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Terrestrials: The Complete Duology
A world split in two. A mysterious stranger. A discovery that will change everything.
After a brutal, sweeping plague decimated the Earth, the world is split in two. Above, the elite live in opulent skycities, while those who remain on the ground—terrestrials—struggle in settlements strewn across the dying planet.
Eighteen-year-old Terra Rhodon ekes out a meager living as a scav, scouring the earth for skycity scraps and doing whatever it takes to keep her younger brother safe. But when a routine scavenging run uncovers a dangerous secret—and an even more dangerous skydweller—Terra finds herself pulled into a conspiracy that could shatter everything she thought she knew about the world, her family, and herself.
TERRESTRIALS brings together both books of Gretchen Powell Fox’s YA dystopian sci-fi duology—Terra and Underground—for the first time. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, Shatter Me, and The Lunar Chronicles.
After a brutal, sweeping plague decimated the Earth, the world is split in two. Above, the elite live in opulent skycities, while those who remain on the ground—terrestrials—struggle in settlements strewn across the dying planet.
Eighteen-year-old Terra Rhodon ekes out a meager living as a scav, scouring the earth for skycity scraps and doing whatever it takes to keep her younger brother safe. But when a routine scavenging run uncovers a dangerous secret—and an even more dangerous skydweller—Terra finds herself pulled into a conspiracy that could shatter everything she thought she knew about the world, her family, and herself.
TERRESTRIALS brings together both books of Gretchen Powell Fox’s YA dystopian sci-fi duology—Terra and Underground—for the first time. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, Shatter Me, and The Lunar Chronicles.
- GenresYoung Adult
597 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 5, 2025
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Gretchen Powell Fox
7 books700 followersGretchen Powell Fox spent her childhood in far-off places—figuratively and literally. She grew up with her nose buried in books and her feet on foreign soil. Both, she found, were essential in forming her deep fascination with stories.
Now, she crafts fantastical and futuristic worlds—along with the fiery heroines destined to change them for the better.
Her creative process involves copious amounts of Sour Patch Kids and sleeping fitfully. Her many interests include Taylor Swift, polka dots, reading fantasy novels, and playing the ukulele.
She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two wild, wonderful children.
Find her on Instagram at @gretchenwritesbooks.
Now, she crafts fantastical and futuristic worlds—along with the fiery heroines destined to change them for the better.
Her creative process involves copious amounts of Sour Patch Kids and sleeping fitfully. Her many interests include Taylor Swift, polka dots, reading fantasy novels, and playing the ukulele.
She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two wild, wonderful children.
Find her on Instagram at @gretchenwritesbooks.
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May 22, 2025
I had the absolute privilege of reading an ARC of Terrestrials: The Complete Duology—and oh boy, where do I start?
Gretchen Powell Fox has done it again with this breathtaking upper YA dystopian sci-fi romance🙌🏻. Combining Terra and Underground into one gorgeously “glowed-up” ✨volume, this edition is an emotional rollercoaster in the best way possible! It’s everything I ever wanted from a dystopian series and more.
If you're a fan of early 2010s favorites like The Hunger Games, Divergent, or The Lunar Chronicles, this is a must-read. From the first page, I was completely pulled in 🤩This book has every single element to grip you tightly and refuse to let go. It was hard to put down once I got going,as I desperately wanted to know what’s going to happen next . The plot twists kept me guessing—every time I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. 😂
The world building was so vivid and incredibly put together. It truly felt sci-fi dystopian-apocalyptic .The contrast between the shining cities above and the struggling survivors below is a powerful commentary on class, privilege, and environmental collapse. And don’t even get me started on the Acid Rain ☔️ I definitely wouldn’t want to be around when that starts falling! This world feels lived-in, dangerous, and layered with secrets—exactly what I want from a dystopian sci-fi. And the deeper you go, the more complex it becomes.
Terra is a heroine I adored from the very beginning. She’s STRONG , stubborn,fierce and determined. She knows what she wants which means she will do anything to get it . She also can easily tell what is wrong and what is right which makes her straight forward, real and with no filter. I loved that about her ❤️🙌🏻. She is extremely loyal and she’ll protect those she loves—especially her little brother, Mica—with her life. Her flaws make her human and relatable. As someone who’s been abandoned, jaded, and left to protect her little brother in a brutal world, Terra had to build tough walls which is understandable. Maybe that’s why it takes her time to trust someone suspicious 🤫😏. I especially loved how strong and mature she was, considering how young and alone she often felt with the burden on her shoulders. Her pain, her perseverance—it all hit me right in the heart. Her growth through this book no matter what she went through and still was going through was truly inspiring and amazing to see.
What I also love about her is that she talks a lot and asks a lot of questions —especially when she’s nervous—and that trait becomes a charming, unique part of her personality. Everyone around her notices it, especially Adam, who clearly finds it endearing.
Her relationship with Mica was one of my favorite parts. The love, bond and loyalty between them is so beautifully portrayed, authentic and very touching.They’ve been through so much together—abandoned, surviving on scraps, and carrying grief and fear far too heavy for their age but they made it work and got through it together day by day. Mica started out as the classic annoying younger brother—you know the type: smart, always right at the worst time—but wow, his character development throughout the duology was incredible. He matures, grows, and by the end, he truly becomes someone you root for and admire. ❤️
Then there's Adam. Sarcastic, funny, smirking, mysterious—he’s cocky, but not in an arrogant way ( adorable way). He carries secrets, and a weight you don’t fully understand at first, but it only makes him more intriguing. His dynamic with Terra is phenomenal. Their banter is both hilarious and touching. Terra is often alert and overthinking everything, while Adam is laid-back and grounded—the perfect balance to her intensity.
One of the moments that really stuck with me was this:
“You feel like you're not allowed to think the things you think,” he says, a sudden intensity in his voice. “Or feel the things you feel.”
He sees her. He gets her. And he gives her the space to be fully herself.🙌🏻🥹
I also loved the nicknames they had for each other—so adorable! He calls her Sunburst ☀️, and she calls him Spaceboy🪐. Everything about their relationship and romance just made me smile and had me sometimes tearing up and kicking my feet ❤️
This is my favourite quote from this book :
“ I journeyed across the stars to find you. To save you. To be saved by you. And as long as you survive, you won't be leaving me here. Not really."… "There's no place in this galaxy you could go where I won't be with you.
Always."
I also really loved the side characters—they were full of fun personality, and the high-stakes interactions kept me hooked. It was amazing to see them all come together and fight for what’s right, no matter the consequences. I wish I could say more without spoilers. 😮💨
Overall this dystopian duology was such a fantastic read, and I’m so happy I had the chance to read it early and share my thoughts.!
Gretchen Powell Fox has done it again with this breathtaking upper YA dystopian sci-fi romance🙌🏻. Combining Terra and Underground into one gorgeously “glowed-up” ✨volume, this edition is an emotional rollercoaster in the best way possible! It’s everything I ever wanted from a dystopian series and more.
If you're a fan of early 2010s favorites like The Hunger Games, Divergent, or The Lunar Chronicles, this is a must-read. From the first page, I was completely pulled in 🤩This book has every single element to grip you tightly and refuse to let go. It was hard to put down once I got going,as I desperately wanted to know what’s going to happen next . The plot twists kept me guessing—every time I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. 😂
The world building was so vivid and incredibly put together. It truly felt sci-fi dystopian-apocalyptic .The contrast between the shining cities above and the struggling survivors below is a powerful commentary on class, privilege, and environmental collapse. And don’t even get me started on the Acid Rain ☔️ I definitely wouldn’t want to be around when that starts falling! This world feels lived-in, dangerous, and layered with secrets—exactly what I want from a dystopian sci-fi. And the deeper you go, the more complex it becomes.
Terra is a heroine I adored from the very beginning. She’s STRONG , stubborn,fierce and determined. She knows what she wants which means she will do anything to get it . She also can easily tell what is wrong and what is right which makes her straight forward, real and with no filter. I loved that about her ❤️🙌🏻. She is extremely loyal and she’ll protect those she loves—especially her little brother, Mica—with her life. Her flaws make her human and relatable. As someone who’s been abandoned, jaded, and left to protect her little brother in a brutal world, Terra had to build tough walls which is understandable. Maybe that’s why it takes her time to trust someone suspicious 🤫😏. I especially loved how strong and mature she was, considering how young and alone she often felt with the burden on her shoulders. Her pain, her perseverance—it all hit me right in the heart. Her growth through this book no matter what she went through and still was going through was truly inspiring and amazing to see.
What I also love about her is that she talks a lot and asks a lot of questions —especially when she’s nervous—and that trait becomes a charming, unique part of her personality. Everyone around her notices it, especially Adam, who clearly finds it endearing.
Her relationship with Mica was one of my favorite parts. The love, bond and loyalty between them is so beautifully portrayed, authentic and very touching.They’ve been through so much together—abandoned, surviving on scraps, and carrying grief and fear far too heavy for their age but they made it work and got through it together day by day. Mica started out as the classic annoying younger brother—you know the type: smart, always right at the worst time—but wow, his character development throughout the duology was incredible. He matures, grows, and by the end, he truly becomes someone you root for and admire. ❤️
Then there's Adam. Sarcastic, funny, smirking, mysterious—he’s cocky, but not in an arrogant way ( adorable way). He carries secrets, and a weight you don’t fully understand at first, but it only makes him more intriguing. His dynamic with Terra is phenomenal. Their banter is both hilarious and touching. Terra is often alert and overthinking everything, while Adam is laid-back and grounded—the perfect balance to her intensity.
