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Dry Lands
After a cataclysmic flood submerges half the world underwater, cannibalistic gangs and corrupt encampments become a constant threat to the remaining dry lands. Liv and her precocious three-year-old son Milo are some of the lucky ones who have survived.
With the company of a lonely horse seeking a loving home, Liv is determined to protect Milo from the encampments, even if it means destroying what little is left of civilization. Amidst it all, she learns to embrace love and her own worth. Dry Lands is a gripping journey showcasing the resilience of humanity, parenthood, and the sacrifices we make for our children.
With the company of a lonely horse seeking a loving home, Liv is determined to protect Milo from the encampments, even if it means destroying what little is left of civilization. Amidst it all, she learns to embrace love and her own worth. Dry Lands is a gripping journey showcasing the resilience of humanity, parenthood, and the sacrifices we make for our children.
272 pages, Paperback
First published May 14, 2024
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Elizabeth Anne Martins
2 books49 followersElizabeth Anne Martins is a Philadelphia-based writer who studied English and Publishing at Rosemont College. Her writing often explores resilience, identity, and survival, blending speculative elements with deeply human stories.
Her debut novel, Dry Lands, is a post-apocalyptic story of motherhood and survival set in a world reshaped by water. The book was named a 2024 Great Group Reads pick by the Women's National Book Association, won the Eric Hoffer Award for Commercial Fiction, and has resonated with readers who connect with its themes of hope and endurance.
Her second novel, Opposite World, is a mind-bending near-future thriller exploring memory, identity, and the thin line between perception and reality. Described by the Financial Times as "beautifully tragic" and by the British Fantasy Society as "a brilliant, unique journey into the vulnerabilities and insecurities of the self," it was longlisted for the 2026 BSFA Award for Best Novel.
When she’s not writing, Elizabeth can usually be found at the piano. Mozart is her favorite composer to play—his personality comes through in his pieces, and there is a sort of secret conversation between him and the listener, whether he’s conveying energy, love, sadness, or humor, much like a book’s author. A love of Wolfgang has led her to his sister Maria Anna Mozart, one of many gifted women from that era whose musical legacies were largely forgotten, whose story she is currently bringing to life in her next novel.
Her debut novel, Dry Lands, is a post-apocalyptic story of motherhood and survival set in a world reshaped by water. The book was named a 2024 Great Group Reads pick by the Women's National Book Association, won the Eric Hoffer Award for Commercial Fiction, and has resonated with readers who connect with its themes of hope and endurance.
Her second novel, Opposite World, is a mind-bending near-future thriller exploring memory, identity, and the thin line between perception and reality. Described by the Financial Times as "beautifully tragic" and by the British Fantasy Society as "a brilliant, unique journey into the vulnerabilities and insecurities of the self," it was longlisted for the 2026 BSFA Award for Best Novel.
When she’s not writing, Elizabeth can usually be found at the piano. Mozart is her favorite composer to play—his personality comes through in his pieces, and there is a sort of secret conversation between him and the listener, whether he’s conveying energy, love, sadness, or humor, much like a book’s author. A love of Wolfgang has led her to his sister Maria Anna Mozart, one of many gifted women from that era whose musical legacies were largely forgotten, whose story she is currently bringing to life in her next novel.
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May 15, 2024
This apocalyptic story is the best I've ever read. It felt so real and showed the sacrifices that a mother would make for her children. I haven't read anything like this, and already I want more. The tension and pacing were great, and the plotline was very believable, and it almost felt like you were getting a glimpse into a scary real future. The conversations with the 3 year old also felt authentic to how children really talk. I've already been recommending this to friends as it was all I could talk about the last two days. I am very grateful for the opportunity to receive an arc of this story and am leaving an honest review.
March 3, 2024
A really well written apocalyptic story! A really strong female main character, she does have her moments of angst, which is to be expected in this drowning violent world! A really great adventure, a mother trying to save her children. A really amazing story! I will look for more by this writer as it was a great read!
January 1, 2025
Thank you, #elizabethannemartins, for my #gifted (free) copy.
This was such a great post-apocalyptic survival story, and I could not put this book down. It's a heartbreaking novel about a mother and son, and she would do anything to protect him. I accidentally stumbled across this book, and the stunning cover drew me right in. This is a great debut novel that is definitely worth the read!
After a cataclysmic flood submerges half the world underwater, cannibalistic gangs and corrupt encampments become a constant threat to the remaining dry lands. Liv and her precocious three-year-old son Milo are some of the lucky ones who have survived.
With the company of a lonely horse seeking a loving home, Liv is determined to protect Milo from the encampments, even if it means destroying what little is left of civilization. Amidst it all, she learns to embrace love and her own worth. Dry Lands is a gripping journey showcasing the resilience of humanity, parenthood, and the sacrifices we make for our children.
This was such a great post-apocalyptic survival story, and I could not put this book down. It's a heartbreaking novel about a mother and son, and she would do anything to protect him. I accidentally stumbled across this book, and the stunning cover drew me right in. This is a great debut novel that is definitely worth the read!
After a cataclysmic flood submerges half the world underwater, cannibalistic gangs and corrupt encampments become a constant threat to the remaining dry lands. Liv and her precocious three-year-old son Milo are some of the lucky ones who have survived.
With the company of a lonely horse seeking a loving home, Liv is determined to protect Milo from the encampments, even if it means destroying what little is left of civilization. Amidst it all, she learns to embrace love and her own worth. Dry Lands is a gripping journey showcasing the resilience of humanity, parenthood, and the sacrifices we make for our children.
May 1, 2024
This was a great dystopian story. While there was action in it, it differed from other dystopian books in that it’s focus is on a mother’s journey to keep herself and her son alive and get them to safety, after her husband is killed in an accident. What follows is an incredible book about a mother’s love for her son, and all the situations she finds herself in.
So well written, the author does an amazing job of describing the post apocalyptic landscape. The character development of the mother and child were so wonderfully done. I could totally picture Milo and all the things he said/did.
I loved this book. It was a quick read and short enough that I finished it in a couple of days. I would have loved to read more about them, but regardless it was such a satisfying read. I highly recommend to all dystopian fans!
I received an advance reader copy from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
So well written, the author does an amazing job of describing the post apocalyptic landscape. The character development of the mother and child were so wonderfully done. I could totally picture Milo and all the things he said/did.
I loved this book. It was a quick read and short enough that I finished it in a couple of days. I would have loved to read more about them, but regardless it was such a satisfying read. I highly recommend to all dystopian fans!
