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Divided We Fall
A dystopian government orders Agent Eve Parker to arrest her fiancé when he becomes a revolutionary known as Seven. When Eve learns more about the President's plan to broaden citizen surveillance, she begins to question if she's on the right side. Meanwhile, a foreign enemy threatens to take advantage of an increasingly divided nation.
“Raises interesting questions about the influence of propaganda on the construction of the self, the idea of true tabula rasa and the power of memory … The central love story propels the narrative energetically.” -- Publishers Weekly
"A novel about a scheming president offers an excellent read for those who love thrillers or 21st-century history." -- Kirkus Reviews
Divided We Fall is a Library Journal SELF-e selection, and Amazon and Publishers Weekly honored the original manuscript as a quarter-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards.
The second novel by Adam Bender mixes action and romance into an exciting science fiction adventure that exposes a current political issue. It carries on the tradition of dystopian classics 1984 by George Orwell and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, as well as more recent blockbuster novels like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
“There are few novels I can read in one sitting, but Adam Bender’s Divided We Fall was one of them. It is fast-paced, intriguing, and had me wondering what was coming just around the corner. It had me not only wanting, but needing more.” -- Readers' Favorite
Witness the beginning of Seven's revolution in We, The Watched by Adam Bender.
“Raises interesting questions about the influence of propaganda on the construction of the self, the idea of true tabula rasa and the power of memory … The central love story propels the narrative energetically.” -- Publishers Weekly
"A novel about a scheming president offers an excellent read for those who love thrillers or 21st-century history." -- Kirkus Reviews
Divided We Fall is a Library Journal SELF-e selection, and Amazon and Publishers Weekly honored the original manuscript as a quarter-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards.
The second novel by Adam Bender mixes action and romance into an exciting science fiction adventure that exposes a current political issue. It carries on the tradition of dystopian classics 1984 by George Orwell and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, as well as more recent blockbuster novels like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
“There are few novels I can read in one sitting, but Adam Bender’s Divided We Fall was one of them. It is fast-paced, intriguing, and had me wondering what was coming just around the corner. It had me not only wanting, but needing more.” -- Readers' Favorite
Witness the beginning of Seven's revolution in We, The Watched by Adam Bender.
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First published May 9, 2014
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About the author
Adam Bender
12 books132 followersAdam Bender is an award-winning journalist and author of speculative fiction that explores modern-day societal fears with a mix of action, romance and humor.
Bender's latest novel is Utopia PR, a speculative satire about a public-relations specialist who struggles to find work-life balance while managing crisis after crisis for a dystopian American president. It won the 2021 IndieReader Discovery Award for Humor.
Previously, Bender wrote The Wanderer and the New West, a near-future western about a rogue vigilante who seeks redemption in a lawless America that fully protects the rights of armed citizens to stand their ground. Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2018, the novel also won gold for Dystopia in the 2018 Readers' Favorite Awards and best Western Fiction in the 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards.
Bender authored We, The Watched and Divided We Fall in a dystopian series about an amnesiac who struggles to conform in a surveillance society where the government keeps a Watched list of its own citizens. Also, Bender has published several short stories.
In his day job as a journalist, Bender covers telecom and internet regulation for Communications Daily. He has won awards for his reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Specialized Information Publishers Association, and the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing.
Bender lives in Philadelphia with his wife Mallika and son Rishi. He's usually a rather modest and amiable fellow.
Learn more about the author at WatchAdam.blog. Follow him on Facebook (wethewatched) and @WatchAdam on Twitter and Instagram.
Bender's latest novel is Utopia PR, a speculative satire about a public-relations specialist who struggles to find work-life balance while managing crisis after crisis for a dystopian American president. It won the 2021 IndieReader Discovery Award for Humor.
Previously, Bender wrote The Wanderer and the New West, a near-future western about a rogue vigilante who seeks redemption in a lawless America that fully protects the rights of armed citizens to stand their ground. Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2018, the novel also won gold for Dystopia in the 2018 Readers' Favorite Awards and best Western Fiction in the 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards.
Bender authored We, The Watched and Divided We Fall in a dystopian series about an amnesiac who struggles to conform in a surveillance society where the government keeps a Watched list of its own citizens. Also, Bender has published several short stories.
In his day job as a journalist, Bender covers telecom and internet regulation for Communications Daily. He has won awards for his reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Specialized Information Publishers Association, and the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing.
Bender lives in Philadelphia with his wife Mallika and son Rishi. He's usually a rather modest and amiable fellow.