One of the moments that really stuck with me was this:
“You feel like you're not allowed to think the things you think,” he says, a sudden intensity in his voice. “Or feel the things you feel.”
He sees her. He gets her. And he gives her the space to be fully herself.🙌🏻🥹
I also loved the nicknames they had for each other—so adorable! He calls her Sunburst ☀️, and she calls him Spaceboy🪐. Everything about their relationship and romance just made me smile and had me sometimes tearing up and kicking my feet ❤️
This is my favourite quote from this book :
“ I journeyed across the stars to find you. To save you. To be saved by you. And as long as you survive, you won't be leaving me here. Not really."… "There's no place in this galaxy you could go where I won't be with you.
Always."
I also really loved the side characters—they were full of fun personality, and the high-stakes interactions kept me hooked. It was amazing to see them all come together and fight for what’s right, no matter the consequences. I wish I could say more without spoilers. 😮💨
Overall this dystopian duology was such a fantastic read, and I’m so happy I had the chance to read it early and share my thoughts.!
June 5, 2025
IT’S RE-RELASE DAY!!! Congrats Gretchen 🫶🏼
Terrestrials is a re-release of Gretchen Powell Fox’s YA dystopian sci-fi duology Terra and Underground. It gave me vibes of many books and TV series I used to read and watch as a teenager, mainly The 100, Divergent, The Maze Runner and, last but not least, The Hunger Games. (If you loved watching/reading Altered Carbon, this one’s also for you, only in YA version.)
What I especially enjoyed about Terrestrials is the exceptional world-building. Yet again, Gretchen Powell Fox proved to be a masterful storyteller, she just knows how to do it right. It got me hooked from the very beginning. The idea is of the world divided in two, in which some people - the elite - live in modernised skycities with all the amenities they could need and some - terrestrials - who were left on the ground, struggling to make ends meet. They scavenge in order to get some credits to be able to buy anything, eat food pills and receive food rations. They need to use UV filters not to get burnt, they need to get shelter from the acidic rain otherwise it could end fatally.
Besides great world-building and amazing plot, I really loved the main characters: Terra, Adam (MMC and love interest) and Mica (Terra’s brother). Even though I thought I wouldn’t like Mica because of how he behaved in the beginning, he ended up as my favourite. The other two I liked, but Mica had my whole heart.
When it comes to Terra and Adam as a couple, I found everything about them cute and lovely. They had great banter and their first kiss was so damn cute. The nicknames they chose for each other were so so so cute. He calls her Sunburst 🥹, and she calls him spaceboy.
Well, I loved most of the things about this duology, but there are some that felt weaker. Firstly, Book 1 was a bit slower than Book 2, but that’s totally understandable as it was the author’s debut, written some time ago. Book 2 was released in 2024, and it was incredible from the very beginning to the very end. Still, Gretchen’s writing is really amazing. She’s a talented storyteller who knows what she’s doing. Book 1 is really the main reason why I rated this duology 4 stars. What’s more, at the end of Book 1, there is a certain trope I absolutely despise. Thankfully, it was rather brief, but it is a no from me. There are only a few books in which I was fine with it. Anyway, this duology is still very much worth reading, despite all those things that felt weak to me.
To sum up, definitely recommend. 100% worth reading.
Content warnings: strong language, violence, psychological torture, parental death, depictions of grief, closed-door romance
✨🌌 This ARC was sent to me by the author as a part of Gretchen Powell Fox's ARC team. The review consists of all my honest thoughts and opinions about the book. Thank you, Gretchen! 🫶🏼 🌌✨
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- dead ex (FMC) - I kind of didn’t see the need for that, it felt to me like it didn’t have any impact on her, her life and the plot, so could be totally skipped, especially since Terra forgot about him most of the time
- annoying ex 🙄 (MMC) - we learn that they broke up a long time ago (it’s revealed in the last 20% of the book that they were together) and she didn’t create ANY drama for Terra and Adam (I swear, NO DRAMA, most of the time she’s not even here), but she was still annoying to me, in the end I ended up liking her but still, annoying
- that trope I hate which appeared: memory loss, more like memory removal here (it was really short, only a few chapters)
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(yes, I fucked up with links the first time lmao) THIRD TIME’S A CHARM ISTG
Terrestrials is a re-release of Gretchen Powell Fox’s YA dystopian sci-fi duology Terra and Underground. It gave me vibes of many books and TV series I used to read and watch as a teenager, mainly The 100, Divergent, The Maze Runner and, last but not least, The Hunger Games. (If you loved watching/reading Altered Carbon, this one’s also for you, only in YA version.)
What I especially enjoyed about Terrestrials is the exceptional world-building. Yet again, Gretchen Powell Fox proved to be a masterful storyteller, she just knows how to do it right. It got me hooked from the very beginning. The idea is of the world divided in two, in which some people - the elite - live in modernised skycities with all the amenities they could need and some - terrestrials - who were left on the ground, struggling to make ends meet. They scavenge in order to get some credits to be able to buy anything, eat food pills and receive food rations. They need to use UV filters not to get burnt, they need to get shelter from the acidic rain otherwise it could end fatally.
Besides great world-building and amazing plot, I really loved the main characters: Terra, Adam (MMC and love interest) and Mica (Terra’s brother). Even though I thought I wouldn’t like Mica because of how he behaved in the beginning, he ended up as my favourite. The other two I liked, but Mica had my whole heart.
When it comes to Terra and Adam as a couple, I found everything about them cute and lovely. They had great banter and their first kiss was so damn cute. The nicknames they chose for each other were so so so cute. He calls her Sunburst 🥹, and she calls him spaceboy.
Well, I loved most of the things about this duology, but there are some that felt weaker. Firstly, Book 1 was a bit slower than Book 2, but that’s totally understandable as it was the author’s debut, written some time ago. Book 2 was released in 2024, and it was incredible from the very beginning to the very end. Still, Gretchen’s writing is really amazing. She’s a talented storyteller who knows what she’s doing. Book 1 is really the main reason why I rated this duology 4 stars. What’s more, at the end of Book 1, there is a certain trope I absolutely despise. Thankfully, it was rather brief, but it is a no from me. There are only a few books in which I was fine with it. Anyway, this duology is still very much worth reading, despite all those things that felt weak to me.
To sum up, definitely recommend. 100% worth reading.
Content warnings: strong language, violence, psychological torture, parental death, depictions of grief, closed-door romance
✨🌌 This ARC was sent to me by the author as a part of Gretchen Powell Fox's ARC team. The review consists of all my honest thoughts and opinions about the book. Thank you, Gretchen! 🫶🏼 🌌✨
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- dead ex (FMC) - I kind of didn’t see the need for that, it felt to me like it didn’t have any impact on her, her life and the plot, so could be totally skipped, especially since Terra forgot about him most of the time
- annoying ex 🙄 (MMC) - we learn that they broke up a long time ago (it’s revealed in the last 20% of the book that they were together) and she didn’t create ANY drama for Terra and Adam (I swear, NO DRAMA, most of the time she’s not even here), but she was still annoying to me, in the end I ended up liking her but still, annoying
- that trope I hate which appeared: memory loss, more like memory removal here (it was really short, only a few chapters)
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(yes, I fucked up with links the first time lmao) THIRD TIME’S A CHARM ISTG
June 5, 2025
Eeek!! 😦 Gretchen what did you put in this book?!? I devoured it! I was thrown into genesis 16 and immediately fell in love (besides it being a dystopian waste land) I loved the concept of the book, very eerily close to what is currently happening in so it definitely has me thinking. I loved the characters and their continued strength to overcome what was happening to them. I loved Terra and Adam. Their banter and clear compassion and understanding for one another was just so cute! Mica, Terra’s little brother, was just hilarious. Adam’s family and friends were also an added bonus of hilarity, Luke I am talking about you. If you enjoy dystopian YA, government over reach, YA romance, found family then this one is definitely for you!
May 30, 2025
Having been let down by a recent novel labeled as “dystopian” I was glad to have the opportunity to get an ARC of Terrestrials from the author herself (thank you so much!) My dystopian itch has been sufficiently scratched!
This novel touches on issues of survival of a small family in a dying world while the elite class above (literally floating cities) want for nothing. Having to scavenge in the wasteland to provide for and her younger brother, Terra stumbles on an unfamiliar piece of tech scrap that gets her a hefty payout that also puts a target on her back. A chance encounter with a stranger named Adam leads Terra down a path towards discovering truths about her world the people in charge definitely don’t want getting out.
I really had a great time reading this duology! I love how the author didn’t fall into typical tropes for the main characters personalities. It was refreshing to have a main character that isn’t a complete know everything badass that has secret powers. Terra is just a young woman. A resilient, funny, and kickass one yes, but still great to see. Also really enjoyed Adam being a happy and equally funny love interest. I’m so tired of reading about broody men so bring on the cute teddy bear guys!! Their romance was also very YA but super adorable.