I received an advance reader copy from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 12, 2024
I just want to preface this by saying thank you so much to Elizabeth and Flame Tree Press for giving me an advanced physical copy of this book - it was beautiful ! And thank you for allowing me to give an unbiased review of this book 🩷
8/10 !
Wow. Wow.
This book was so powerful and beautiful in regard to survival and instincts to protect those closest to you.
With the Shift occurring, mother and her inquisitive toddler make their way to Sweet Gum, to see their "Beezbo" Ana 😭
Fire, horses, encampments, greed, survival, love, loss, sacrifice - the main words to describe themes in this book. 🔥🐴❤️
I couldn't put it down ! It was written so so beautifully and kept you hooked at every turn. The chapter lengths were perfect as well. 👌🏻
I will definitely be reading more of Elizabeth's books if they're anything like this one ! 👀📚
8/10 !
Wow. Wow.
This book was so powerful and beautiful in regard to survival and instincts to protect those closest to you.
With the Shift occurring, mother and her inquisitive toddler make their way to Sweet Gum, to see their "Beezbo" Ana 😭
Fire, horses, encampments, greed, survival, love, loss, sacrifice - the main words to describe themes in this book. 🔥🐴❤️
I couldn't put it down ! It was written so so beautifully and kept you hooked at every turn. The chapter lengths were perfect as well. 👌🏻
I will definitely be reading more of Elizabeth's books if they're anything like this one ! 👀📚
June 21, 2025
3.75 stars
It was a pretty good read. In a world where it's survival of the fittest, I appreciated the resilience of Liv to not only survive but to take care of three children on top of that. I liked how cut throat she was in killing anyone who came near her and her charges and how she'd forage for food and what she needed to take care of all of them. What woman can give birth on her own in the wild AND while she's delivering, kill a man in cold blood? I liked Mosey, the deaf horse, as well. Not particularly uplifting and there was not really much romance but I never felt like DNFing. I liked the writing and the memories that came out of nowhere about her husband and the pilot and her life before and during her ordeal. It was definitely a journey.
I'd recommend it, just so the reader can experience the difficulties, through her eyes, but I probably won't read it again. It's just a bit too depressing for me (and maybe a bit too close to possible future reality).
Note to self - learn how to start a fire from scratch and order some water purification kits. LOL.
It was a pretty good read. In a world where it's survival of the fittest, I appreciated the resilience of Liv to not only survive but to take care of three children on top of that. I liked how cut throat she was in killing anyone who came near her and her charges and how she'd forage for food and what she needed to take care of all of them. What woman can give birth on her own in the wild AND while she's delivering, kill a man in cold blood? I liked Mosey, the deaf horse, as well. Not particularly uplifting and there was not really much romance but I never felt like DNFing. I liked the writing and the memories that came out of nowhere about her husband and the pilot and her life before and during her ordeal. It was definitely a journey.
I'd recommend it, just so the reader can experience the difficulties, through her eyes, but I probably won't read it again. It's just a bit too depressing for me (and maybe a bit too close to possible future reality).
Note to self - learn how to start a fire from scratch and order some water purification kits. LOL.
February 29, 2024
Andrea Knauss
I had the opportunity to read an early copy and felt like the book read like a movie. I was immersed in Liv’s story as she becomes a survivor after “The Shift,” an event that causes mass flooding and earthquakes, causing people to pour into the dangerous dry lands. There, people are tracked down and sent to corrupt labor camps or killed by marauders for resources. What shines in this novel is Liv and her dedication to her three year old son Milo. Even though their conditions are harsh, Liv shields Milo from harm, making tribulations digestible for a toddler (calling thieves “bullies” for example). I appreciated the grittiness of this novel, as Liv is a breastfeeding mom, and details about the physical trials of motherhood are not spared, something that sometimes may get overlooked in post-apocalyptic novels. A well-rounded adventure story with emotional depth that shines.
I had the opportunity to read an early copy and felt like the book read like a movie. I was immersed in Liv’s story as she becomes a survivor after “The Shift,” an event that causes mass flooding and earthquakes, causing people to pour into the dangerous dry lands. There, people are tracked down and sent to corrupt labor camps or killed by marauders for resources. What shines in this novel is Liv and her dedication to her three year old son Milo. Even though their conditions are harsh, Liv shields Milo from harm, making tribulations digestible for a toddler (calling thieves “bullies” for example). I appreciated the grittiness of this novel, as Liv is a breastfeeding mom, and details about the physical trials of motherhood are not spared, something that sometimes may get overlooked in post-apocalyptic novels. A well-rounded adventure story with emotional depth that shines.
September 8, 2024
Dry Lands was an imersive read, layered with themes of sacrifice and heartbreak along with hope and resilience. I enjoyed getting to know these characters through the progression of their story and occasional flashbacks that gave a deeper understanding of how life had been for them. The elements of suspense and character development made this story especially worthwhile and captivating.
May 13, 2024
This story is going to stick with me for a long time!
A dystopian novel taking place in post-apocalyptic times when majority of the world is submerged in water & the flood is threatening the rest of the dry lands. We follow a mother with a toddler in tow trying to seek safety & not only out running floods, but also groups of cannibals & corrupt encampments that keep people in-prisoned to use for work, or food. A mother will do whatever it takes to survive & keep her child safe. This story is the harsh reality of what it would be like when the world has completely changed and the only thing that matters, is surviving.
A dystopian novel taking place in post-apocalyptic times when majority of the world is submerged in water & the flood is threatening the rest of the dry lands. We follow a mother with a toddler in tow trying to seek safety & not only out running floods, but also groups of cannibals & corrupt encampments that keep people in-prisoned to use for work, or food. A mother will do whatever it takes to survive & keep her child safe. This story is the harsh reality of what it would be like when the world has completely changed and the only thing that matters, is surviving.
February 26, 2025
A gripping post-apocalyptic tale of survival, Dry Lands follows Liv and her son Milo on a dangerous journey, driven by resilience and maternal love.
Dry Lands is a post-apocalyptic perilous journey described through the eyes of Liv but also her inquisitive three-year-old son, Milo. The opening chapter of the book is a helicopter crash, where only Liv and her son Milo survive. Flashbacks into their former lives throughout the book allow an insight into the desperation of their diminishing freedom leading to up the family’s decision to try and reach safety by travelling to a remote mountain town.