Learn more about the author at WatchAdam.blog. Follow him on Facebook (wethewatched) and @WatchAdam on Twitter and Instagram.
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April 7, 2015
I won a free copy of this book in a Goodreads Contest. Honestly I didn't think I was going to enjoy it as much as I actually did. This is the 2nd book with We, The Watched being the first. I was a bit worried of being lost in the story since I never read the first book but within the first three chapters I got a handle of what happened and is happening. The quick summary of the book which is provided is exactly what happens. Eve wants to return Jon's memory who is now refer to as Seven. In the 1st book, for a mission Jon's memory was repressed and he was left with no idea of who he is, he called himself Seven and became part of the underground. All part of the plan except an attack happen from the enemy and Eve was unable to convince Seven of who he really is and they got separated. The story continues from that in this Book. I found myself reading chapter after chapter,wanting to know what is going to happen. Although there were parts in the story which for me, ended a bit too soon and could of been a bit more climatic. The story is about the struggle between the Patriots and the Heretics. A divided country that is in the midst or ruin. The truth about the country is unwrapping itself and a new plan to expose the truth to the whole country is underway. A book with a bit of romance, secrets, twists, and a view of the inner workings of society is what you are going to come across if you decided to read Divided We Fall.
January 31, 2017
2.5/5. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via a Goodreads giveaway.
"Divided We Fall" is the sequel to the author's previous book, "We the Watched". Seemingly picking up from where the last book left off, "Divided We Fall" centres mainly around Eve, a member of the Elite Guard, and her ex-fiancee, Jon Wyle/Seven. Having undertaken a previous mission, Jon (formerly another Elite Guard member) had his memory wiped in order to infiltrate the Underground; unfortunately for Eve, this was permanent as Jon began identifying with the Underground and created a new identity/persona, Seven. As a result, Eve is ordered to capture Jon and bring him back to the Guard.
The first thing to mention about this book is that it definitely cannot be read as a standalone. Having not read the previous book, I found this book lacking in character development and dystopian world-building, which were presumably established in the first book. While the author does provide enough background information on the previous book (the Watched, Jon/Seven's mission, etc.), there is little development in either of these areas and the book progresses strictly in terms of plot.
Furthermore, the author goes back and forth between previous times (Eve and Jon's meeting, the early stages of their relationships, etc.) without any context. At times, I found myself restarting the chapter as this became jolting and a bit confusing. Even with this, I still found myself not caring about these characters or their relationship, again likely because I haven't read the prequel to this book.
Despite these disappointing areas, I do have to point out that this book is full of action. The plot is fast and continuously moving, and a huge amount happens in just 300 pages. Finally, the most interesting part of the book for me was that it does touch on important topics, and makes interesting points about government surveillance, religion and separation between Church and State that are particularly relevant today.
Overall, I'm not sure if I would recommend this book to other readers, as there are many similar books in this genre that explore the issues more in depth. However, for any readers looking to read this book, I would highly recommend reading the author's previous book first for the required context.
"Divided We Fall" is the sequel to the author's previous book, "We the Watched". Seemingly picking up from where the last book left off, "Divided We Fall" centres mainly around Eve, a member of the Elite Guard, and her ex-fiancee, Jon Wyle/Seven. Having undertaken a previous mission, Jon (formerly another Elite Guard member) had his memory wiped in order to infiltrate the Underground; unfortunately for Eve, this was permanent as Jon began identifying with the Underground and created a new identity/persona, Seven. As a result, Eve is ordered to capture Jon and bring him back to the Guard.
The first thing to mention about this book is that it definitely cannot be read as a standalone. Having not read the previous book, I found this book lacking in character development and dystopian world-building, which were presumably established in the first book. While the author does provide enough background information on the previous book (the Watched, Jon/Seven's mission, etc.), there is little development in either of these areas and the book progresses strictly in terms of plot.
Furthermore, the author goes back and forth between previous times (Eve and Jon's meeting, the early stages of their relationships, etc.) without any context. At times, I found myself restarting the chapter as this became jolting and a bit confusing. Even with this, I still found myself not caring about these characters or their relationship, again likely because I haven't read the prequel to this book.
Despite these disappointing areas, I do have to point out that this book is full of action. The plot is fast and continuously moving, and a huge amount happens in just 300 pages. Finally, the most interesting part of the book for me was that it does touch on important topics, and makes interesting points about government surveillance, religion and separation between Church and State that are particularly relevant today.
