guess we’ll see. Hopefully they continue to be together.
Over all I really loved this book and would definitely recommend it to those who have already read Eden's Root.
Content: cursing, kissing, violence, talk of sex, and a couple of not too descriptive sex scenes.
In this book the Seekers take on a new mission as Seeders, but their mission isn’t as simple as that. Along the way, the Seeders run into a religious group of people who call themselves the Truthers. And they don’t want anything to do with Eden’s heirloom seeds. They’ll stop at nothing to destroy Eden and all their hopes.
At first I was a little unsure of the Truthers. It seemed like it was going to turn into a preachy book, but as the story progresses and more information is revealed, you find out that there’s a reason behind them. You don’t find out exactly what their purpose is, but it gives you hints that there’s more to them than meets the eye. It makes me quite interested to find out what their role is in the next book.
The Truthers play a HUGE part in this book, so don’t worry. It doesn’t get that preachy.
You know those creepy groups of guys, called the Lobos, who were all some sort of criminal in the old world? Well they’re still out there and you’ll find out in this book just what they’re up too. Gosh, I wish they’d be taken out already. They just cause the seeders so much trouble. Not to mention the Truthers causing the Seeders trouble as well.
Fi & Asher!!! Oh my!! Lots of exciting things are happening for them. I’ve loved seeing their relationship blossom over these past two books and after what happened in this book I'm super excited for the next book!!!!
Now as for Sean and Sara, I can’t wait to see where they go. It seems like their already pretty close already. Hmmm…. I guess we’ll see. Hopefully they continue to be together.
Over all I really loved this book and would definitely recommend it to those who have already read Eden's Root.
Content: cursing, kissing, violence, talk of sex, and a couple of not too descriptive sex scenes.
October 26, 2012
I can honestly say that I loved this story, and I think you will too. In this sequel to Eden's Root, the story takes an exciting turn for the unknown when the quartet (known as "The Seeders") ventures "topside" to begin distributing seeds and communication equipment to help rebirth civilization. This story will really make you wonder what you'd be capable of in a post-apocalyptic world when life is thrown back to the hazards of the Wild West. If you were attacked, would you be able to kill to save your own life and the lives of others? This important subject is not treated lightly in the book, nor is the evolving feelings that characters have as they face new challenges. Since I'm all about action in my own apocalyptic writing, I tend to gloss over passages that dwell on the feelings and doubts of characters shown in their inner dialogues. On the other hand, I think these scenes are necessary, especially for young adult readers, to understand the implications of moral choices and the depth of emotions that can happen in relationships. This might be a redundant statement, but if you are a fan of the Hunger Games, you will like this story, because Fi will remind you of Katniss. Fi is a true teen warrior, because of her bravery and ability to hang in there when awful things happen that are out of her control. I anxiously await the release of the third book in this series where the members of Eden will be in an all out war with the Truthers and Lobos. There is another anticipated event in that story, but I don't want to dish out a serious spoiler like that here! I would rate this series of books as PG-13 for language and adult situations. (Although there is enough backstory woven in to the sequel for a stand-alone read, I highly recommend reading Back to Eden first to learn more about how the apocalypse happened and see the development of Fi and her relationship with Asher and Sean.) P.S.---I find it interesting that Dr. Andrew Weil has come out with a recipe book called, "True Food". That is a moniker I first encountered in Eden's Root!
April 16, 2013
Seeds of War, Book 2 in the Eden's Root Trilogy, continues the story of Fi Kelly and her Family, mainly Sean and Asher. These three, along with Sara, Fi's friend and Sean's girlfriend, are Seekers. They're soon given a new mission: Seeders. It is now their job to journey to other friendly survivors and give out heirloom seeds and radio equipment to begin connecting the Survivors into something of a community. They also begin Seeding the Dead Zones to hopefully begin regrowth of wild grasses and plants. Unfortunately, the world is still not safe. They have to watch out for unfriendly survivors, dubbed Lobos, and a new threat, the Truthers, emerges.
I really enjoyed Seeds of War, as much as Eden's Root. This trilogy seems to be one that just sucks me in and won't let go. When I'd have to stop, I had to shake my head a little to get to story out of it. Honestly, it....kinda made me a little paranoid... I mean, I can see things like this actually happening in the near future. Then again, I'm not one of those people who can just read a book. I have to get totally immersed in it. I'm not just reading; I'm in there, too. Fi's a likeable heroine, as is her Family. The world around them is one of despair, but they have so much hope for the future. It's just really touching.