As a post-apocalyptic novel, it is the small relatable details of survival, which differentiates this story from others; scavenging, potty training, Milo playing with sticks as toys, referring to one of them as his deceased “dada”, daily mundane tasks and Liv’s role as a mother to her increasing family, despite the chaos around her. Themes of grief and loss resonate throughout the story, initially raw following the death of Milo’s father in the crash but over time becoming less so. Liv and her family survive against all odds, travelling across a land which has descended into the depravities of human behaviour. Liv gathers strength and independence during her journey, becoming tough and fierce, but still increasingly reliant and emotionally co-dependent on Milo and their rescued horse, Mosey. Her vulnerabilities shine through, and their characters are engaging to the reader.
One aspect of the story that is less believable is the over-reliance on cannibalism by others when Liv herself is able to scavenge and hunt to survive. The writing at the start in the first couple of chapters feels forced, but it is worth persevering beyond this as the rest of the book was gripping and intense, leading to a resolution by the ending, which did not disappoint. The story stayed with me, as the best books always should, and could be understood as a pertinent warning to climate change. It would make a great film or TV series.
Thank you to Reedsy Discovery for sending me an Advanced Review Copy and so I can share my honest opinion.
Dry Lands is a post-apocalyptic perilous journey described through the eyes of Liv but also her inquisitive three-year-old son, Milo. The opening chapter of the book is a helicopter crash, where only Liv and her son Milo survive. Flashbacks into their former lives throughout the book allow an insight into the desperation of their diminishing freedom leading to up the family’s decision to try and reach safety by travelling to a remote mountain town.
As a post-apocalyptic novel, it is the small relatable details of survival, which differentiates this story from others; scavenging, potty training, Milo playing with sticks as toys, referring to one of them as his deceased “dada”, daily mundane tasks and Liv’s role as a mother to her increasing family, despite the chaos around her. Themes of grief and loss resonate throughout the story, initially raw following the death of Milo’s father in the crash but over time becoming less so. Liv and her family survive against all odds, travelling across a land which has descended into the depravities of human behaviour. Liv gathers strength and independence during her journey, becoming tough and fierce, but still increasingly reliant and emotionally co-dependent on Milo and their rescued horse, Mosey. Her vulnerabilities shine through, and their characters are engaging to the reader.
One aspect of the story that is less believable is the over-reliance on cannibalism by others when Liv herself is able to scavenge and hunt to survive. The writing at the start in the first couple of chapters feels forced, but it is worth persevering beyond this as the rest of the book was gripping and intense, leading to a resolution by the ending, which did not disappoint. The story stayed with me, as the best books always should, and could be understood as a pertinent warning to climate change. It would make a great film or TV series.
Thank you to Reedsy Discovery for sending me an Advanced Review Copy and so I can share my honest opinion.
March 14, 2024
I really enjoyed this book - more than I initially expected. Post apocalyptic stories suck me in, I think in part due to how terrifyingly real they are. I can actually envision some of these awful things coming to fruition and us having to attempt to survive. Living is not for the weak, and Dry Lands makes that very apparent.
Liv is an amazing mother who does anything and everything possible for her family. Martins allows you to step into Liv's shoes, experiencing what the world has turned into once the floods come and destroy life as they knew it. The book is moving, ferocious, sad, and hopeful. It's also a very quick read, both due to length but also because I could not put it down. Highly recommended!
Liv is an amazing mother who does anything and everything possible for her family. Martins allows you to step into Liv's shoes, experiencing what the world has turned into once the floods come and destroy life as they knew it. The book is moving, ferocious, sad, and hopeful. It's also a very quick read, both due to length but also because I could not put it down. Highly recommended!
May 22, 2024
Genre:
Horror
-ecological/environmental horror
-survival horror
-post apocalyptic
“I would have fallen to my knees and wept for the rest of time if I wasn’t in survival mode.”
General adult fiction
Women’s fiction
Post apocalyptic/dystopian fiction
Feminist fiction
Science fiction/Fantasy
-near future
“Whatever happened, it caused calamities like severe floods and earthquakes. It came without warning. We simply called this change the ‘Shift.’ Everyone thought the Shift would occur slower, that it would consider our safety. It didn’t.”
Dry Land: a figure of speech that literally describes the part of the earth that isn’t covered by oceans
In this near-future post-apocalyptic world, north America has suffered cataclysmic flooding and subsequent submergence of its coastal regions and more or less 1/2 of what was once dry land is now gone. American society has crumbled as a result, and the government has become in effect become a totalitarian regime that controls the refugee encampments (which look a lot more like WWII concentration camps) and island resettlement programs.
“Denial consumed me – for my own good. I had no time to think about the horridness of what I just saw.”
A small family of three from originally from New Jersey has decided try their luck and flee and seek refuge with their family in Tennessee but disaster strikes when their helicopter suffers damage and explodes leaving a pregnant Liv and her toddler son Milo alone in the woods with nothing more than a diaper bag and the clothing on their backs. They have a great distance left for them to travel and the trail is quite dangerous. Humans cannibals, maurauders, government patrolling drones, encampments, wild animals, disease and weather conditions all pose tremendous risks to mother and child along with rising sea levels. Can they survive the journey and make it to Bizavo’s home in the mountains of Tennessee?
“But I had no desire to leave. In his bones, he knew to be ready for something. He looked at everything as a threat. I loved and hated this about him all at once. Civilization was crumbling with disease, war, and economic disparity from decades past, so it wasn’t that unusual to meet a prepper like Felipe. Still, his readiness reminded me of my own mortality – Milo’s mortality – and so I shunned it.”
This first person narrative it told in present tense from the perspective of the mother as she attempts to ensure her son’s survival, raising him on the trail in the woods without civilization, avoiding humans and becoming self sufficient.
“There were impossible conspiracies that held no merit. We blamed everyone and anything except the god of randomness.”
Why the three star rating? Because I felt that the mother’s narrative lacked a lot of depth and emotional depth. I feel like since the reader was viewing the situation from her perspective and in her mind that when the author did delve into her emotional reactions to what she was experiencing that it was brief and glossing over her sadness, her fears, etc. the lack of anger/frustration/fear etc didn’t really help to make me feel the true dangers of the situations she encountered or had to confront. She had to give birth on her own with only two toddlers to help after escaping an encampment and being on the run. Yet she describes in a tone that isn’t consistent with the situation. I liked the storyline and found the reason for the apocalyptic scenario to be unique take and realistical portrayal.