Overall, I'm not sure if I would recommend this book to other readers, as there are many similar books in this genre that explore the issues more in depth. However, for any readers looking to read this book, I would highly recommend reading the author's previous book first for the required context.
October 14, 2014
Reviewed by Nichole Moser for Readers' Favorite
In Adam Bender's Divided We Fall, we follow the story of Eve Parker and Jon Wyle. They are members of the Elite Guard: a special task force dedicated to finding and arresting those who resist the Church. After meeting during a stake-out, Eve and Jon quickly form a relationship, a relationship which is tested when Jon accepts a special mission. He is to infiltrate the rebel heretic group known as the Underground, and bring them down from the inside. But it means forgetting who he is, and who he loves. It is up to Eve to bring him back, but she finds that not is all as it seems. She questions who the true Enemy is, and the teachings she followed her entire life. She must make the decision to follow God and country, or the love of her life at the risk of losing her own.
There are few novels I can read in one sitting, but Adam Bender’s Divided We Fall was one of them. It is fast-paced, intriguing, and had me wondering what was coming just around the corner. It had me not only wanting, but needing more. Eve and Jon are both relatable characters, as relatable as possible in a dystopian setting. But is it? The idea of government surveillance has been in the news for years, and Divided We Fall goes into detail about a very real and very current issue. Eve’s revelation of the world as a mix of colours rather than black and white was beautifully written and a lesson for all. Jon’s transformation into Seven was well-written and shows us the true potential of humanity – if we strip away the bias and focus solely on the good of all, we see what Seven knew all along: united, we are stronger. But divided, we fall.
In Adam Bender's Divided We Fall, we follow the story of Eve Parker and Jon Wyle. They are members of the Elite Guard: a special task force dedicated to finding and arresting those who resist the Church. After meeting during a stake-out, Eve and Jon quickly form a relationship, a relationship which is tested when Jon accepts a special mission. He is to infiltrate the rebel heretic group known as the Underground, and bring them down from the inside. But it means forgetting who he is, and who he loves. It is up to Eve to bring him back, but she finds that not is all as it seems. She questions who the true Enemy is, and the teachings she followed her entire life. She must make the decision to follow God and country, or the love of her life at the risk of losing her own.
There are few novels I can read in one sitting, but Adam Bender’s Divided We Fall was one of them. It is fast-paced, intriguing, and had me wondering what was coming just around the corner. It had me not only wanting, but needing more. Eve and Jon are both relatable characters, as relatable as possible in a dystopian setting. But is it? The idea of government surveillance has been in the news for years, and Divided We Fall goes into detail about a very real and very current issue. Eve’s revelation of the world as a mix of colours rather than black and white was beautifully written and a lesson for all. Jon’s transformation into Seven was well-written and shows us the true potential of humanity – if we strip away the bias and focus solely on the good of all, we see what Seven knew all along: united, we are stronger. But divided, we fall.
May 12, 2016
I got this book from Giveaway. I didn't know this was sifi. I guess I chose with cover.
I normally don't read sifi book, but this was good.
I haven't read volume 1 yet, but I caught up the story soon.
Each character has different personality clearly, so I could imagine who did what.
I could imagine easy what story happening next, but still exciting thrilling.
I normally don't read sifi book, but this was good.
I haven't read volume 1 yet, but I caught up the story soon.
Each character has different personality clearly, so I could imagine who did what.
I could imagine easy what story happening next, but still exciting thrilling.
January 8, 2020
Divided We Fall picks up right after the previous book, We, the Watched. It helped being familiar with the characters and setting from before and thus being more invested in the sequel and by halfway through, Divided We Fall had its hooks fully in me. I liked the time hopping from Seven's past and tying it into the modern setting. Loved how Eve's character got greatly expanded this time around and I was just as engrossed in her journey as I was Seven's. The last act held nothing back and I was reading with eyes 100% wide open, and had zero clue if my co-workers were giving me awkward looks I was absolutely immersed into the story. It has been a long time since a fiction book had this much of a grip on me.
December 2, 2017
I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
Eve wants to return Jon's memory who is now called Seven. In the 1st book, for a mission Jon's memory was repressed and he was left with no idea of who he is, he called himself Seven and became part of the underground. All part of the plan except an attack happen from the enemy and Eve was unable to convince Seven of who he really is and they got separated.
It has a good mix of suspense, and romance and is a little bit science fiction. Overall not a bad book.