All in all I really enjoyed this book. I did see most of the twists coming and felt the way everything wrapped up was a liiiitle too quick, but overall a strong and entertaining story. 4.5 stars!!
This novel touches on issues of survival of a small family in a dying world while the elite class above (literally floating cities) want for nothing. Having to scavenge in the wasteland to provide for and her younger brother, Terra stumbles on an unfamiliar piece of tech scrap that gets her a hefty payout that also puts a target on her back. A chance encounter with a stranger named Adam leads Terra down a path towards discovering truths about her world the people in charge definitely don’t want getting out.
I really had a great time reading this duology! I love how the author didn’t fall into typical tropes for the main characters personalities. It was refreshing to have a main character that isn’t a complete know everything badass that has secret powers. Terra is just a young woman. A resilient, funny, and kickass one yes, but still great to see. Also really enjoyed Adam being a happy and equally funny love interest. I’m so tired of reading about broody men so bring on the cute teddy bear guys!! Their romance was also very YA but super adorable.
All in all I really enjoyed this book. I did see most of the twists coming and felt the way everything wrapped up was a liiiitle too quick, but overall a strong and entertaining story. 4.5 stars!!
December 30, 2025
This is a republished upper YA dystopian sci-fi romance duology in an OMNIBUS! Usually dystopian books are hit and miss with me but this one? WAS A HIT!
This had me hooked from the beginning, and was a fun easy read! The secrets and mystery kept me turning pages! I never knew what was going to happen next so that kept my mind busy🤣 Gretchen really has a thing for writing scenes that im able to clearly picture in my head like im there!!
The sibling dynamic and banter was hilarious and i found myself laughing out loud ALOT! I enjoyed Terras and Adamns tention filled romance it was sweet and left my heart giddy. Their nicknames for each other, the first kiss? Had me swooning! The side characters also played a huge part and why i enjoyed this so much! It was so fun to learn about all of them!
The world building was vivid and well thought out! It was interesting to see how the terristals lived on the desolate barren earth vs how the elites up in the opilent sky cities did! Every aspect of it was layered and complex, and kept you fascinated!
This was a much needed breathe of fresh air from my usual reads!
This had me hooked from the beginning, and was a fun easy read! The secrets and mystery kept me turning pages! I never knew what was going to happen next so that kept my mind busy🤣 Gretchen really has a thing for writing scenes that im able to clearly picture in my head like im there!!
The sibling dynamic and banter was hilarious and i found myself laughing out loud ALOT! I enjoyed Terras and Adamns tention filled romance it was sweet and left my heart giddy. Their nicknames for each other, the first kiss? Had me swooning! The side characters also played a huge part and why i enjoyed this so much! It was so fun to learn about all of them!
The world building was vivid and well thought out! It was interesting to see how the terristals lived on the desolate barren earth vs how the elites up in the opilent sky cities did! Every aspect of it was layered and complex, and kept you fascinated!
This was a much needed breathe of fresh air from my usual reads!
May 19, 2025
review to come soon! :)
June 5, 2025
Okay. That was an emotional rollercoaster. In a good way! I loved this series so much. I read it in two days!!! I definitely recommend, I love the characters and I especially love the growth Mica has throughout the books. Also, Adam is hot. Seriously suck an amazing series and an amazing author! I was sad it was over when I finished!!! Make sure you add the Terrestrials duology to your tbr! 😊
June 3, 2025
{4.5/5}
CW: some violence, referenced loss of loved ones, implied attempted SA, mental torture, some others
Thank you to the author for the ARC! “Terrestrials” will be available June 5, 2025!
I swear, this author can’t miss.
Note: “Terrestrials” is composed of two previously published books, “Terra” and “Underground”. The books have been slightly cleaned up/revised and combined into this singular work, and as such the review will cover both books. If you’ve previously read one or both of the original works, the story is the same! It’s just gotten a little bit of a facelift for its re-release as an omnibus.
Terra’s life has been one of loss and work— mom gone, grandmother gone, a father who ran out on Terra and her little brother. Terra’s worked as a scav as long as she’s been able to support herself and Micah, and they’re getting by. The day Terra finds the odd piece of equipment in the remains of the woods is the day everything changes. An unexpected payout, a strange skydweller in a stranger bunker, and more secrets than she could ever have imagined. Terra’s world is dying underneath her feet, but the world might just be changing in front of her, too.
If I tell you that this is an upper YA/NA dystopian scifi romance, it really doesn’t explain how incredible the book is, but it *does* give you a head start at understanding what a wide array of possibilities this book covers. It’s the future, the earth is dying, the people are horribly divided and prone to classist bigotry (I did clarify that this is the future, right? Because, well…nevermind). There are literal cities floating in the sky. But you know what didn’t happen in these pages? I didn’t get lost in the technical jargon. Now, this could be because I’ve been reading a little more scifi lately (possible), or it could be because this author is just really skilled at explaining worldbuilding topics without making it complicated or condescending (I take back the first thing; it’s definitely this one).
And, seriously, that’s some insane worldbuilding. There’s the history, the technology, the social structures, the wildly different day-to-days for the people depending on where they live. All of that, and it’s all been done cohesively and vividly. The mental images for this world are easy to paint because the author has done an amazing job building them for us on the page and bringing them to life, and she’s managed to do all of this without falling into any of the cliched ‘all white/chrome’ style we often see. The scenes are uniquely built, and it shows.
How about the characters? Terra is our main focus and oh does this girl ever need a hug. Life’s been hard and she’s been struggling to keep things afloat for herself and her brother. She’s tough and she’s a little damaged and she’s honestly terrified but she is, at her core, as kind as her life has allowed her to be. Terra is tough, and she’s tired, and I adore her for it. Adam is our MMC and, although we don’t get to see behind the scenes for his thought processes, it’s clear he is adorably enamored with Terra. I’m not sure he quite knows what to make of her at first, but it’s very cute and I really enjoyed how their dynamic played out. This book falls into the NA/upper YA category, and as such the ‘cuddly’ scenes are fade to black, but that doesn’t detract even a little from the way these characters play off each other. They’re just really likable as people, and that was fun.
This storyline is deceptively easy to become invested in. You’d think, looking at this 700ish page behemoth of a book, that it might take a moment to figure things out. You might have a moment to look around and explore and see what’s going on. You’d be wrong (in the best way). Sure, things might *look* like they’re starting off at a stately and dignified pace, but then you try to put the book down to get some sleep because it’s four in the morning and you’ve been reading for 6 hours and you have work soon and oh look at that you’ve started another chapter, oops, better finish it since you’re already here. Obviously I’m not speaking from experience, and I’m not at all debating billing the author for my caffeine intake increase… Jokes aside, this book was legitimately such a fun read and it was absolutely engaging. The pacing is solid, the plot points landed, and there were the exact right number of unexpected developments to keep the story fresh and surprising.
Unless you just *really* hate something in the aforementioned conglomeration of genres that this book falls into, I could easily see this appealing to almost every sort of fiction reader. It’s a great starting point for dipping your toe into scifi as a genre, the structure is going to work for a massive age range of readers, the romance is very sweet and not immediate (so if you’re only into insta-love or heavy smut you probably won’t vibe, but everyone else has a shot), and the dystopian aspect manages to perfectly balance the line between ‘everything is terrible and we’re all doomed’ and ‘nope, everything is fine, there’s literally no crisis.’ It’s just a really well rounded story that I think is going to work for a whole lot of people, and it’s backed up by some genuinely incredible writing.
CW: some violence, referenced loss of loved ones, implied attempted SA, mental torture, some others
Thank you to the author for the ARC! “Terrestrials” will be available June 5, 2025!
I swear, this author can’t miss.
Note: “Terrestrials” is composed of two previously published books, “Terra” and “Underground”. The books have been slightly cleaned up/revised and combined into this singular work, and as such the review will cover both books. If you’ve previously read one or both of the original works, the story is the same! It’s just gotten a little bit of a facelift for its re-release as an omnibus.
Terra’s life has been one of loss and work— mom gone, grandmother gone, a father who ran out on Terra and her little brother. Terra’s worked as a scav as long as she’s been able to support herself and Micah, and they’re getting by. The day Terra finds the odd piece of equipment in the remains of the woods is the day everything changes. An unexpected payout, a strange skydweller in a stranger bunker, and more secrets than she could ever have imagined. Terra’s world is dying underneath her feet, but the world might just be changing in front of her, too.
If I tell you that this is an upper YA/NA dystopian scifi romance, it really doesn’t explain how incredible the book is, but it *does* give you a head start at understanding what a wide array of possibilities this book covers. It’s the future, the earth is dying, the people are horribly divided and prone to classist bigotry (I did clarify that this is the future, right? Because, well…nevermind). There are literal cities floating in the sky. But you know what didn’t happen in these pages? I didn’t get lost in the technical jargon. Now, this could be because I’ve been reading a little more scifi lately (possible), or it could be because this author is just really skilled at explaining worldbuilding topics without making it complicated or condescending (I take back the first thing; it’s definitely this one).