I got this book as an ebook arc from Flame tree press through netgalley
Horror
-ecological/environmental horror
-survival horror
-post apocalyptic
“I would have fallen to my knees and wept for the rest of time if I wasn’t in survival mode.”
General adult fiction
Women’s fiction
Post apocalyptic/dystopian fiction
Feminist fiction
Science fiction/Fantasy
-near future
“Whatever happened, it caused calamities like severe floods and earthquakes. It came without warning. We simply called this change the ‘Shift.’ Everyone thought the Shift would occur slower, that it would consider our safety. It didn’t.”
Dry Land: a figure of speech that literally describes the part of the earth that isn’t covered by oceans
In this near-future post-apocalyptic world, north America has suffered cataclysmic flooding and subsequent submergence of its coastal regions and more or less 1/2 of what was once dry land is now gone. American society has crumbled as a result, and the government has become in effect become a totalitarian regime that controls the refugee encampments (which look a lot more like WWII concentration camps) and island resettlement programs.
“Denial consumed me – for my own good. I had no time to think about the horridness of what I just saw.”
A small family of three from originally from New Jersey has decided try their luck and flee and seek refuge with their family in Tennessee but disaster strikes when their helicopter suffers damage and explodes leaving a pregnant Liv and her toddler son Milo alone in the woods with nothing more than a diaper bag and the clothing on their backs. They have a great distance left for them to travel and the trail is quite dangerous. Humans cannibals, maurauders, government patrolling drones, encampments, wild animals, disease and weather conditions all pose tremendous risks to mother and child along with rising sea levels. Can they survive the journey and make it to Bizavo’s home in the mountains of Tennessee?
“But I had no desire to leave. In his bones, he knew to be ready for something. He looked at everything as a threat. I loved and hated this about him all at once. Civilization was crumbling with disease, war, and economic disparity from decades past, so it wasn’t that unusual to meet a prepper like Felipe. Still, his readiness reminded me of my own mortality – Milo’s mortality – and so I shunned it.”
This first person narrative it told in present tense from the perspective of the mother as she attempts to ensure her son’s survival, raising him on the trail in the woods without civilization, avoiding humans and becoming self sufficient.
“There were impossible conspiracies that held no merit. We blamed everyone and anything except the god of randomness.”
Why the three star rating? Because I felt that the mother’s narrative lacked a lot of depth and emotional depth. I feel like since the reader was viewing the situation from her perspective and in her mind that when the author did delve into her emotional reactions to what she was experiencing that it was brief and glossing over her sadness, her fears, etc. the lack of anger/frustration/fear etc didn’t really help to make me feel the true dangers of the situations she encountered or had to confront. She had to give birth on her own with only two toddlers to help after escaping an encampment and being on the run. Yet she describes in a tone that isn’t consistent with the situation. I liked the storyline and found the reason for the apocalyptic scenario to be unique take and realistical portrayal.
I got this book as an ebook arc from Flame tree press through netgalley
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 21, 2024
If I could rate this with more than 5 stars I would. The tension, the growth, the survival skills, the suspense…everything about this book is just what I was looking for to get me out of my slump.
April 22, 2024
We live in a world that is changing, so when I saw this book I was definitely intrigued. Sea levels are rising, a shift in the Earth is causing changes and there is a race to keep on the dry lands of the country. This is a story that is set in the US and follows a woman and her son who are making a journey to a place of refuge with one of her relations.
The story of Liv shows how far a mother will go to make sure her son can survive. Her husband Filipe was a survivalist and had things stored and stocked up, but this does not count for anything as things suddenly change. It is Liv who has to make the decisions for the survival of herself and her son Milo, he is three and still needs a lot of her time and patience. The author does an amazing job of showing this woman living on the edge, trying to hold everything together and still be a good mother.
Walking miles is not something that Liv can do continually, and it is a horse that becomes her companion for a while. Mosey is a lifeline for Liv and Milo, it allows them to travel quicker so they can move closer to their destination.
While they travel they are aware of marauders, cannibals and of being picked up and taken to encampments. All of the scenarios that a mother and son want and need to stay away from. Again the author does a great job of showing the dangers and how Liv can explain it to Milo so he will understand.
The landscape has a bleak and barran feel to it and the few characters that there are in this story are great. It definitely has an apocalyptic feel to it, but having an end destination gives a sense of hope to the story. There are dangers and situations in the book that you would expect in a story of this sort and they are well worked.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is character-led and is very addictive. It is a slower book as such, but it is filled with details and thoughts from the characters. Brilliant book to read and one I would definitely recommend.
The story of Liv shows how far a mother will go to make sure her son can survive. Her husband Filipe was a survivalist and had things stored and stocked up, but this does not count for anything as things suddenly change. It is Liv who has to make the decisions for the survival of herself and her son Milo, he is three and still needs a lot of her time and patience. The author does an amazing job of showing this woman living on the edge, trying to hold everything together and still be a good mother.
Walking miles is not something that Liv can do continually, and it is a horse that becomes her companion for a while. Mosey is a lifeline for Liv and Milo, it allows them to travel quicker so they can move closer to their destination.
While they travel they are aware of marauders, cannibals and of being picked up and taken to encampments. All of the scenarios that a mother and son want and need to stay away from. Again the author does a great job of showing the dangers and how Liv can explain it to Milo so he will understand.
The landscape has a bleak and barran feel to it and the few characters that there are in this story are great. It definitely has an apocalyptic feel to it, but having an end destination gives a sense of hope to the story. There are dangers and situations in the book that you would expect in a story of this sort and they are well worked.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is character-led and is very addictive. It is a slower book as such, but it is filled with details and thoughts from the characters. Brilliant book to read and one I would definitely recommend.
May 30, 2024
‘Sometimes, I would hear flocks of migratory night birds, circling the charcoal sky, hooting chaotically. The birds were trying to tell us something, but I just shut the window.’
A helicopter crashes. Only Liv and her 3 year old son survive. The world is mainly underwater after devastating floods; cannibalistic gangs and corrupt encampments present constant danger in the dry lands. Liv has to navigate this new and terrible landscape to find safety for herself and her beloved son..
In Dry Lands events have occured because of a phenomenon known as the Shift which has caused massive earthquakes and floods. This might be climate change…The novel casts back to the days immediately after the Shift when residents were holed up in a hostel. Initially supplies are regularly flown in, but then the shipments dwindle. Conspiracy theories abound and the floods are blamed on ‘every political leader’, and ‘there is no backup plan.’ I found these sections chillingly familiar..