Eve wants to return Jon's memory who is now called Seven. In the 1st book, for a mission Jon's memory was repressed and he was left with no idea of who he is, he called himself Seven and became part of the underground. All part of the plan except an attack happen from the enemy and Eve was unable to convince Seven of who he really is and they got separated.
It has a good mix of suspense, and romance and is a little bit science fiction. Overall not a bad book.
May 14, 2016
I received this book in LibraryThing giveaway a while back (I feel awful for waiting this long to read it--).
I did really like this book, but it wasn't as good as We, the Watched, if I'm honest. That isn't to say I wouldn't advise the book to others, cause I would. This duology is a great read and many more people should give it a go.
I have one tiny complaint. (SPOILER ALERT, KINDA) That is at the end, when Seven and The Headmaster "meet up" in that room, I feel you made Seven too weak out of nowhere. People had been telling him not to worry about the past and he didn't seem to struggle with it all that much (he did enough, but it didn't really get pushed through). So for him to actually be putting a gun to his own head at some words from a fake priest, some weird whisperings from some Saints and those videos...it felt very unlike Seven. And if it were to happen, I think the scene should have been a bit more elaborate to make it more believable.
So yeah, another great read. I'm glad all loose ends got tied up and practically everyone from book 2 gets their happy ending! (especially Eve and Seven.)
I did really like this book, but it wasn't as good as We, the Watched, if I'm honest. That isn't to say I wouldn't advise the book to others, cause I would. This duology is a great read and many more people should give it a go.
I have one tiny complaint. (SPOILER ALERT, KINDA) That is at the end, when Seven and The Headmaster "meet up" in that room, I feel you made Seven too weak out of nowhere. People had been telling him not to worry about the past and he didn't seem to struggle with it all that much (he did enough, but it didn't really get pushed through). So for him to actually be putting a gun to his own head at some words from a fake priest, some weird whisperings from some Saints and those videos...it felt very unlike Seven. And if it were to happen, I think the scene should have been a bit more elaborate to make it more believable.
So yeah, another great read. I'm glad all loose ends got tied up and practically everyone from book 2 gets their happy ending! (especially Eve and Seven.)
February 10, 2017
Divided We Fall by Adam Bender is well written. It has action and is very interesting.
I won a copy thru a Goodreads Giveaway.
I won a copy thru a Goodreads Giveaway.
November 21, 2014
The author provided me with a copy, and I really enjoyed it. It had a lot more of the world-building I was hoping for after reading the first one, and I'm hoping there's a third book that will deal with this mysterious Enemy.
My only quibbles are that there are a few minor things that a good edit should have picked up on, and I'm not a fan of the hopping-into-a-car-and-riding-off-into-the-sunset-from-the-scene-of-a-world-changing-event ending. The world and the events feel quite realistic, and then this sort of fairy-tale 'save the world and jet' scene just didn't ring true for me.
It's a good read though, and I'm looking forward to another installment!
Edited to add that I hadn't realized the book was self-published until I read another reviewer's comment to that effect. Overall the ebook was professional enough that I just assumed that it was published by through a small press.
My only quibbles are that there are a few minor things that a good edit should have picked up on, and I'm not a fan of the hopping-into-a-car-and-riding-off-into-the-sunset-from-the-scene-of-a-world-changing-event ending. The world and the events feel quite realistic, and then this sort of fairy-tale 'save the world and jet' scene just didn't ring true for me.
It's a good read though, and I'm looking forward to another installment!
Edited to add that I hadn't realized the book was self-published until I read another reviewer's comment to that effect. Overall the ebook was professional enough that I just assumed that it was published by through a small press.
November 26, 2015
Im really liked this book. Is government and church desiring to rule the country and make people do it their way. Angered me as I can see it happening today. Their is an elite guard that is to watch those maybe not going to church daily or joining the heretics. All against freedom in the name of freedom. Eve and Jon being main characters in the elete guard. Jon sent on an undercover job to infiltrate the heretics finds that they may be right and the government and church wrong. His memory has been erased with a chip in his head and he becomes Seven. He and Eve were engaged but undercover he doesnt remember this. The adventures are fast and intense as the story unfolds. Really liked this book and will go back and read the first one. Thanx to Adam Bender and Goodreads. Hey Adam! Am watching for those surveillance cameras.