And, seriously, that’s some insane worldbuilding. There’s the history, the technology, the social structures, the wildly different day-to-days for the people depending on where they live. All of that, and it’s all been done cohesively and vividly. The mental images for this world are easy to paint because the author has done an amazing job building them for us on the page and bringing them to life, and she’s managed to do all of this without falling into any of the cliched ‘all white/chrome’ style we often see. The scenes are uniquely built, and it shows.
How about the characters? Terra is our main focus and oh does this girl ever need a hug. Life’s been hard and she’s been struggling to keep things afloat for herself and her brother. She’s tough and she’s a little damaged and she’s honestly terrified but she is, at her core, as kind as her life has allowed her to be. Terra is tough, and she’s tired, and I adore her for it. Adam is our MMC and, although we don’t get to see behind the scenes for his thought processes, it’s clear he is adorably enamored with Terra. I’m not sure he quite knows what to make of her at first, but it’s very cute and I really enjoyed how their dynamic played out. This book falls into the NA/upper YA category, and as such the ‘cuddly’ scenes are fade to black, but that doesn’t detract even a little from the way these characters play off each other. They’re just really likable as people, and that was fun.
This storyline is deceptively easy to become invested in. You’d think, looking at this 700ish page behemoth of a book, that it might take a moment to figure things out. You might have a moment to look around and explore and see what’s going on. You’d be wrong (in the best way). Sure, things might *look* like they’re starting off at a stately and dignified pace, but then you try to put the book down to get some sleep because it’s four in the morning and you’ve been reading for 6 hours and you have work soon and oh look at that you’ve started another chapter, oops, better finish it since you’re already here. Obviously I’m not speaking from experience, and I’m not at all debating billing the author for my caffeine intake increase… Jokes aside, this book was legitimately such a fun read and it was absolutely engaging. The pacing is solid, the plot points landed, and there were the exact right number of unexpected developments to keep the story fresh and surprising.
Unless you just *really* hate something in the aforementioned conglomeration of genres that this book falls into, I could easily see this appealing to almost every sort of fiction reader. It’s a great starting point for dipping your toe into scifi as a genre, the structure is going to work for a massive age range of readers, the romance is very sweet and not immediate (so if you’re only into insta-love or heavy smut you probably won’t vibe, but everyone else has a shot), and the dystopian aspect manages to perfectly balance the line between ‘everything is terrible and we’re all doomed’ and ‘nope, everything is fine, there’s literally no crisis.’ It’s just a really well rounded story that I think is going to work for a whole lot of people, and it’s backed up by some genuinely incredible writing.
May 17, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
Spice Lvl: 🫑
This YA dystopian duology re-release by Gretchen Powell Fox is exactly what I needed!! Terra lives in the groundworld scavenging for items that fall from the luxurious sky world to keep her and her brother, Mica, alive. Devastated by a plague that almost wiped them out, Terra lives in a quarantined biodome called quadrant Sixteen, living in fear from acid rain, and the guardsmen that patrol the streets. When Terra stumbles across a strange “alien-looking” scrap, she simultaneously comes across a government conspiracy - and a strange man named Adam - that will change the course of her life and the world as she knows it.
I LOVED this duology! The world Terra was living in was so fleshed out and descriptive. I adored her relationship with her brother, Mica. The plot flowed seamlessly, and the mystery behind what was happening and the secrets kept the pages flying. There was also a lot of sci-fi elements, such as advanced tech and psychic powers. My only minor critique is that there was a couple instances of dialogue during what I perceived as high-stakes situations that slowed the pacing down a bit. I also didn’t feel as invested in Terra and Adam’s romantic relationship as I wanted to be (but loved them individually!)
This is truly a dystopian novel - we have class struggles, elitism, first world vs. third world, and I could see a lot of parallels to certain world issues going on today. This was a wonderful YA duology and I cannot recommend this enough for younger and older readers!!
*This ARC was provided to me by the author (thank you so so much!!) and all opinions are my own!*
Spice Lvl: 🫑
This YA dystopian duology re-release by Gretchen Powell Fox is exactly what I needed!! Terra lives in the groundworld scavenging for items that fall from the luxurious sky world to keep her and her brother, Mica, alive. Devastated by a plague that almost wiped them out, Terra lives in a quarantined biodome called quadrant Sixteen, living in fear from acid rain, and the guardsmen that patrol the streets. When Terra stumbles across a strange “alien-looking” scrap, she simultaneously comes across a government conspiracy - and a strange man named Adam - that will change the course of her life and the world as she knows it.
I LOVED this duology! The world Terra was living in was so fleshed out and descriptive. I adored her relationship with her brother, Mica. The plot flowed seamlessly, and the mystery behind what was happening and the secrets kept the pages flying. There was also a lot of sci-fi elements, such as advanced tech and psychic powers. My only minor critique is that there was a couple instances of dialogue during what I perceived as high-stakes situations that slowed the pacing down a bit. I also didn’t feel as invested in Terra and Adam’s romantic relationship as I wanted to be (but loved them individually!)
This is truly a dystopian novel - we have class struggles, elitism, first world vs. third world, and I could see a lot of parallels to certain world issues going on today. This was a wonderful YA duology and I cannot recommend this enough for younger and older readers!!
*This ARC was provided to me by the author (thank you so so much!!) and all opinions are my own!*
June 4, 2025
Terra:
Unbelievably good! I honestly didn’t really know what to expect from this but I was thrilled with what I got. Terra is working to support her younger brother Mica and after she lands a windfall from one of her scavenges she ends up drawn into this plot hiding from raiders and she’s saved by Adam and discovers this crazy secret the tribunal has been hiding from everyone on Sixteen. When she goes to try to sell another scavenged machine she ends up in super hot water and there’s some CRAZY twists revealed in the aftermath. For a minute or two I was REALLY worried about whether things would work out but the ending has me less worried about what will happen in Underground. I really love the way Terra’s relationship with her brother grew during this book and the way everything with Adam unfolded was just perfect and I can’t wait to see what’s next for everyone.
Underground:
Wow! This was the perfect way to wrap up the duology. Whitlock and Wolfe are certifiably out of their minds and it’s really so disturbing. There’s a real shift in Adam and Terra’s relationship in this book and they grew even closer than before which I really loved. They learn some truly wild information about Skyfall and events surrounding it that had me so shocked. Evil truly knows no bounds is all I’m gonna say about that. There’s some really good twists in this that were super satisfying. I loved how Mica was more of a directly involved character in this. The ending of this book was absolutely incredible. Really really enjoyed reading this story as a whole. Very well written. The world building and character development is all phenomenal and just the way everything came together was impeccable.
I got this as an ARC but all opinions are my own!
Unbelievably good! I honestly didn’t really know what to expect from this but I was thrilled with what I got. Terra is working to support her younger brother Mica and after she lands a windfall from one of her scavenges she ends up drawn into this plot hiding from raiders and she’s saved by Adam and discovers this crazy secret the tribunal has been hiding from everyone on Sixteen. When she goes to try to sell another scavenged machine she ends up in super hot water and there’s some CRAZY twists revealed in the aftermath. For a minute or two I was REALLY worried about whether things would work out but the ending has me less worried about what will happen in Underground. I really love the way Terra’s relationship with her brother grew during this book and the way everything with Adam unfolded was just perfect and I can’t wait to see what’s next for everyone.
Underground:
Wow! This was the perfect way to wrap up the duology. Whitlock and Wolfe are certifiably out of their minds and it’s really so disturbing. There’s a real shift in Adam and Terra’s relationship in this book and they grew even closer than before which I really loved. They learn some truly wild information about Skyfall and events surrounding it that had me so shocked. Evil truly knows no bounds is all I’m gonna say about that. There’s some really good twists in this that were super satisfying. I loved how Mica was more of a directly involved character in this. The ending of this book was absolutely incredible. Really really enjoyed reading this story as a whole. Very well written. The world building and character development is all phenomenal and just the way everything came together was impeccable.
I got this as an ARC but all opinions are my own!
June 1, 2025
I was a giant fan of the Terrestials duology. Terra is witty, hard working, and will do anything to give her brother the best chance at a better life. Losing her family members the way she did and stepping up at such a young age to ensure Mica had food and went to school was a lot. I like seeing her cleverness throughout both books and her perseverance regardless of what situation she finds herself in.
Adam is honestly a whole cinnamon roll. He’s kind, intelligent, and thinks Terra hung the moon. He’s a strong character on his own with a good moral compass. This is only amplified when it comes to people he cares about.
I really enjoyed the plot twists from finding out more about Terra’s dad to learning about Adam’s home. I’m not gonna lie, I wasn’t expecting either of those. Seeing the Prime get what was coming to her was magical, and thank goodness for Posey having the good sense to fight back!
Overall, the duology gave me sci-fi Hunger Games vibes and I loved it. It was so easy to love these characters. I enjoy having complex worlds, but sometimes it’s just really nice having a bad guy to actively root against and that happened here. I honestly hope Gretchen writes another sci-fi novel after reading this.
Adam is honestly a whole cinnamon roll. He’s kind, intelligent, and thinks Terra hung the moon. He’s a strong character on his own with a good moral compass. This is only amplified when it comes to people he cares about.
I really enjoyed the plot twists from finding out more about Terra’s dad to learning about Adam’s home. I’m not gonna lie, I wasn’t expecting either of those. Seeing the Prime get what was coming to her was magical, and thank goodness for Posey having the good sense to fight back!