Dry Lands has been described as an homage to The Road by Cormac McCarthy. I would compare it to Four Winds by Kristen Hannah. Both novels evoke a powerful sense of place, devastating hardship, and the detail of daily existence..
The story is seen through the lens of a mother and a woman which makes it so unique. Liv is tied to her son emotionally and physically through her breast milk. Her son is three - the age when children are exploring the world, where their inquisitiveness brings many questions and often misadventure. Liv has to make sense of this world both for herself and her son and making it safe requires so much more from her. Interestingly at times he is labelled as ‘the boy’ and others, ‘Milo’. Her sexuality bought them the flight on the helicopter. She meets women who will only eat the flesh of men as a form of revenge ..
And then there is the horse, a palamino, almost mystical, mythical, who they stumble across in a fog, who leads them to water.
This is beautifully written, gritty, tense, sometimes brutal, and utterly hypnotic. It’s about survival, motherhood and the lengths we will go..
A helicopter crashes. Only Liv and her 3 year old son survive. The world is mainly underwater after devastating floods; cannibalistic gangs and corrupt encampments present constant danger in the dry lands. Liv has to navigate this new and terrible landscape to find safety for herself and her beloved son..
In Dry Lands events have occured because of a phenomenon known as the Shift which has caused massive earthquakes and floods. This might be climate change…The novel casts back to the days immediately after the Shift when residents were holed up in a hostel. Initially supplies are regularly flown in, but then the shipments dwindle. Conspiracy theories abound and the floods are blamed on ‘every political leader’, and ‘there is no backup plan.’ I found these sections chillingly familiar..
Dry Lands has been described as an homage to The Road by Cormac McCarthy. I would compare it to Four Winds by Kristen Hannah. Both novels evoke a powerful sense of place, devastating hardship, and the detail of daily existence..
The story is seen through the lens of a mother and a woman which makes it so unique. Liv is tied to her son emotionally and physically through her breast milk. Her son is three - the age when children are exploring the world, where their inquisitiveness brings many questions and often misadventure. Liv has to make sense of this world both for herself and her son and making it safe requires so much more from her. Interestingly at times he is labelled as ‘the boy’ and others, ‘Milo’. Her sexuality bought them the flight on the helicopter. She meets women who will only eat the flesh of men as a form of revenge ..
And then there is the horse, a palamino, almost mystical, mythical, who they stumble across in a fog, who leads them to water.
This is beautifully written, gritty, tense, sometimes brutal, and utterly hypnotic. It’s about survival, motherhood and the lengths we will go..
May 9, 2024
The story read beautifully- it was fast paced, perfectly detailed and filled with so many varying emotions throughout that it was impossible to lose interest. Just when I thought I expected what was to come, there was a twist that had me literally gasping out loud. I picture this turning into a movie.
The “Shift” takes place in a dystopian/post apocalyptic world where essentially everything we know as normal has been ripped away from the FMC, Liv, and her son, Milo. They embark on an incredibly difficult adventure, not out of choice, and are tasked with surviving in a world that is now foreign to them. I don’t like to leave spoilers in my reviews so I won’t, but this is the type of book that book clubs are made for. The amount of discussion I need to have about this book… it’s not enough for me to just blab to my husband about!
The last 100 pages or so had me emotional, so connected to the characters, and literally begging for more. I feel like I am part of this story.
The writing style was interesting and I did have to get used to it at first. But once I actually got into the storyline, I understood the reason for its layout. Each paragraph seems to hold 5 or 6 important pieces of information, past and present. And I felt like I was going to get lost in it. However, the life they are living REQUIRES this sort of pace and I think it accurately depicted the way that Liv was feeling, thinking and doing. My advice is to get 3-4 chapters in and you will be totally hooked and feel the rush of that pace and feel connected to the story.
The “Shift” takes place in a dystopian/post apocalyptic world where essentially everything we know as normal has been ripped away from the FMC, Liv, and her son, Milo. They embark on an incredibly difficult adventure, not out of choice, and are tasked with surviving in a world that is now foreign to them. I don’t like to leave spoilers in my reviews so I won’t, but this is the type of book that book clubs are made for. The amount of discussion I need to have about this book… it’s not enough for me to just blab to my husband about!
The last 100 pages or so had me emotional, so connected to the characters, and literally begging for more. I feel like I am part of this story.
The writing style was interesting and I did have to get used to it at first. But once I actually got into the storyline, I understood the reason for its layout. Each paragraph seems to hold 5 or 6 important pieces of information, past and present. And I felt like I was going to get lost in it. However, the life they are living REQUIRES this sort of pace and I think it accurately depicted the way that Liv was feeling, thinking and doing. My advice is to get 3-4 chapters in and you will be totally hooked and feel the rush of that pace and feel connected to the story.
May 16, 2024
When the floods come, Liv and her three year old son Milo, need to run. Their destination is higher ground, a secret place up in the mountains that her husband told her about. But as the earth grows smaller and half the world is submerged, the threat of gangs and violence is ever present. How can one woman and a small child possibly make their way across this wild and ruined land, filled with danger at every turn?
Oh my god, THIS BOOK!! You know when you finish a book and have no idea how you can even begin to articulate just how breathtakingly brilliant it is? That’s exactly how I feel here. Yes, it’s a dystopian tale, a particularly terrifying one as I could well imagine this happening. But it is way, way more than just that. It’s a tale of strength and survival - and more crucially, the absolute wonder and invincibility of womankind.
Liv has so many challenges and hits so many obstacles, her feat feels impossible to achieve. Her despair, fear and exhaustion is palpable. But she’s a mother and she’s going to protect her young at all costs, no matter what it takes. Even if it takes everything.
I can’t say too more without ruining the plot, but my heart was full throughout this story. Sorrow, joy, pride, fear, love. An absolute maelstrom of emotions and now I can’t get it out of my head, such was its impact.
Beautifully written with characters you’ll never forget (oh Mosey!) and a tense, terrifying and deeply immersive plot, Dry Lands has just become my favourite book of 2024.
Read it, read it, read it, READ IT!
Oh my god, THIS BOOK!! You know when you finish a book and have no idea how you can even begin to articulate just how breathtakingly brilliant it is? That’s exactly how I feel here. Yes, it’s a dystopian tale, a particularly terrifying one as I could well imagine this happening. But it is way, way more than just that. It’s a tale of strength and survival - and more crucially, the absolute wonder and invincibility of womankind.