What got to me was the Truthers. Ohhh, religious cults... So creepy. What's worse, I can see a group like that actually forming and trying to spread their message of lies on the back of religious comfort. I did like that Fi began questioning society and wondering if some of what the leader of the Truthers was saying was actually true. The Famine and Sickness affected her deeply, so it seems very reasonable that she would seek answers about the causes and wonder if they were a punishment to society. Including Fi's doubts made her story even more realistic. It would be so easy to have her staunchly against them in every way from the beginning. Having her confused and questioning brought another depth to her.
I'm eagerly awaiting the release of book 3. I NEED to know how Fi's story ends.
I really enjoyed Seeds of War, as much as Eden's Root. This trilogy seems to be one that just sucks me in and won't let go. When I'd have to stop, I had to shake my head a little to get to story out of it. Honestly, it....kinda made me a little paranoid... I mean, I can see things like this actually happening in the near future. Then again, I'm not one of those people who can just read a book. I have to get totally immersed in it. I'm not just reading; I'm in there, too. Fi's a likeable heroine, as is her Family. The world around them is one of despair, but they have so much hope for the future. It's just really touching.
What got to me was the Truthers. Ohhh, religious cults... So creepy. What's worse, I can see a group like that actually forming and trying to spread their message of lies on the back of religious comfort. I did like that Fi began questioning society and wondering if some of what the leader of the Truthers was saying was actually true. The Famine and Sickness affected her deeply, so it seems very reasonable that she would seek answers about the causes and wonder if they were a punishment to society. Including Fi's doubts made her story even more realistic. It would be so easy to have her staunchly against them in every way from the beginning. Having her confused and questioning brought another depth to her.
I'm eagerly awaiting the release of book 3. I NEED to know how Fi's story ends.
January 25, 2013
EDEN'S ROOT
This book has totally hit a nerve with me. I read ALOT and many books I have chosen to read involve our diet and what we consider food. Our food today does not at all resemble what it was decades ago. Wheat has been modified to such an extent there is only a tiny remnant of anything that was ever considered "wheat". I have adopted three children - all with special needs. Some of their issues are environmental but some have no explanation such as autism. Is that a result of diet? Immunizations? Other environmental influences? Genetic? Who knows but I have always felt strongly that much of it is related to food. So what if our food - all food - truly becomes so modified and mutated that it dies off and we are left with nothing? Think about it? Who survives? How do they survive? This book is a tale of all of these struggles and survival.
SEEDS OF WAR
Seeds of War picks up with the colonist from Eden trying to find others topside. There is more relationship building between Fi and Asher as well as Sean and Sara. I definitely enjoyed Eden's Root more but still liked Seeds of War. The premise is very interesting, concerning and alarming at times - could we really do this to ourselves? I enjoyed Fi more in book 1 but I enjoyed Asher more in book 2. Their personalities are evolving and they are stronger together. I have no doubt this strength will be very important in book 3. Topside there are groups that will try to help as well as groups that will try to destroy. Sometimes it is sad to think that people can sink to such depths. Seeders are trying to cultivate True Food and rebuild civilization.
Overall I give these books a 4 star rating. The Eden's Root Trilogy is a very unique type of apocalyptic literature. It is definitely not more of the same.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book has totally hit a nerve with me. I read ALOT and many books I have chosen to read involve our diet and what we consider food. Our food today does not at all resemble what it was decades ago. Wheat has been modified to such an extent there is only a tiny remnant of anything that was ever considered "wheat". I have adopted three children - all with special needs. Some of their issues are environmental but some have no explanation such as autism. Is that a result of diet? Immunizations? Other environmental influences? Genetic? Who knows but I have always felt strongly that much of it is related to food. So what if our food - all food - truly becomes so modified and mutated that it dies off and we are left with nothing? Think about it? Who survives? How do they survive? This book is a tale of all of these struggles and survival.
SEEDS OF WAR
Seeds of War picks up with the colonist from Eden trying to find others topside. There is more relationship building between Fi and Asher as well as Sean and Sara. I definitely enjoyed Eden's Root more but still liked Seeds of War. The premise is very interesting, concerning and alarming at times - could we really do this to ourselves? I enjoyed Fi more in book 1 but I enjoyed Asher more in book 2. Their personalities are evolving and they are stronger together. I have no doubt this strength will be very important in book 3. Topside there are groups that will try to help as well as groups that will try to destroy. Sometimes it is sad to think that people can sink to such depths. Seeders are trying to cultivate True Food and rebuild civilization.