Overall, the duology gave me sci-fi Hunger Games vibes and I loved it. It was so easy to love these characters. I enjoy having complex worlds, but sometimes it’s just really nice having a bad guy to actively root against and that happened here. I honestly hope Gretchen writes another sci-fi novel after reading this.
June 4, 2025
**ARC Review**
⭐️5/5 Worldbuilding
⭐️ 4.5/5 Characters
⭐️ 4.75/5 Plot
⭐️ 5/5 Banter
⭐️ 4/5 Thrill
⭐️ 4.5/5 Ease of Reading
⭐️ 4/5 Ending
🩵 2/5 (Romance)
🌶️ 0/5 (No spice)
⭐️ 4.75/5 Overall
I can admit, dystopian isn’t really the first genre I always reach for on a shelf, though I loved Hunger Games as a kid. But this book has made me fall in love with the genre all over again! 🩵
Terrestrials is the combined rerelease of the YA Dystopian books “Terra” and “Underground” that follow the story of Terra and Adam as they traverse a dystopian future brought about when a plague decimates the earth, splitting the rest of humanity into two distinct halves. And since the characters live in a world where secrets thrive, that makes learning them such an adventure for me as a reader!!
I devoured the first book, and the ending made me need to immediately jump into the second book, so this combined copy made it so easy to continue right where I left off!!
I loved every minute of these books (minus a few characters who KNOW who they are, and if I met them it’s ON SIGHT 😤), and my only disappointment comes from the fact that there’s nothing after book two (as this is a duology), causing me to go into a mini-reading slump where all I was wanting to read was a story that captured my attention and my heart like this book and its characters/world did. ☺️🩵
⭐️5/5 Worldbuilding
⭐️ 4.5/5 Characters
⭐️ 4.75/5 Plot
⭐️ 5/5 Banter
⭐️ 4/5 Thrill
⭐️ 4.5/5 Ease of Reading
⭐️ 4/5 Ending
🩵 2/5 (Romance)
🌶️ 0/5 (No spice)
⭐️ 4.75/5 Overall
I can admit, dystopian isn’t really the first genre I always reach for on a shelf, though I loved Hunger Games as a kid. But this book has made me fall in love with the genre all over again! 🩵
Terrestrials is the combined rerelease of the YA Dystopian books “Terra” and “Underground” that follow the story of Terra and Adam as they traverse a dystopian future brought about when a plague decimates the earth, splitting the rest of humanity into two distinct halves. And since the characters live in a world where secrets thrive, that makes learning them such an adventure for me as a reader!!
I devoured the first book, and the ending made me need to immediately jump into the second book, so this combined copy made it so easy to continue right where I left off!!
I loved every minute of these books (minus a few characters who KNOW who they are, and if I met them it’s ON SIGHT 😤), and my only disappointment comes from the fact that there’s nothing after book two (as this is a duology), causing me to go into a mini-reading slump where all I was wanting to read was a story that captured my attention and my heart like this book and its characters/world did. ☺️🩵
June 8, 2025
4.5
Thank you to Gretchen Powell Fox for an eARC of this new omnibus version of the duology! All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
A more detailed reaction and review will be posted within the next few days, but ultimately, this brought me right back to the early 2010s YA dystopian era!! I think the best way I can think of to describe the vibes is if Divergent had a Sci-Fi element to it.
I originally read the first half of the duology (Terra) in December 2024 and gave it 4 ⭐️. I LOVED Underground (part 2) and would say that half was a 5 ⭐️ for me, so averaging them out is where the 4.5 comes from!
I will go into more detailed reaction about how adorable Terra and Adam are and how Terra really has been THROUGH IT at her young age when it’s not midnight, and I didn’t just finish it… but just know this is an awesome YA dystopian duology!! And like any good dystopian, there’s a lot in it that can be applied to our own world and society.
Thank you to Gretchen Powell Fox for an eARC of this new omnibus version of the duology! All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
A more detailed reaction and review will be posted within the next few days, but ultimately, this brought me right back to the early 2010s YA dystopian era!! I think the best way I can think of to describe the vibes is if Divergent had a Sci-Fi element to it.
I originally read the first half of the duology (Terra) in December 2024 and gave it 4 ⭐️. I LOVED Underground (part 2) and would say that half was a 5 ⭐️ for me, so averaging them out is where the 4.5 comes from!
I will go into more detailed reaction about how adorable Terra and Adam are and how Terra really has been THROUGH IT at her young age when it’s not midnight, and I didn’t just finish it… but just know this is an awesome YA dystopian duology!! And like any good dystopian, there’s a lot in it that can be applied to our own world and society.
May 24, 2025
Very enjoyable YA dystopian novel. I haven’t read anything like this for a long time and it was refreshing change. The plot was well fleshed out, the science held its own, and there was some pleasing reveals and twists. There was plenty to keep guessing about as the book went on and the plot rattles through a LOT!
The romance is definitely not the main thread or focus and I think primarily science fiction/fantasy/dystopian readers are unlikely to find it too lovey dovey. There’s hints of spice about to occur but it’s fades to black, similar to a ‘15’ rated movie in the UK - the most ‘graphic’ thing described is kissing with no clothes on.
I would maybe drop a half star as I felt by the end it got slightly ‘more of the same’ and a bit predicable but how it ultimately wraps up is fitting.
This was an ARC read (I was a beta tester).
The romance is definitely not the main thread or focus and I think primarily science fiction/fantasy/dystopian readers are unlikely to find it too lovey dovey. There’s hints of spice about to occur but it’s fades to black, similar to a ‘15’ rated movie in the UK - the most ‘graphic’ thing described is kissing with no clothes on.
I would maybe drop a half star as I felt by the end it got slightly ‘more of the same’ and a bit predicable but how it ultimately wraps up is fitting.
This was an ARC read (I was a beta tester).
June 5, 2025
"You are the sun in my sky and the moon in my night."
There is so much world building and plot that Gretchen was able to fit in this duology! Normally book one is just setting the ground work for the rest of the series but there's a lot that happens in the first part that you're like "how is she going to possibly wrap this up!?" But she did!
The pacing was perfect in my opinion. From the beginning to end I couldn't wait to see where this story would end.
I loved the characters and the bonds that they all wind up forming together. I always enjoy the found family trope!
I also loved Adam and Terra's progression from how they met until the very last page. From the beggining there was so much chemistry and you can't help but fall in love with Adam too.
If you're looking for a complete dystopian Sci Fi.... this is for you!
There is so much world building and plot that Gretchen was able to fit in this duology! Normally book one is just setting the ground work for the rest of the series but there's a lot that happens in the first part that you're like "how is she going to possibly wrap this up!?" But she did!
The pacing was perfect in my opinion. From the beginning to end I couldn't wait to see where this story would end.
I loved the characters and the bonds that they all wind up forming together. I always enjoy the found family trope!
I also loved Adam and Terra's progression from how they met until the very last page. From the beggining there was so much chemistry and you can't help but fall in love with Adam too.
If you're looking for a complete dystopian Sci Fi.... this is for you!
May 22, 2025
This is a YA dystopian
sci-fi duology perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent. The FMC is Terra Rohdon, a fiercely independent and stubborn 18 year old who has survived so much providing for her brother Mica. Living on a dying planet, a world slit in two, skydwellers and terrestrials. Enter a mysterious stranger and a discovery that will change everything! This duology held my attention through all the twists and turns. I loved it!
sci-fi duology perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent. The FMC is Terra Rohdon, a fiercely independent and stubborn 18 year old who has survived so much providing for her brother Mica. Living on a dying planet, a world slit in two, skydwellers and terrestrials. Enter a mysterious stranger and a discovery that will change everything! This duology held my attention through all the twists and turns. I loved it!
June 10, 2025
Wow! I absolutely loved Terrestrials. A mix of sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian, biodomes, Hunger Games, and Shatter Me elements all built into this amazing duology. I thoroughly wanted to read more after each chapter and loved every minute of Terra and Adam's story. I couldn't get enough. So many twists and turns and unexpected revelations you don't see coming.
June 5, 2025
I had the pleasure of ARC reading this before it's released in just and I honestly cant believe I didn't read the original books sooner. This was such a good ratio of romance and dystopian action, I honestly cant believe I didnt pick up the original books sooner, but you can bet I will be grabbing a physical copy of this when it is finally released. This book had everything to suck you in and keep you going. The pacing was incredible, the romance was to die for, even friendships and sybling dynamics were so well done. It didn't feel like anything was left out. I actually find myself wanting more, an epiligue of "a few years later" just for a glimpse of how her life ended up, how the world healed and how relationships grew. Terra, Adam, Mica and the whole gang will forever take up a corner of my mind.
September 11, 2025
YA dystopian sci-fi duology Terra and Underground. So if you need an itch for dystopian, this is it! Think sci-fi Hunger Games, Divergent and Maze Runner vibes. Found family and a little romance with a lot of inequality thrown in and you’ve got a fast paced story with twists and turns. This is the dystopian read I didn’t know I needed 😍
Terra, our fearless FMC who will do just about anything to give her little brother a better life. The human world is split in 2 between those living on land and those who have fortunately taken to the skies. Terra is just your average normal young woman, period. Because its refreshing to have just a normal character who doesn’t have super powers, knows all the answers or is secretly fae lol normal human being. Enter our cinnamon roll MMC who saves Terra and seems not from our world, a strong and morally right character.