Liv has so many challenges and hits so many obstacles, her feat feels impossible to achieve. Her despair, fear and exhaustion is palpable. But she’s a mother and she’s going to protect her young at all costs, no matter what it takes. Even if it takes everything.
I can’t say too more without ruining the plot, but my heart was full throughout this story. Sorrow, joy, pride, fear, love. An absolute maelstrom of emotions and now I can’t get it out of my head, such was its impact.
Beautifully written with characters you’ll never forget (oh Mosey!) and a tense, terrifying and deeply immersive plot, Dry Lands has just become my favourite book of 2024.
Read it, read it, read it, READ IT!
July 14, 2024
The apocalyptic novel has been done so many times, some are very good and some are just plain awful, hanging on the coat-tails of a successful novel, to stand out in this packed genre you need something special, epic plot, great characters and something for the reader to root for….Elizabeth Anne Martins achieves this and then some. Dry lands has to be one of the greatest stories of survival I’ve had the pleasure to experience.
The world has gone to hell in a handbasket, a shift in the plates has raised sea levels, and huge amounts of land and people are now gone. Our story follows Liv and her 3yr old son Milo as they travel to a safe haven, Liv is a weak woman, very unsure of herself and her place in the world, I had no idea how she was expected to survive and keep Milo alive in this new world filled with dangerous men. But as the story progressed so did her skills and instincts and I soon found myself proud of her as she passed each challenge. There is one scene in a shop which is where she peaks, she was almost glowing with power and it is one of the most iconic scenes ever, absolutely incredible. What makes this book so great is Milo, his questions and antics is what gives this story it’s edge, you see this child experiencing things he shouldn’t and yet he still keeps going, so much is put on his small shoulders. An awesome little hero. The side characters they meet along the way were also very strong, somebody makes a small appearance and I found myself loving them just as much as Liv and Milo and then mourning their death with Liv.
This book is no happy walk in the park, there are so many heart-breaking scenes, so much loss of life and this is balanced perfectly with the scenery, those moments when Liv stops and takes a breath are some of Martins best writing…again and again she captures the moment perfectly. Usually with these sorts of books I demand that Netflix pick it up and make a series but not this time, I find myself rather protective over the book and feel they could not do it justice. I think this is easily going to be my book of the year…insert many clapping hand emojis here…
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The world has gone to hell in a handbasket, a shift in the plates has raised sea levels, and huge amounts of land and people are now gone. Our story follows Liv and her 3yr old son Milo as they travel to a safe haven, Liv is a weak woman, very unsure of herself and her place in the world, I had no idea how she was expected to survive and keep Milo alive in this new world filled with dangerous men. But as the story progressed so did her skills and instincts and I soon found myself proud of her as she passed each challenge. There is one scene in a shop which is where she peaks, she was almost glowing with power and it is one of the most iconic scenes ever, absolutely incredible. What makes this book so great is Milo, his questions and antics is what gives this story it’s edge, you see this child experiencing things he shouldn’t and yet he still keeps going, so much is put on his small shoulders. An awesome little hero. The side characters they meet along the way were also very strong, somebody makes a small appearance and I found myself loving them just as much as Liv and Milo and then mourning their death with Liv.
This book is no happy walk in the park, there are so many heart-breaking scenes, so much loss of life and this is balanced perfectly with the scenery, those moments when Liv stops and takes a breath are some of Martins best writing…again and again she captures the moment perfectly. Usually with these sorts of books I demand that Netflix pick it up and make a series but not this time, I find myself rather protective over the book and feel they could not do it justice. I think this is easily going to be my book of the year…insert many clapping hand emojis here…
Blog review: https://felcherman.wordpress.com/2024...
May 25, 2024
I found this book extremely hard to give a rating for, and considering the number of reviews I’ve written, I was surprised at myself. A very unusual thing about this book was I found no errors. I usually find errors in every book. So that is unusual and certainly a plus. I had certain expectations for this book before I started. It was about the end of the world, not in one sweep, but as a result of rising tides. We have a woman and her three or four year old son. I was looking for typical end-of-the-world action and lots of fear I would experience as a reader. I didn’t get either. The heroine and her son (who often seems smarter than his mother) experience some setbacks that are resolved either easily or by incredible circumstances. Probably the biggest reason for the rating I’m giving it was because I didn’t care about the main characters. There is certainly nothing offensive about the book (maybe some people would be offended by the beginnings of a lesbian romance, but even that goes nowhere). For me there was nothing offensive or exciting about the book. I would rather guess that women who would prefer a gentle read would rate this higher than I did. As in all things artistic, it’s a matter of opinion and expectations. Don’t not read this book because of my words. Try it and make up your own mind.
Thanks to BookSirens for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC. I write this review without regard for receiving this book for free.
Thanks to BookSirens for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC. I write this review without regard for receiving this book for free.
December 11, 2024
This was an excellent apocalypse novel. Very realistic and very frightening. Liv is a fierce mother who abruptly has to protect her young son Milo and find a safe haven in a world that is flooding and people are a bigger threat than the apocalypse. Such believability and strong character development. The pacing and suspense were great and the story was enthralling. The emotions were so real, I felt as if I was living in this terrible world. And the horse…..awwww. Top book of the year and favorite apocalyptic climate change novel!!! And that cover! Seriously-find a copy, you will not be disappointed. I know I will be rereading it.
“After a cataclysmic flood submerges half the world underwater, cannibalistic gangs and corrupt encampments become a constant threat to the remaining dry lands. Liv and her precocious three-year-old son Milo are some of the lucky ones who have survived.
With the company of a lonely horse seeking a loving home, Liv is determined to protect Milo from the encampments, even if it means destroying what little is left of civilization. Amidst it all, she learns to embrace love and her own worth. Dry Lands is a gripping journey showcasing the resilience of humanity, parenthood, and the sacrifices we make for our children.” (From the book blurb)
“After a cataclysmic flood submerges half the world underwater, cannibalistic gangs and corrupt encampments become a constant threat to the remaining dry lands. Liv and her precocious three-year-old son Milo are some of the lucky ones who have survived.