Overall I give these books a 4 star rating. The Eden's Root Trilogy is a very unique type of apocalyptic literature. It is definitely not more of the same.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 22, 2012
Loved it, just as good as the first. There was still a lot of action & you get to learn a lot more about Eden & how everything works. Getting to see other survivors Topside was really cool too. It was surprising to see how many there were & to feel the hope that Fi had at rebuilding the world. The Truthers sound really interesting & insane, so I can't wait to see what happens with that. The Lobos remain scary as heck & some of the scenes were crazy! There is a lot going on in Fi's world & I can't wait to see what happens next. They definitely have a lot of challenges ahead of them, so I am excited to see where that goes.
Fi is still BA as ever & I loved how strong she is. Even though she is perfectly fine on her own it is nice to see how she is with Asher, she lets herself become more vulnerable & share her burden, I think they make a great couple, very adorable too! I love how playful they are with each other & can be BA when they need to. I was unsure how I felt about Asher in the first book becasue of what happened when he & Fi first met. After getting to know him better in this book I think he is absolutely adorable & I love how much he cares about Fi. He will do anything to protect, but he doesn't try to smother her, he knows she is perfectly capable of protecting herself. They just really compliment each other & they had so many great scenes together. Can't wait to see more of them. Sean & Sara were cute as well & made a great couple. Sara turned out to be a really surprising character. Sean also made some interesting changes. It was great to see character growth & to see them struggle with what the world has become.
Overall I really loved this book & I can't wait for the next one! I definitely recommend it!
Fi is still BA as ever & I loved how strong she is. Even though she is perfectly fine on her own it is nice to see how she is with Asher, she lets herself become more vulnerable & share her burden, I think they make a great couple, very adorable too! I love how playful they are with each other & can be BA when they need to. I was unsure how I felt about Asher in the first book becasue of what happened when he & Fi first met. After getting to know him better in this book I think he is absolutely adorable & I love how much he cares about Fi. He will do anything to protect, but he doesn't try to smother her, he knows she is perfectly capable of protecting herself. They just really compliment each other & they had so many great scenes together. Can't wait to see more of them. Sean & Sara were cute as well & made a great couple. Sara turned out to be a really surprising character. Sean also made some interesting changes. It was great to see character growth & to see them struggle with what the world has become.
Overall I really loved this book & I can't wait for the next one! I definitely recommend it!
October 22, 2012
I received a copy of this book from the author, Rachel Fisher, for reviewing purposes. Thanks for that by the way! (:
Okay. First thing's first. I am so in love with this cover, I just want to dye my hair like the colours in the sky. It is so pretty. The book was pretty awesome too, which is always a good thing. I can't get enough of this series! It might take a little while switching back and forth between paper books and ebooks, but I'll gladly do it. If you haven't read the first book, Eden's Root, I definitely recommend it. This is the second book of this series, and I honestly can't wait for the third one!
My first thoughts about this book were, I love the cover, I can't wait to read it, and 'oh my god, there's another one!', which was definitely a good sign. I wasn't really sure what was going to happen in this installment, but it didn't matter. I was excited ever since it arrived in the mail. I'm happy I was able to read this, and you should definitely read it too. Though filled with action and many more awesome things, it was a little too fast for me, and while reading I was often lost because things changed so quickly. But besides that, it was an awesome book!
I think that's all I'm going to say about that. You've probably gotten the idea of what I thought of it by now, and if you don't know what this book is about, you could probably just read my review of Eden's Root, (If I'm remembering correctly) and get the same idea. So yeah. Check out this series, and check out these links! (:
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Thanks for reading! <3
Okay. First thing's first. I am so in love with this cover, I just want to dye my hair like the colours in the sky. It is so pretty. The book was pretty awesome too, which is always a good thing. I can't get enough of this series! It might take a little while switching back and forth between paper books and ebooks, but I'll gladly do it. If you haven't read the first book, Eden's Root, I definitely recommend it. This is the second book of this series, and I honestly can't wait for the third one!
My first thoughts about this book were, I love the cover, I can't wait to read it, and 'oh my god, there's another one!', which was definitely a good sign. I wasn't really sure what was going to happen in this installment, but it didn't matter. I was excited ever since it arrived in the mail. I'm happy I was able to read this, and you should definitely read it too. Though filled with action and many more awesome things, it was a little too fast for me, and while reading I was often lost because things changed so quickly. But besides that, it was an awesome book!
I think that's all I'm going to say about that. You've probably gotten the idea of what I thought of it by now, and if you don't know what this book is about, you could probably just read my review of Eden's Root, (If I'm remembering correctly) and get the same idea. So yeah. Check out this series, and check out these links! (:
http://readers-not-writers.blogspot.ca/
(myblog)
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/6...