January 6, 2016
Once again I found myself reading a book that had a prequel. The Goodreads giveaway blurb did not mention this. I would have liked to have more of a background, but I never really felt "lost". Anyway, I was able to follow most of the book and I found it an easy book to read. The characters are all flawed , but that's what makes us human. An interesting concept and premise. A bit Syfy but not so extreme that it becomes impossible to believe. That's the scary part. I can actually see this happening.
I would just like to mention that it did not take more than a month to read Divided We Fall. Yes, the holidays did cut into my reading time, but my computer went pfft and I was not able to get to a computer until now. I would have asked Santa for a new computer if I had known this before Christmas!
I would just like to mention that it did not take more than a month to read Divided We Fall. Yes, the holidays did cut into my reading time, but my computer went pfft and I was not able to get to a computer until now. I would have asked Santa for a new computer if I had known this before Christmas!
August 27, 2016
I'm not sure if it was just personal opinion/preference, but I preferred this book to the previous one. "Divided We Fall" had more characters with character. :) I enjoyed the story line of actual war and revolution in this story versus the build up in the last book. The pacing issues that bothered me in "We, The Watched" are gone. I was also more enveloped by the world this time around. Greater story and great improvement by the author. He had the great ideas to start with, but know he has me hooked by the story too.
Seven/Jon, Eve, and all the other characters are great and contribute to a great story in a realistic near-future world. Everything fits in this book, and its a great vision/warning of what could be.
Thanks for sending this to me thru Goodread's Giveaway program!
Seven/Jon, Eve, and all the other characters are great and contribute to a great story in a realistic near-future world. Everything fits in this book, and its a great vision/warning of what could be.
Thanks for sending this to me thru Goodread's Giveaway program!
July 26, 2016
Let me start by saying that this wasn’t a bad novel...it was just different.
This particular book was the 2nd in the series but it stands on its own. At no point did I ever find myself lost within the plot for not having read the prequel. It was a nice quick read.
I liked that the story wasn’t forced and it had a nice flow to it. It was an interesting take on the “good” vs “evil” and the “church” vs “state” concepts and the need for control.
This was a Goodreads giveaway.
This particular book was the 2nd in the series but it stands on its own. At no point did I ever find myself lost within the plot for not having read the prequel. It was a nice quick read.
I liked that the story wasn’t forced and it had a nice flow to it. It was an interesting take on the “good” vs “evil” and the “church” vs “state” concepts and the need for control.
This was a Goodreads giveaway.
April 9, 2016
i won a copy of this book for free from goodreads. it is a good story about the balance of power between the government and the church. it has a good mix of suspense, and romance and is a little bit science fiction but totally believable. scary when you think about this really happening! big brother is out there. an easy story to read but i recommend reading the first book ( we the watched) to really understand the story. syndi
July 22, 2016
Won from goodreads
About agent Jon and eve and what they do for a living looking for and watching what people say if it's against the church . Jon and eve get engaged but then Jon goes on an undercover operation with a chip in his head and no memory of his past calling himself seven.
Will he come back to eve after mission complete or stay with the heretic classed as against God .
Has the headmaster got all the control or has he gone too far and will eve see the truth def worth a read.
About agent Jon and eve and what they do for a living looking for and watching what people say if it's against the church . Jon and eve get engaged but then Jon goes on an undercover operation with a chip in his head and no memory of his past calling himself seven.
Will he come back to eve after mission complete or stay with the heretic classed as against God .
Has the headmaster got all the control or has he gone too far and will eve see the truth def worth a read.
July 30, 2014
A really fun read! I loved how we got to see the story unfold through both Eve and Seven/Jon's perspectives. There is plenty of action to keep the book moving, but the best parts are the character interactions. While this can be described as a dystopian novel, it's not quite as dark as others from the genre. The cast of characters can have fun even in bad times. I enjoyed it from start to finish!
March 14, 2016
This book is a great commentary on the state our world finds it in. It touches on government surveillance and the cost of conformity to one ideal (in this case the church). It was a much easier, quicker read than I was expecting. It follows an agent named Eve as she comes to terms with losing her partner to the Underground and what it means if the government she has served all her life is wrong.
March 28, 2016
I won this book from a goodreads giveaway. Really enjoyed reading the sequel to We, the Watched. He didn't force it into a trilogy and the story was engaging, and fun to read the whole time. Great characters, interesting and plausible plot. Love the way things wrapped up. I definitely recommend these books if you are into dystopian Sci-fi stories.
December 22, 2015
Light science fiction. Typical story of good/evil, oppression overcome, boy wins girl. Interesting twist of church and state involvement. Liked the choice of an unnamed enemy. Good young person read.
