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Rittenhouse Saga #2
Stray
In the depths of winter, Emery is digging. Two months after the conclusion of Mutt, he is building an underground highway into the walled city of Rittenhouse to smuggle food and medicine to those living in the wasteland outside. When the gateman Green comes to him with news of a secret shipment and plans to intercept it, Emery sees a chance at redemption for his past failings. But as the search pulls him into a broadening web of conspiracy, his closest friends worry he is in too deep, determined find the shipment--or lose everything.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 18, 2013
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March 17, 2013
Review first appeared on my blog: Book Addict 24-7
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
Stray by Evan Fuller is the anticipated sequel to Mutt, Fuller's 2011 debut, and the second book in the Rittenhouse Saga. Written in beautifully descriptive prose and set in a complex post-apocalyptic and dystopic world, Stray is a must-read sequel.
Whereas Mutt acted as an introduction to the Rittenhouse Saga, Stray focuses more on the characters and their development after the tragedy that strikes Emery, the protagonist, at the conclusion of Mutt.
In a way, I like to think Stray is a preparation for the fight Emery and his friends are going to go through in the remainder of the series.
Of all characters, Emery's destructive growth is the most haunting, since it is the portrayal of a kind of lucid madness brought on by grief. The secrets, darkness, and naivety of the world Emery inhabits come to light in Stray, giving even more depth to the series.
One of my favorite aspects of Stray is how the uncertainty, fear, and urgency is felt throughout the novel. We, as readers, are made to empathize with Emery as he races against not just the odds, but the clock. We cringe with him as he uncovers truths, and feel deep sadness for the past secrets he shares.
Just like Mutt, Stray has a fantastic series of heart-pounding scenes where Emery is tested beyond his limits, and where the story reaches suspenseful climaxes. Fuller has a skill for creating anticipation and delivering what the reader seeks with style.
What I wasn't a huge fan of was the pacing. Though beautifully written, the prose is sometimes weighed down with description, slow-progressing situations, or internal struggles. It took me much longer to read it than I'm accustomed to and I think it was because it was a very heavy read--by heavy I mean overly wordy.
I would recommend Stray to readers of dystopian young adult fiction. Fuller does more than bring forth an interesting and original series, his novel asks as to consider the following: "What would you do if you lived in an incredibly oppressive world (much more oppressive than our current one), and more importantly, would you risk everything to make a difference--no matter how big, or small?"
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
Stray by Evan Fuller is the anticipated sequel to Mutt, Fuller's 2011 debut, and the second book in the Rittenhouse Saga. Written in beautifully descriptive prose and set in a complex post-apocalyptic and dystopic world, Stray is a must-read sequel.
Whereas Mutt acted as an introduction to the Rittenhouse Saga, Stray focuses more on the characters and their development after the tragedy that strikes Emery, the protagonist, at the conclusion of Mutt.
In a way, I like to think Stray is a preparation for the fight Emery and his friends are going to go through in the remainder of the series.
Of all characters, Emery's destructive growth is the most haunting, since it is the portrayal of a kind of lucid madness brought on by grief. The secrets, darkness, and naivety of the world Emery inhabits come to light in Stray, giving even more depth to the series.
One of my favorite aspects of Stray is how the uncertainty, fear, and urgency is felt throughout the novel. We, as readers, are made to empathize with Emery as he races against not just the odds, but the clock. We cringe with him as he uncovers truths, and feel deep sadness for the past secrets he shares.
Just like Mutt, Stray has a fantastic series of heart-pounding scenes where Emery is tested beyond his limits, and where the story reaches suspenseful climaxes. Fuller has a skill for creating anticipation and delivering what the reader seeks with style.
What I wasn't a huge fan of was the pacing. Though beautifully written, the prose is sometimes weighed down with description, slow-progressing situations, or internal struggles. It took me much longer to read it than I'm accustomed to and I think it was because it was a very heavy read--by heavy I mean overly wordy.
I would recommend Stray to readers of dystopian young adult fiction. Fuller does more than bring forth an interesting and original series, his novel asks as to consider the following: "What would you do if you lived in an incredibly oppressive world (much more oppressive than our current one), and more importantly, would you risk everything to make a difference--no matter how big, or small?"
May 11, 2013
"Stray", Book 2 of The Rittenhouse Saga by Evan Fuller starts with a BANG and ends with #Woah #didntseethatcoming.
I am loving this story of Emery and his "family". What keeps it from a 5-star rating is that it does, as another reviewer stated, get a bit "heavy" --yeeeaaah, it boggs, about halfish-way in. But then, #poof in comes Green and things get rolling again. Wish there was a 4.5 star rating...
With questions still unanswered from "Mutt", and emotionally vested in characters nicely-developed, I eagerly anticipate and await Book 3. Thank you, Mr. Fuller!
I am loving this story of Emery and his "family". What keeps it from a 5-star rating is that it does, as another reviewer stated, get a bit "heavy" --yeeeaaah, it boggs, about halfish-way in. But then, #poof in comes Green and things get rolling again. Wish there was a 4.5 star rating...
With questions still unanswered from "Mutt", and emotionally vested in characters nicely-developed, I eagerly anticipate and await Book 3. Thank you, Mr. Fuller!
March 1, 2013
I absolutely love this series. I really enjoyed all the new characters, and I cannot wait to see where they are headed.
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February 22, 2013
I was just really happy to be finished writing it.
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