With the company of a lonely horse seeking a loving home, Liv is determined to protect Milo from the encampments, even if it means destroying what little is left of civilization. Amidst it all, she learns to embrace love and her own worth. Dry Lands is a gripping journey showcasing the resilience of humanity, parenthood, and the sacrifices we make for our children.” (From the book blurb)
April 29, 2024
Bravo an Apocalyptic story that does not shy away from describing some realities that are often not mentioned (periods, urinating and as Milo the child protagonist in this novel says: 'poop'). It also clearly describes the process of overcoming our disgust of some food forms - insects - killing animals for meat………………….. Using Intercourse as a means of bargaining for favours.
In other words a novel that is more realistic about the end of the world as we know it than most.
Obviously this means that often reading this narrative is uncomfortable, yet it is gripping.
I recommend the story of how this pregnant mother does whatever she needs to do to save her son and foetus.
One of the most touching aspects is the bond that a horse forms with the group seeking a safe haven.
This is a realistic (I hope the world as I know it does not implode) story and unlike a lot of Dystopian and Apocalyptic novels it is a standalone that brings some kind of closure.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
In other words a novel that is more realistic about the end of the world as we know it than most.
Obviously this means that often reading this narrative is uncomfortable, yet it is gripping.
I recommend the story of how this pregnant mother does whatever she needs to do to save her son and foetus.
One of the most touching aspects is the bond that a horse forms with the group seeking a safe haven.
This is a realistic (I hope the world as I know it does not implode) story and unlike a lot of Dystopian and Apocalyptic novels it is a standalone that brings some kind of closure.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 27, 2024
When I tell you I could not stop reading, literally I couldn't. I started this story yesterday.
Visceral is the only true way to describe this story.
Brutal comes close but isn't strong enough.
This is an emotional journey.
Mom and son are stranded in the wild during the seeming apocalypse.
People are ruthless and cannibalistic.
I won't say much as I don't wanna spoil any of the surprises... but it's rough.
This was a tense read.
Harrowing. But beautiful, as this mother realizes she is meant to survive. Despite it all.
This one made me cringe, grit my teeth, and sob, while also laughing at all the "Why mommy's" from Milo (her 3 year old).
Kick ass FMC, Liv.
Great pacing. It moves quickly.
It keeps the reader on edge in the best way.
Great writing. Evocative.
Truly an ode to the sacrifice of motherhood. 💞
If you love a good gritty survival story set in an apocalyptic world with precious characters, both human and animal, and aren't scared to shed a few tears, this is the read for you.
Hands down, easily one of my fav reads for June!
Visceral is the only true way to describe this story.
Brutal comes close but isn't strong enough.
This is an emotional journey.
Mom and son are stranded in the wild during the seeming apocalypse.
People are ruthless and cannibalistic.
I won't say much as I don't wanna spoil any of the surprises... but it's rough.
This was a tense read.
Harrowing. But beautiful, as this mother realizes she is meant to survive. Despite it all.
This one made me cringe, grit my teeth, and sob, while also laughing at all the "Why mommy's" from Milo (her 3 year old).
Kick ass FMC, Liv.
Great pacing. It moves quickly.
It keeps the reader on edge in the best way.
Great writing. Evocative.
Truly an ode to the sacrifice of motherhood. 💞
If you love a good gritty survival story set in an apocalyptic world with precious characters, both human and animal, and aren't scared to shed a few tears, this is the read for you.
Hands down, easily one of my fav reads for June!
March 28, 2026
I'm always up for a post-apocalyptic book, but Dry Lands was not what I was expecting. It's basically narrated by a mom protecting her son as society breaks down after floods and other disasters. I couldn’t get into the story at all. I kept putting it down and starting a new book. Mom felt disconnected from her situation and her son, at three, felt whiny and demanding.
The narrative was basic and often felt grade-school-ish. Attempts at similes also fell flat. During the story, she is really specific about the details, but when she finds a just-deceased horse and has to skin it for meat, she glosses over that part. I’d imagine that, if details were important, she would have stated how she cooked it and how she responded to taking her first bite of horseflesh. Instead, she cut the meat off the horse, and then it was the next day.
I realize it’s a debut, so I didn’t want to give it a lower star rating. I really wanted more character development and world-building. I also wanted more terrifying events to encapsulate the struggle of a post-apocalyptic world.
The narrative was basic and often felt grade-school-ish. Attempts at similes also fell flat. During the story, she is really specific about the details, but when she finds a just-deceased horse and has to skin it for meat, she glosses over that part. I’d imagine that, if details were important, she would have stated how she cooked it and how she responded to taking her first bite of horseflesh. Instead, she cut the meat off the horse, and then it was the next day.
I realize it’s a debut, so I didn’t want to give it a lower star rating. I really wanted more character development and world-building. I also wanted more terrifying events to encapsulate the struggle of a post-apocalyptic world.
April 5, 2024
Such an amazing book that tells the story of a harshly realistic post-apocalyptic world.
This story follows a widowed mother with her 3 year old son in a post-apocalyptic world, where no one knows the true cause of the flooding that has overtaken the land. I loved the resilience shown by the FMC and the reality shown of what her life has been forced to become.
We see her start with an apprehensive attitude towards survival after her husband is unexpectedly killed, but quickly she realizes she must provide & protect her son, Milo. The voice of the FMC was so spot on in my opinion- almost numb and just trying to focus on keeping her son alive for another day, no time to comprehend her grief of her past life, or those she has lost to the natural disasters. Really just a great story of a mother trying her best in a world that has nothing good to offer her.
Such an easy read, I really loved this story a lot even though it was incredibly sad at times.
I received an ARC of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily & honestly.
This story follows a widowed mother with her 3 year old son in a post-apocalyptic world, where no one knows the true cause of the flooding that has overtaken the land. I loved the resilience shown by the FMC and the reality shown of what her life has been forced to become.
We see her start with an apprehensive attitude towards survival after her husband is unexpectedly killed, but quickly she realizes she must provide & protect her son, Milo. The voice of the FMC was so spot on in my opinion- almost numb and just trying to focus on keeping her son alive for another day, no time to comprehend her grief of her past life, or those she has lost to the natural disasters. Really just a great story of a mother trying her best in a world that has nothing good to offer her.
Such an easy read, I really loved this story a lot even though it was incredibly sad at times.
I received an ARC of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily & honestly.
April 6, 2024
Dry Lands by Elizaberh Ann Martins
I think this might be my favorite book so far this year! Wow!!
This is an amazing story of what one woman is capable of during a catastrophic event, Survival! What she will do to save her family and herself. The strength and endurance to save her son and provide sustenance during a trek throughout several states in the hopes of getting to safety. The story is of the struggles she has along the way, the people she meets, the decisions she has to make.