Terra, our fearless FMC who will do just about anything to give her little brother a better life. The human world is split in 2 between those living on land and those who have fortunately taken to the skies. Terra is just your average normal young woman, period. Because its refreshing to have just a normal character who doesn’t have super powers, knows all the answers or is secretly fae lol normal human being. Enter our cinnamon roll MMC who saves Terra and seems not from our world, a strong and morally right character.
December 11, 2025
How do I give this book more than 5 stars?? Oh my word!
Updated review:
I absolutely loved the concept of the earth city and the sky city, it was so well executed, the story kept me hooked and I enjoyed every minute of it!
I did get a copy of this book for free as part of the author’s ARC team, however I went out and bought myself a copy straight after finishing it (and bought the original duology in two volumes as well) because I fell in love with Terra and Adam (along with some other characters)
As of the time writing this review, it’s been about 6 months since I read Terrestrials and it still lives rent free in my brain and I already want to read it again.
It has similar dystopia vibes to books like Maze Runner and Divergent
Updated review:
I absolutely loved the concept of the earth city and the sky city, it was so well executed, the story kept me hooked and I enjoyed every minute of it!
I did get a copy of this book for free as part of the author’s ARC team, however I went out and bought myself a copy straight after finishing it (and bought the original duology in two volumes as well) because I fell in love with Terra and Adam (along with some other characters)
As of the time writing this review, it’s been about 6 months since I read Terrestrials and it still lives rent free in my brain and I already want to read it again.
It has similar dystopia vibes to books like Maze Runner and Divergent
June 13, 2025
Book 1: 4 ⭐
Book 2: 4.5 ⭐
Overall Rating: 4.5 ⭐ (Rounded to 5)
Spice Level: 1 (Steamy / Fade to Black)
Terrestrials is a re-release of Gretchen Powell Fox's upper YA dystopian sci-fi duology Terra and Underground. I had already bought both books after finishing Smoke and Scar by this same author and had a lot of fun reading this ARC alongside the original copies of the books. They aren't super different, but there were some new scenes and details in book 1 that I really appreciated. This tandem reading maaayyybe slowed me down a little and I didn't quite finish before it released on June 5th, but I'm glad I did because it was so fun to see the before and after. :) It brought to mind some other dystopian books I'd read like Hunger Games and Divergent but felt completely unique!
The world building in this duology was so good! There's history, technology, social structures, glimpses into the day-to-day lives of each of the characters... I was sucked in to the idea of this world with sky cities and the upper class that lives there and the terrestrials or lower class that lives on earth in a brutal environment. And not once was it overwhelming despite how much there was to learn about this future earth.
The plot was interesting and kept me engaged the entire time. I liked discovering the history of the plague and the sky cities, as well as the other mysteries and secrets of the book, right alongside Terra.
This book is told from Terra's PoV and she is relatable, strong, and ever so curious about everything. She does have the common trait of "jump in with both feet without thinking about the repercussions" that a lot of MCs in YA books have, but it didn't bother me so much and I appreciated when Adam was with her and helped keep her out of trouble. 😂 Their dynamics as a couple were so CUTE. Mica, Terra's brother, was also such a fun addition to the trio. He's young, but a badass in his own right and super smart. The banter and scenes between these three characters had me smiling and laughing quite a bit.
So, why is this not a perfect 5 star read for me? Honestly, it's because it's single PoV. There were moments where I wished I got Adam's PoV too, especially when Terra is unconscious. I also have a hard time really being invested in a romantic relationship without both PoVs. And that is absolutely nothing to do with the author or her writing. That is just a personal preference.
This is a truly solid YA dystopian duology and I am looking forward to reading more of this author's future work.
Book 2: 4.5 ⭐
Overall Rating: 4.5 ⭐ (Rounded to 5)
Spice Level: 1 (Steamy / Fade to Black)
Terrestrials is a re-release of Gretchen Powell Fox's upper YA dystopian sci-fi duology Terra and Underground. I had already bought both books after finishing Smoke and Scar by this same author and had a lot of fun reading this ARC alongside the original copies of the books. They aren't super different, but there were some new scenes and details in book 1 that I really appreciated. This tandem reading maaayyybe slowed me down a little and I didn't quite finish before it released on June 5th, but I'm glad I did because it was so fun to see the before and after. :) It brought to mind some other dystopian books I'd read like Hunger Games and Divergent but felt completely unique!
The world building in this duology was so good! There's history, technology, social structures, glimpses into the day-to-day lives of each of the characters... I was sucked in to the idea of this world with sky cities and the upper class that lives there and the terrestrials or lower class that lives on earth in a brutal environment. And not once was it overwhelming despite how much there was to learn about this future earth.
The plot was interesting and kept me engaged the entire time. I liked discovering the history of the plague and the sky cities, as well as the other mysteries and secrets of the book, right alongside Terra.
This book is told from Terra's PoV and she is relatable, strong, and ever so curious about everything. She does have the common trait of "jump in with both feet without thinking about the repercussions" that a lot of MCs in YA books have, but it didn't bother me so much and I appreciated when Adam was with her and helped keep her out of trouble. 😂 Their dynamics as a couple were so CUTE. Mica, Terra's brother, was also such a fun addition to the trio. He's young, but a badass in his own right and super smart. The banter and scenes between these three characters had me smiling and laughing quite a bit.
So, why is this not a perfect 5 star read for me? Honestly, it's because it's single PoV. There were moments where I wished I got Adam's PoV too, especially when Terra is unconscious. I also have a hard time really being invested in a romantic relationship without both PoVs. And that is absolutely nothing to do with the author or her writing. That is just a personal preference.
This is a truly solid YA dystopian duology and I am looking forward to reading more of this author's future work.
June 8, 2025
"Terrestrials" presents a dystopian world that immediately captures the imagination. The premise is creative: a society built around salvaging remnants from above, with survival hinging on the value of what falls from the sky. The setting is bleak yet vividly portrayed, and the author's descriptive prose brings the harsh environment to life in a cinematic way. From the very first chapter, the world-building feels immersive and believable—at least at first glance.
The protagonist, Terra, starts off as a compelling character. Her role as a scavenger places her in an inherently dangerous position, which provides initial tension and interest. However, her behavior quickly becomes difficult to empathize with. Despite being warned not to investigate a powerful discovery, she chooses to pursue answers at every turn, often to her own detriment. Her relentless curiosity, while understandable from a narrative perspective, sometimes crosses into implausibility, weakening the story's internal logic. As a result, it became increasingly difficult to stay invested in her decisions.
That said, her relationship with her younger brother Mica is a notable strength. Their bond is heartfelt and brings much-needed warmth to an otherwise desolate world. Mica, in particular, stands out as a bright spot in the novel—clever, spirited, and endearing. Though his sudden obliviousness to the social consequences of their newfound wealth feels inconsistent with his otherwise sharp character, he remains a likable and engaging presence.
From a structural standpoint, the novel is well-paced. The action scenes are well timed and interspersed naturally with quieter moments, keeping the flow consistent. There are no long stretches of unnecessary dialogue or filler, and the prose remains accessible throughout. The story doesn’t rely on overused dystopian tropes; there is no secret rebellion, no destined savior narrative—which I found refreshing and commendable.
In conclusion, "Terrestrials" offers strong atmospheric world-building, a refreshing deviation from genre clichés, and emotionally resonant sibling dynamics. Unfortunately, the protagonist’s frustrating behavior, the unanswered logical gaps in the setting, and a relatively stagnant plot hold it back from reaching its full potential. A decent read with some memorable moments, but not quite enough to leave me eager for the sequel. I'm giving this book decent 3 ⭐.
Thanks to the author for the ARC!
The protagonist, Terra, starts off as a compelling character. Her role as a scavenger places her in an inherently dangerous position, which provides initial tension and interest. However, her behavior quickly becomes difficult to empathize with. Despite being warned not to investigate a powerful discovery, she chooses to pursue answers at every turn, often to her own detriment. Her relentless curiosity, while understandable from a narrative perspective, sometimes crosses into implausibility, weakening the story's internal logic. As a result, it became increasingly difficult to stay invested in her decisions.
That said, her relationship with her younger brother Mica is a notable strength. Their bond is heartfelt and brings much-needed warmth to an otherwise desolate world. Mica, in particular, stands out as a bright spot in the novel—clever, spirited, and endearing. Though his sudden obliviousness to the social consequences of their newfound wealth feels inconsistent with his otherwise sharp character, he remains a likable and engaging presence.
From a structural standpoint, the novel is well-paced. The action scenes are well timed and interspersed naturally with quieter moments, keeping the flow consistent. There are no long stretches of unnecessary dialogue or filler, and the prose remains accessible throughout. The story doesn’t rely on overused dystopian tropes; there is no secret rebellion, no destined savior narrative—which I found refreshing and commendable.