June 4, 2015
Won this Through Goodreads First Read.
Easy to follow. Great characters. Fascinating concept.
Easy to follow. Great characters. Fascinating concept.
August 15, 2015
Exciting thriller with a lot of twists and turns. Loved it!
June 14, 2016
REVIEW COMING SOON!!!
October 3, 2015
Action packed from beginning to end!
April 9, 2019
This book really made me think about the repercussions of religion as a powerful political influence. It has an interesting plot with lots of action and some romance. It is definitely worth putting on your must read list if you enjoy dystopian novels.
September 18, 2017
This book just wasn't for me. I couldn't get into and stopped reading pretty quick.
June 22, 2021
I won this book from a good reads giveaway.
August 20, 2016
Seven doesn't remember who he was before he woke up in the woods some time ago in a world where the government is always watching you and speaking out against it or the church can get you killed, but he does know that that is wrong.
Eve is an Elite Guard, the special police force that monitors suspected Heretics. She's basically judge and jury to the unsuspecting people that stumbled or jumped onto that list. She loves her job, the government and the church. She just wants her fiance John back, but the special op that turned him into Seven backfired and the government want him dead.
An interesting story of love and duty enfolds around them as Eve chases him further into the world of the Underground, those fighting the government, and realizes just how perverse things are. This is a high paced action book and great to read.
My problem, the reason why it only gets three stars? Sexism. Eve is proud of being the first female Elite Guard. Really? We have to redo women's lib in the future again? Sure the world's a hellhole in this book, but can't they do something right? Of the three female characters, one, Ana, doesn't have a personality, Talia has a lot of personality--she's all modern girl, let's be friends with benefits, then does a 180 and is crazy that John's looking at another woman, but then is super chill with things when John doesn't want to deal with her anymore.
Then there's Eve. She is super strong and smart and independent, but every now and then can't function without John/Seven telling her what to do. I'm not even sure why she was engaged to John; he was a major douche--he seriously, in a flashback, blamed her mood swing on her period and not the fact that he was being a man-child (Seven is a pretty cool guy, though).
So, yeah, great book, but the author didn't really know how to deal with female characters, sometimes falling on old cliches.
Eve is an Elite Guard, the special police force that monitors suspected Heretics. She's basically judge and jury to the unsuspecting people that stumbled or jumped onto that list. She loves her job, the government and the church. She just wants her fiance John back, but the special op that turned him into Seven backfired and the government want him dead.
An interesting story of love and duty enfolds around them as Eve chases him further into the world of the Underground, those fighting the government, and realizes just how perverse things are. This is a high paced action book and great to read.
My problem, the reason why it only gets three stars? Sexism. Eve is proud of being the first female Elite Guard. Really? We have to redo women's lib in the future again? Sure the world's a hellhole in this book, but can't they do something right? Of the three female characters, one, Ana, doesn't have a personality, Talia has a lot of personality--she's all modern girl, let's be friends with benefits, then does a 180 and is crazy that John's looking at another woman, but then is super chill with things when John doesn't want to deal with her anymore.
Then there's Eve. She is super strong and smart and independent, but every now and then can't function without John/Seven telling her what to do. I'm not even sure why she was engaged to John; he was a major douche--he seriously, in a flashback, blamed her mood swing on her period and not the fact that he was being a man-child (Seven is a pretty cool guy, though).
So, yeah, great book, but the author didn't really know how to deal with female characters, sometimes falling on old cliches.
June 15, 2016
I won this book in a goodreads giveaway. I am standing up clapping! This is everything an action book is supposed to be. It takes you in from page one and doesn't let you go until the end. I carried this book around like a bible. It is beat up and the cover and pages are curled. I loved the ongoing dialog about the involvement of church and state, the love story of Jon/Seven and Eve. The Headmaster and Rodriguez, you'll have to read it to see who they remind you of. This book will not leave my house for fear I won't get it back. I wish I could double the stars given.
June 13, 2016
What. a very unusual type of ebooks and plus story! A very clean reads story with little to nothing of unclean words used. One that kept me coming back to read till I had read the whole story. One though that I would recommend for say teenagers and up and for five stars. I had read this some time ago. I received that ebook for free and in return, here is my honest review. Great job Adam!n By Angela
October 7, 2016
Excellent read! It is amazing how he nailed the tactics of power hungry in their quest to control through fear. I can also see this scenario playing out after having a muslim in the White House for 8 years.
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