I loved the characters, the authors description of them allowed you to see them in your mind, the settings were well described as were the characters actions.
I felt so many emotions reading this novel, from laughing out loud to tears.
I hope an event like this never happens in our world, but the author made this story so believable
I would gladly read more books by this author
I received an ARC of this book and my review is voluntary
I think this might be my favorite book so far this year! Wow!!
This is an amazing story of what one woman is capable of during a catastrophic event, Survival! What she will do to save her family and herself. The strength and endurance to save her son and provide sustenance during a trek throughout several states in the hopes of getting to safety. The story is of the struggles she has along the way, the people she meets, the decisions she has to make.
I loved the characters, the authors description of them allowed you to see them in your mind, the settings were well described as were the characters actions.
I felt so many emotions reading this novel, from laughing out loud to tears.
I hope an event like this never happens in our world, but the author made this story so believable
I would gladly read more books by this author
I received an ARC of this book and my review is voluntary
February 19, 2025
Goosebumps straight from the first chapter. Wrecked from the get go. The tears started and didn’t stop. The suspense and the uncertainty kept me on my toes throughout and the need to know how it was going to end just kept the pages turning.
The strength of this mother is admirable. I always try to put myself in the characters situations to understand how it would feel and man this one tugged on my heart strings. I think it’s because even though it is hard fathom something like this happening, It is not far fetched to think there is a fair amount of people who get stranded due to unforeseen circumstances who have to find ways to survive. This book was written so beautifully. It was heartbreaking and yet somehow the meaning I got out of it was to remember your strength and the reminder to hang onto whatever you can, even if it’s only the littlest blessings during the adversities and challenges in life.
Well done. This book comes highly recommended by me.
The strength of this mother is admirable. I always try to put myself in the characters situations to understand how it would feel and man this one tugged on my heart strings. I think it’s because even though it is hard fathom something like this happening, It is not far fetched to think there is a fair amount of people who get stranded due to unforeseen circumstances who have to find ways to survive. This book was written so beautifully. It was heartbreaking and yet somehow the meaning I got out of it was to remember your strength and the reminder to hang onto whatever you can, even if it’s only the littlest blessings during the adversities and challenges in life.
Well done. This book comes highly recommended by me.
May 6, 2024
Thank you NetGalley and Flame Tree Press for the advanced reader copy.
Dry Lands follows a desperate mother on her journey to find safety for her toddler son in a world ruined by catastrophic worldwide flooding. I am a fan of post-apocalyptic stories, and this one is more literary fiction in a post-apocalyptic world rather than a fast paced thriller. That doesn’t mean there isn’t action and adventure, however. Our heroine certainly faces much adversity.
In fact, sometimes I felt that things were a little too convenient for her, which is one of the reasons I did not rate this book 5 stars. But unlike other apocalypse stories, the main character makes a ton of mistakes, so it is way more believable and relatable.
I liked how the story wrapped up, although again, I thought some things were just a little too convenient. I won’t spoil it but some things just didn’t add up to me. Not enough to make me mad, but it definitely had me questioning and confused.
I’d be happy to see a follow up to Dry Lands , because I think the world Martins created is interesting and I liked the characters enough to see what happens next for them.
Dry Lands follows a desperate mother on her journey to find safety for her toddler son in a world ruined by catastrophic worldwide flooding. I am a fan of post-apocalyptic stories, and this one is more literary fiction in a post-apocalyptic world rather than a fast paced thriller. That doesn’t mean there isn’t action and adventure, however. Our heroine certainly faces much adversity.
In fact, sometimes I felt that things were a little too convenient for her, which is one of the reasons I did not rate this book 5 stars. But unlike other apocalypse stories, the main character makes a ton of mistakes, so it is way more believable and relatable.
I liked how the story wrapped up, although again, I thought some things were just a little too convenient. I won’t spoil it but some things just didn’t add up to me. Not enough to make me mad, but it definitely had me questioning and confused.
I’d be happy to see a follow up to Dry Lands , because I think the world Martins created is interesting and I liked the characters enough to see what happens next for them.
May 11, 2024
I finished "Dry Lands" by Elizabeth Anne Martins leading right up to Mothers Day, and whew... it touched my heart. This book was amazing, a story of loss, love and sacrifice. The book opened with instant loss of life and a quote that struck me so hard, "It did not escape me that the flames that killed Filipe were the same flames keeping Milo warm that night". The way the author wrote the character to look past the utterly devastating loss she just witnessed and think of her child's survival paints a true picture of motherly love. As Milo and Liv attempt to navigate and survive this post-apocalyptic world, this amazing mother deals with every setback possible and horrible situations. I truly never knew what to expect next...
May 30, 2024
I consumed this novel, unable to lay it down, which is unusual for me when reading a disaster novel. That was because Martins keeps us focused firmly not on the "bad guys" but on those who struggle to survive floods that cover much of the United States. Although not born to leadership or feats of derring-do, Liv is a hero for the ages, as she repeatedly rises to meet the types of inhuman demands no one should, three children in tow. Avoiding a complete spoiler, one scene actually brought tears to my eyes, and it did not center on Liv or her children. Anyone who reads Dry Lands will be asking themselves the question, "How would I react in a similar situation?" This novel deserves the full five stars.
January 30, 2025
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📕Summary: The world is ending in floods that are taking over all the coastal lands and moving further in land. Liv and her husband managed to find an opportunity to catch a ride on a helicopter with their son, Milo. When a malfunction with the helicopter leaves Liv and Milo stranded still far from their destination, how far is a desperate mother able to go to protect her child?
🌟Review: Gods, where do I even start?! I was absolutely ruined by this story. As a mother myself, the desperation and pain that pushes Liv and gives her the strength to keep fighting was terrifying and heartbreaking. I can only hope that I have half the strength of if I ever end up in a situation where I have to fight like that.
📕Summary: The world is ending in floods that are taking over all the coastal lands and moving further in land. Liv and her husband managed to find an opportunity to catch a ride on a helicopter with their son, Milo. When a malfunction with the helicopter leaves Liv and Milo stranded still far from their destination, how far is a desperate mother able to go to protect her child?
🌟Review: Gods, where do I even start?! I was absolutely ruined by this story. As a mother myself, the desperation and pain that pushes Liv and gives her the strength to keep fighting was terrifying and heartbreaking. I can only hope that I have half the strength of if I ever end up in a situation where I have to fight like that.
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