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Dystopia #3
Liberty's Torch
All it takes is one spark to ignite the flame of liberty.
Six months have passed since Dana and Kenny parted. Forced to live as a wanderer, Dana discovers a crashed drone and learns of the chaos within Dystopia and what President Klens has planned for the resistance. Realizing that she must go back, Dana acquires the help of a seventy-year-old man and an old friend. Upon her return, she finds that rebellion is in the air as the government continues to eliminate dissenters.
Forced to disguise herself, Dana searches for the resistance to tell them of President Klens’ plans. After a few run-ins with the officers and narrow escapes from Colonel Fernau—his obsession with her growing each day—she learns that the people of Dystopia yearn to be free from their oppression. What they need is a leader. Knowing that everyone she cares for will never be safe so long as the government reigns supreme, Dana must decide how far she is willing to go achieve freedom.
Six months have passed since Dana and Kenny parted. Forced to live as a wanderer, Dana discovers a crashed drone and learns of the chaos within Dystopia and what President Klens has planned for the resistance. Realizing that she must go back, Dana acquires the help of a seventy-year-old man and an old friend. Upon her return, she finds that rebellion is in the air as the government continues to eliminate dissenters.
Forced to disguise herself, Dana searches for the resistance to tell them of President Klens’ plans. After a few run-ins with the officers and narrow escapes from Colonel Fernau—his obsession with her growing each day—she learns that the people of Dystopia yearn to be free from their oppression. What they need is a leader. Knowing that everyone she cares for will never be safe so long as the government reigns supreme, Dana must decide how far she is willing to go achieve freedom.
- GenresDystopiaScience Fiction
211 pages, Paperback
First published November 11, 2012
About the author
Janet McNulty
76 books92 followersMs. McNulty has published in a variety of genres, not wanting to be tied down to just one thing. She began her writing career with her fantasy series entitled Legends Lost. Since then, she has gone on to publish in the popular dystopian genre with her Dystopia Trilogy and has even published a cozy mystery series entitled Mellow Summers. Her most recent work is her space opera, science fiction adventure series: the Solaris Saga.
In addition to writing for young adults and adults, Ms. McNulty has also published several picture books for children.
In addition to writing for young adults and adults, Ms. McNulty has also published several picture books for children.
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November 4, 2015
I have read all three books in the series and was curious to see how they concluded. After finishing them all I've realised the thing I'm not keen on is that the reading level seems a bit immature compared to the content. That said, if you prefer a little light reading in the form of a dystopian novel rather than a book about shopping or romance, Janet Mcnulty is your goto gal.
December 14, 2014
Disappointed with the ending.
November 6, 2013
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Liberty’s Torch is the third book in a series, but I didn’t have too much trouble jumping right in. The plot is quite similar to other dystopian novels, but then again, the series is called “Dystopia”, so that’s probably the idea behind all of it. One of the most prominent settings in the book is actually called Dystopia.
Dana is an intriguing, interesting and most of all, relatable, character. She’s not afraid to fight for what she wants, and she’s very brave. What I liked about her the most was her yearning for freedom. It was inspiring, and how much she was willing to sacrifice to gain that freedom was inspiring as well.
I couldn’t connect with all characters in the same way though. Some of the secondary characters were just there, and didn’t have any personality traits that made them stand out from the others.
The writing was great. It wasn’t overly descriptive, but rather suiting for a YA novel.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I may go back and read the first two at some point, but this one is rather satisfactory even when read on its own.
Liberty’s Torch is the third book in a series, but I didn’t have too much trouble jumping right in. The plot is quite similar to other dystopian novels, but then again, the series is called “Dystopia”, so that’s probably the idea behind all of it. One of the most prominent settings in the book is actually called Dystopia.
Dana is an intriguing, interesting and most of all, relatable, character. She’s not afraid to fight for what she wants, and she’s very brave. What I liked about her the most was her yearning for freedom. It was inspiring, and how much she was willing to sacrifice to gain that freedom was inspiring as well.
I couldn’t connect with all characters in the same way though. Some of the secondary characters were just there, and didn’t have any personality traits that made them stand out from the others.
The writing was great. It wasn’t overly descriptive, but rather suiting for a YA novel.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I may go back and read the first two at some point, but this one is rather satisfactory even when read on its own.
March 17, 2014
It is the end. One way or another Dana is going to end things between her and the government. After the lost of her happy little town and people she cares about Dana goes back to where it all started with the help of Karl and a old friend to warn those she cares for.
The action dose not fail to deliver here. You see Dana make hard choices thought leading her down a road to chose for herself what she will and will not stand for.
I was sad to see this world go but fill that Janet have it the ending it needed. Dana and her friends stand to remind all if us of something we take for granted. We are owed the right to Work for what we want. When we give things up in the name of fairness or the common good we enslave ourselves.
The action dose not fail to deliver here. You see Dana make hard choices thought leading her down a road to chose for herself what she will and will not stand for.
I was sad to see this world go but fill that Janet have it the ending it needed. Dana and her friends stand to remind all if us of something we take for granted. We are owed the right to Work for what we want. When we give things up in the name of fairness or the common good we enslave ourselves.
April 9, 2016
Excellent trilogy about mass equality on a grand scale & consequences. This was a great story about how government deciding that the masses should be treated equally ... in everything! Of course, it excludes the chosen few (sound familiar?). The government chooses our jobs too. Read the books but buy them all at once if you can get a better deal. Book 2 was short. This is what could happen if the masses keep choosing complacency with our current government atmosphere.
July 10, 2014
Spoiler alert
Very simple, bad editing, main characters die and I sort of just don't care as even after 3 books I wasn't very invested in them!!
Very simple, bad editing, main characters die and I sort of just don't care as even after 3 books I wasn't very invested in them!!
January 15, 2015
Fantastic Story. Could not put it down.
April 15, 2015
Never been so happy to have main characters bite it...
December 31, 2015
Awesome!
Great series. Definitely a thought provoking read. The characters show the flaws and growth in all of us. Defending liberty, justice, & freedom.
Great series. Definitely a thought provoking read. The characters show the flaws and growth in all of us. Defending liberty, justice, & freedom.
August 8, 2016
Needs box of tissues
This series packs so much emotion, Dana has experienced so much loss, and through that finally finds what she is willing to fight for.
This series packs so much emotion, Dana has experienced so much loss, and through that finally finds what she is willing to fight for.
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