(mygroup)
https://www.facebook.com/aurora.schnarr
(myfacebook)
Thanks for reading! <3
November 3, 2012
In a world of apocalyptic ends. The people of Eden rely highly on the ability to connect with other groups for survival. Although they could probably sustain themselves with trips to the outside and growing their own food. It's something that is not beneficial at this time. They must have contact with the outside world to know what is happening and continue their efforts to help society get back to a normal as fast as possible.
The Seeders are responsible for making these trips. To get supplies, talk with other groups and find out the state of the outside world to help keep their own citizens safe. But it's a dangerous world out there, and each trip can have devastating results. With groups of what could be considered savages out to murder and steal amongst other things above it's dangerous for anybody.
In the first book we followed Fi and her family to find Eden. A place where there was safe food and a hidden location. But now is the time to survive and help rebuild, it's dangerous and they don't know who they can trust.
The devotion to each other and will to live is the driving force of this story. There was not as much down time as there was in the first book which involved a lot of traveling. There are still several characters that build the story, but the focus here is the group of Seeders and the reader will come to care about them and really fight for their purpose.
With the deeper development of the characters and the hard work of rebuilding and surviving in this world. I enjoyed reading this book more than the first in the series which contained a lot of walking, dialogue and info dumps to create the world. But now, here in the continuation the reader can dive right in!
Great continuation to the story, both entertaining and heart breaking.
The Seeders are responsible for making these trips. To get supplies, talk with other groups and find out the state of the outside world to help keep their own citizens safe. But it's a dangerous world out there, and each trip can have devastating results. With groups of what could be considered savages out to murder and steal amongst other things above it's dangerous for anybody.
In the first book we followed Fi and her family to find Eden. A place where there was safe food and a hidden location. But now is the time to survive and help rebuild, it's dangerous and they don't know who they can trust.
The devotion to each other and will to live is the driving force of this story. There was not as much down time as there was in the first book which involved a lot of traveling. There are still several characters that build the story, but the focus here is the group of Seeders and the reader will come to care about them and really fight for their purpose.
With the deeper development of the characters and the hard work of rebuilding and surviving in this world. I enjoyed reading this book more than the first in the series which contained a lot of walking, dialogue and info dumps to create the world. But now, here in the continuation the reader can dive right in!
Great continuation to the story, both entertaining and heart breaking.
August 23, 2012
Not bad for the second installment. Not bad at ALL. With new plot twists and adventure around every corner, I devoured this book.
In this book, I fell for the plot. It always kept me on my toes and really excited. Usually, the sequels in trilogies I find lacking but this time around I found this book more exciting then the first! In this plot, the group has survived. With one step at a time, they have become seeders. Replanting original seeds to fruits and veggies, trying their best to restore natural earth food. All the while there is an uprising of radical religious groups bringing down the efforts. Enough to even kill them for replanting. Like, I said exciting. The plot carried loads of action as well as LOVE!
The love interest flourished just the way I wanted it. Even with some unexpected surprises! I'm so excited and happy at the same time! AHHHHHHH! I especially loved this part because Fi and her love are starting fresh. They deserve a new beginning and if it means this, then YAY! I loved watching their love grow so strong! This couple truly rocks with all that they have been through.
There are some new character developments that I enjoyed as well. Some secrets are exposed bringing to light the effects of the events that happen. I like that these characters help other characters developed. It's like a rock sharping a knife. Very good.
Seeds Of War is an awesome sequel. A very lawless society full of people trying to help, to people destroying whats left, it really makes you think. The originality of the story brings happiness to my heart. Seeds Of War is impressive!
In this book, I fell for the plot. It always kept me on my toes and really excited. Usually, the sequels in trilogies I find lacking but this time around I found this book more exciting then the first! In this plot, the group has survived. With one step at a time, they have become seeders. Replanting original seeds to fruits and veggies, trying their best to restore natural earth food. All the while there is an uprising of radical religious groups bringing down the efforts. Enough to even kill them for replanting. Like, I said exciting. The plot carried loads of action as well as LOVE!
The love interest flourished just the way I wanted it. Even with some unexpected surprises! I'm so excited and happy at the same time! AHHHHHHH! I especially loved this part because Fi and her love are starting fresh. They deserve a new beginning and if it means this, then YAY! I loved watching their love grow so strong! This couple truly rocks with all that they have been through.
There are some new character developments that I enjoyed as well. Some secrets are exposed bringing to light the effects of the events that happen. I like that these characters help other characters developed. It's like a rock sharping a knife. Very good.
Seeds Of War is an awesome sequel. A very lawless society full of people trying to help, to people destroying whats left, it really makes you think. The originality of the story brings happiness to my heart. Seeds Of War is impressive!
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