In conclusion, "Terrestrials" offers strong atmospheric world-building, a refreshing deviation from genre clichés, and emotionally resonant sibling dynamics. Unfortunately, the protagonist’s frustrating behavior, the unanswered logical gaps in the setting, and a relatively stagnant plot hold it back from reaching its full potential. A decent read with some memorable moments, but not quite enough to leave me eager for the sequel. I'm giving this book decent 3 ⭐.
Thanks to the author for the ARC!
June 5, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
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Thank you so much to Gretchen and her team for the ARC ❤️
First off, a disclaimer, am I openly supporting a book with a blond mmc...yes, yes I am. I KNOW blashphemous, but hear me out! Apparently Gretchen just writes perfection into everything she does, and her characters are just an instant obsession, blond or not 😉.
This duology made me nostalgic for that early 2010 YA dytopian style of writing. The characters, the drama, the setting, everything was perfectly laid out to create a fast paced and all consuming story line that was impossible to put down.
Summary:
While the skydwellers live in their opulent floating cities, 18 year old Terra spends her days scavenging the ground world for scraps. Battling acid rain, thugs, and the other scavs, she struggles to procure a living for her little brother and herself. All that will change with an out of place find on a routine scavenging run. Terra is thrown headfirst into a world of conspiracy and government corruption that she never could have imagined.
Thoughts:
The characters in this book were incredible. They had the perfect amount of backstory, depth, and growth for an upper YA novel. You get an absolutely beautiful aspect of found family, and taking care of those you love. Terra and Adam's chemistry was very organic, and I loved their interactions with every fiber of my being. And the villains? Ooooh I wanted to hunt me down and 👊 the little despicable weasles.
Gretchen does an amazing job of blending worldbuilding and backstories into the story creating a very organic flow. The pacing is fantastic, and the action scenes left me with heart pumping anxiety. I have no trust that Gretchen won't 💀 a character I love, so my heart was terrified the entire time 😂. Besides the imment heartbreak I felt coming, I was kept on the edge of my seat simply by the twists and turns of the plot.
Overall:
I can honestly say if you loved books like The Shatter Me series, The Lunar Chronicals, and Divergent, you will love this! It was an absolutely amazing read, and I cannot wait for you all to have the chance to dive in.
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Thank you so much to Gretchen and her team for the ARC ❤️
First off, a disclaimer, am I openly supporting a book with a blond mmc...yes, yes I am. I KNOW blashphemous, but hear me out! Apparently Gretchen just writes perfection into everything she does, and her characters are just an instant obsession, blond or not 😉.
This duology made me nostalgic for that early 2010 YA dytopian style of writing. The characters, the drama, the setting, everything was perfectly laid out to create a fast paced and all consuming story line that was impossible to put down.
Summary:
While the skydwellers live in their opulent floating cities, 18 year old Terra spends her days scavenging the ground world for scraps. Battling acid rain, thugs, and the other scavs, she struggles to procure a living for her little brother and herself. All that will change with an out of place find on a routine scavenging run. Terra is thrown headfirst into a world of conspiracy and government corruption that she never could have imagined.
Thoughts:
The characters in this book were incredible. They had the perfect amount of backstory, depth, and growth for an upper YA novel. You get an absolutely beautiful aspect of found family, and taking care of those you love. Terra and Adam's chemistry was very organic, and I loved their interactions with every fiber of my being. And the villains? Ooooh I wanted to hunt me down and 👊 the little despicable weasles.
Gretchen does an amazing job of blending worldbuilding and backstories into the story creating a very organic flow. The pacing is fantastic, and the action scenes left me with heart pumping anxiety. I have no trust that Gretchen won't 💀 a character I love, so my heart was terrified the entire time 😂. Besides the imment heartbreak I felt coming, I was kept on the edge of my seat simply by the twists and turns of the plot.
Overall:
I can honestly say if you loved books like The Shatter Me series, The Lunar Chronicals, and Divergent, you will love this! It was an absolutely amazing read, and I cannot wait for you all to have the chance to dive in.
June 6, 2025
How did I not discover this book sooner?!?! Gretchen does an amazing job at writing this YA sci-fi dystopian. I haven’t read any dystopian books since Hunger Games, Divergent series and being Rothed (iykyk) and this book has renewed my love for the dystopian trope.
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* Dystopian future
* Haves vs. have-nots
* Fiery FMC
* Star-crossed romance (literally!)
* Secrets on secrets
* He falls first
* Cities in the sky
* Government corruption
* He’s got powers
* Just one tent
Terra is a punch first and ask questions later type of girl and I have laughed many times at her feisty-ness. Terra has had to adapt and overcome many life altering situations in her short life and is sort of a recluse. Adam is a smart and charming smooth-talker who will have you swooning at his cheesy lines. Terra and Adam are an unlikely duo from different worlds. They find themselves working together to uncover the secrets of the corrupt Tribunal government. They encounter some pretty messy situations, have a few life and death situations, and are a key to leading a revolution.
Terrestrials is well written and easy to follow along. The world building is done wonderfully and is not a big dump of information. This book is filled with lots of action and adventure, well written characters and plot twists that will throw you off. I enjoyed this book thoroughly and recommend this to anyone who loves sci-fi, dystopian, adventure packed books. The only downfall, and this is a personal preference, the ending was too easy, too quick for me. I personally felt there should have been more depth to it but there is closure and Gretchen did a great job at tying loose ends.
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* Dystopian future
* Haves vs. have-nots
* Fiery FMC
* Star-crossed romance (literally!)
* Secrets on secrets
* He falls first
* Cities in the sky
* Government corruption
* He’s got powers
* Just one tent
Terra is a punch first and ask questions later type of girl and I have laughed many times at her feisty-ness. Terra has had to adapt and overcome many life altering situations in her short life and is sort of a recluse. Adam is a smart and charming smooth-talker who will have you swooning at his cheesy lines. Terra and Adam are an unlikely duo from different worlds. They find themselves working together to uncover the secrets of the corrupt Tribunal government. They encounter some pretty messy situations, have a few life and death situations, and are a key to leading a revolution.
Terrestrials is well written and easy to follow along. The world building is done wonderfully and is not a big dump of information. This book is filled with lots of action and adventure, well written characters and plot twists that will throw you off. I enjoyed this book thoroughly and recommend this to anyone who loves sci-fi, dystopian, adventure packed books. The only downfall, and this is a personal preference, the ending was too easy, too quick for me. I personally felt there should have been more depth to it but there is closure and Gretchen did a great job at tying loose ends.
June 5, 2025
The fact that I finished this book within 2 days is insane! I did not put my phone down because I had to keep going and turning the page. I fell in love with Gretchen’s writing from Smoke and Scar but now? I fell in love even more with Terrestrials!
Micah, oh that boy, I need a book on him because I am happy he is happy now but I wanna know his life now 😭 I need to know 🤭 cause he was another lovable character that Gretchen had created!!
Terra, our terrestrial, is such a spit-fire and very curious person with thousands of questions… just like a toddler with their questions 🤣 . But, literally though, I felt for this poor girl doing all that she can for her brother and to make his life better.
Then we got Adam, our mysterious skydweller, who saves Terra. Gretchen really has a way with how she writes her characters that honestly you just find yourself in their place somehow; you just relate to them!
Terra and Adam, ugh, I need more of them. I LOVE their relationship and how they communicate with each other because Adam, he will patiently answer all her questions but I love that in one scene he got a little annoyed and responded in a calm yet irritated and funny way 😆 — once you read it, you won’t think “well damn, that’s rude” after you read what I just said.
This is a “fade-to-black” romance so yes there’s some kissing mentioned but literally once the fun stuff would start, nothing is written out. So if you want a dystopian, little to none, spice then this is for you!!
Micah, oh that boy, I need a book on him because I am happy he is happy now but I wanna know his life now 😭 I need to know 🤭 cause he was another lovable character that Gretchen had created!!
Terra, our terrestrial, is such a spit-fire and very curious person with thousands of questions… just like a toddler with their questions 🤣 . But, literally though, I felt for this poor girl doing all that she can for her brother and to make his life better.
Then we got Adam, our mysterious skydweller, who saves Terra. Gretchen really has a way with how she writes her characters that honestly you just find yourself in their place somehow; you just relate to them!
Terra and Adam, ugh, I need more of them. I LOVE their relationship and how they communicate with each other because Adam, he will patiently answer all her questions but I love that in one scene he got a little annoyed and responded in a calm yet irritated and funny way 😆 — once you read it, you won’t think “well damn, that’s rude” after you read what I just said.
This is a “fade-to-black” romance so yes there’s some kissing mentioned but literally once the fun stuff would start, nothing is written out. So if you want a dystopian, little to none, spice then this is for you!!
June 22, 2025
4.5 Stars
The YA Dystopian duology books, Terra & Underground, are being re-released as a single-volume omnibus edition.
It's been a while since I've read a dystopian book but I loved them as a teenager and was so excited to get back into this genre with Terrestrials.
"When You've been living at the bottom of a hole for so long, a rope descending from above is a lifeline. Your first instinct is to grab for it, hold fast, and use it to crawl back up. You don't stop to think who might be holding the other end."
I usually struggle to connect with the characters in YA books (maybe I'm too old?) but the characters here were very mature for their age and I absolutely adored them!
