After the fall, Mikael, a kid from New York finds himself in the safety of the bunker. But, the stars are calling, and the dangers of living off the land again weigh on his mind. The choice has been made, and maybe his fate has been sealed. Mikael makes a break for the dilapidated city and whoever still inhabits it.
Mikael finds himself in a war between factions. Did he make the right choice? Death, hunger, and thirst consistently remind him of the comforts of the bunker. With no going back, Mikael joins a group of scavengers and calls new people “family” and cold buildings “home.” Whatever happens next, Mikael knows he must deal with the consequences of his decision.
I struggled to read this book. It was quite short but the pacing was slow and not much really happened.
Jaclin (The Doctor) seemed to like being cruel just for the sake of it. She led her group of people with rules, which is fair enough, but the punishments seemed extreme - beatings, t*rture etc.
I didn't really connect to any of the characters.
It seemed to boil down to: is the grass really greener on the otherside or is it better the devil you know?
The world building was limited. I felt like it was assumed that the reader would know everything already just because this is related to another series.
The ending was ok but I don't think I'd read any other books by this author.
The Bunker was stationed at the entrance to the city. The survivors lived there locked up under the tyranny of the leaders.
Mikael, 25 years old, only thought about running away...
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This dystopian prequel recounts the misadventures of Mikael, a young survivor who yearns for freedom and a better life.
It's captivating to read. The main character of Mikael is moving and the suspense is present until the last page, which ends rather abruptly (cliff-hanger).
Something to think about for “all-electric” fans! To discover for fans of the genre.