Terra was a strong and fiery FMC and seing her balancing her own life and being a caregiver to her brother was very impressive.
Adam was a typical cocky but kind 20 year old man. I loved his playfullness but also how he could switch to a fierce protector.
The romance was age appropriate and not the main focus. There were hints to spicy scenes but it's fades to black.
"Ther's no place in this galaxy you could go where I won't be with you. Always."
The plot flowed effortlessly and the endless secrets provided a lot of tension. The author created an interesting world with social divides, floating skycities and a dying earth, a corrupt government and futuristic technology.
Tropes:
✨ Dystopian Future
✨ He Falls First
✨ Star-Crosses Romance
✨ Fiery FMC
✨ Government Corruption
✨ Secrets on Secrets
Thank you to the author Gretchen Powell Fox for sending me an e-ARC to read and review.
The YA Dystopian duology books, Terra & Underground, are being re-released as a single-volume omnibus edition.
It's been a while since I've read a dystopian book but I loved them as a teenager and was so excited to get back into this genre with Terrestrials.
"When You've been living at the bottom of a hole for so long, a rope descending from above is a lifeline. Your first instinct is to grab for it, hold fast, and use it to crawl back up. You don't stop to think who might be holding the other end."
I usually struggle to connect with the characters in YA books (maybe I'm too old?) but the characters here were very mature for their age and I absolutely adored them!
Terra was a strong and fiery FMC and seing her balancing her own life and being a caregiver to her brother was very impressive.
Adam was a typical cocky but kind 20 year old man. I loved his playfullness but also how he could switch to a fierce protector.
The romance was age appropriate and not the main focus. There were hints to spicy scenes but it's fades to black.
"Ther's no place in this galaxy you could go where I won't be with you. Always."
The plot flowed effortlessly and the endless secrets provided a lot of tension. The author created an interesting world with social divides, floating skycities and a dying earth, a corrupt government and futuristic technology.
Tropes:
✨ Dystopian Future
✨ He Falls First
✨ Star-Crosses Romance
✨ Fiery FMC
✨ Government Corruption
✨ Secrets on Secrets
Thank you to the author Gretchen Powell Fox for sending me an e-ARC to read and review.
June 22, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 | 🫑
"But I cannot in good conscience remain silent. History will judge us not by out actions, but by willingness to stand up against such atrocities. "
Terrestrials is a YA dystopian sci-fi re-released duology (Terra and Underground) set in a post-apocalyptic world divided between the elite and privileged who live in luxurious skycities, and the struggling terrestrials surviving on Earth's ravaged surface. We follow Terra Rhodon, a tough and resourceful teen scavenger, who works tirelessly to protect her younger brother Mica. Everything changes when she discovers a perilous secret, and a mysterious skydweller (enter in Adam) who draws her into a dangerous conspiracy. As layers of truth unravel, Terra is forced to question everything about her world and herself. It’s packed with tension, twists, and a fierce heroine, definitely in the same orbit as The Hunger Games and Divergent.
Immediately pulled in from page one, the world building was so vivid and so on point. Terra is fierce and I absolutely love the relationship she has with her brother Mica. Adam is funny, attentive in noticing the small things about Terra. Their relationship is energetic, spirited and I found myself kicking my feet more times than once. I already knew after 'Smoke and Scar' that Gretchen jumped up to my auto-read, auto-buy list but Terrestrials for sure cemented that.
"You are my home .. "
Thank you so much for this ARC for my honest opinion.
"But I cannot in good conscience remain silent. History will judge us not by out actions, but by willingness to stand up against such atrocities. "
Terrestrials is a YA dystopian sci-fi re-released duology (Terra and Underground) set in a post-apocalyptic world divided between the elite and privileged who live in luxurious skycities, and the struggling terrestrials surviving on Earth's ravaged surface. We follow Terra Rhodon, a tough and resourceful teen scavenger, who works tirelessly to protect her younger brother Mica. Everything changes when she discovers a perilous secret, and a mysterious skydweller (enter in Adam) who draws her into a dangerous conspiracy. As layers of truth unravel, Terra is forced to question everything about her world and herself. It’s packed with tension, twists, and a fierce heroine, definitely in the same orbit as The Hunger Games and Divergent.
Immediately pulled in from page one, the world building was so vivid and so on point. Terra is fierce and I absolutely love the relationship she has with her brother Mica. Adam is funny, attentive in noticing the small things about Terra. Their relationship is energetic, spirited and I found myself kicking my feet more times than once. I already knew after 'Smoke and Scar' that Gretchen jumped up to my auto-read, auto-buy list but Terrestrials for sure cemented that.
"You are my home .. "
Thank you so much for this ARC for my honest opinion.
June 5, 2025
This reactivated my voracious appetite for all things dystopian, and now I'm rereading a ton of the dystopian books that were so popular when Terra initially came out.
I love the world building in this. Gretchen's writing growth shines like a star (I'll see myself out) and I absolutely hope this gains the popularity it so deserves.
I loved Terra as a FMC. I struggle with finding some dystopian FMCs insufferable due to their tone, largely because their internal monologues can read whiny and the problems they're faced with can get minimized *for the sake of* romantic subplots. This duology completely circumvented that and I enjoyed it immensely. Having her world turned upside down with the target she became didn't result in abandoning the problems at hand to consider which boy she should be with.
On to the MMC... Adam is delightful and I appreciate his personality so much. He makes me think a bit of Peeta before Mockingjay, the way he banters and isn't deterred by the fierceness of his counterpart. Their romance was perfect imo, and I really enjoyed reading their navigation through everything.
I honestly don't understand how these aren't more well-known, they'd be perfect alongside Matched, Under the Never Sky, the Hunger Games, and other dystopian YA novels.
thank you to Gretchen for an ARC copy to read, I'm blown away constantly by your writing. 💜🦊
I love the world building in this. Gretchen's writing growth shines like a star (I'll see myself out) and I absolutely hope this gains the popularity it so deserves.
I loved Terra as a FMC. I struggle with finding some dystopian FMCs insufferable due to their tone, largely because their internal monologues can read whiny and the problems they're faced with can get minimized *for the sake of* romantic subplots. This duology completely circumvented that and I enjoyed it immensely. Having her world turned upside down with the target she became didn't result in abandoning the problems at hand to consider which boy she should be with.
On to the MMC... Adam is delightful and I appreciate his personality so much. He makes me think a bit of Peeta before Mockingjay, the way he banters and isn't deterred by the fierceness of his counterpart. Their romance was perfect imo, and I really enjoyed reading their navigation through everything.
I honestly don't understand how these aren't more well-known, they'd be perfect alongside Matched, Under the Never Sky, the Hunger Games, and other dystopian YA novels.
thank you to Gretchen for an ARC copy to read, I'm blown away constantly by your writing. 💜🦊
June 9, 2025
Terrestrials: The Complete Duology by Gretchen Powell Fox is an adrenaline-charged, emotionally resonant sci-fi adventure that grips you from the first page and doesn’t let go. With its richly imagined post-apocalyptic world and razor-sharp tension, this is the kind of story that demands to be devoured in one breathless sitting.
Terra Rhodon is the kind of heroine readers root for immediately—fierce, flawed, and unflinchingly loyal. Her life as a scav on the ravaged Earth is grim and gritty, her only focus survival and protecting her younger brother. But when a single scavenging run unearths a skydweller and a secret that could unravel the truth behind the world’s deadly divide, Terra is thrust into a harrowing journey that blends pulse-pounding action with powerful emotional stakes.
Fox masterfully builds a dystopian landscape of skycities and scorched earth, weaving in themes of class disparity, identity, and resistance with nuance and heart. The romance—slow-burn and achingly tender—is perfectly paced, and the dynamic between Terra and the skydweller adds just the right amount of tension and vulnerability.
The duology format allows for a satisfying arc: the first book hooks you with suspense and survival, while the second deepens the world, the lore, and the emotional resonance, delivering an explosive, heartfelt conclusion that’s both thrilling and deeply earned.
Terra Rhodon is the kind of heroine readers root for immediately—fierce, flawed, and unflinchingly loyal. Her life as a scav on the ravaged Earth is grim and gritty, her only focus survival and protecting her younger brother. But when a single scavenging run unearths a skydweller and a secret that could unravel the truth behind the world’s deadly divide, Terra is thrust into a harrowing journey that blends pulse-pounding action with powerful emotional stakes.
Fox masterfully builds a dystopian landscape of skycities and scorched earth, weaving in themes of class disparity, identity, and resistance with nuance and heart. The romance—slow-burn and achingly tender—is perfectly paced, and the dynamic between Terra and the skydweller adds just the right amount of tension and vulnerability.
The duology format allows for a satisfying arc: the first book hooks you with suspense and survival, while the second deepens the world, the lore, and the emotional resonance, delivering an explosive, heartfelt conclusion that’s both thrilling and deeply earned.
June 26, 2025
⭐️ Reseña de «Terrestrials» de Gretchen Powell Fox ⭐️
Puntuación: 3 ⭐️
Recibí «Terrestrials» como un ARC de la autora, por lo cual estoy muy agradecida. Sin embargo, no fui capaz de leerlo hasta después de su fecha de publicación. En cualquier caso, aclaro que esta es mi opinión y solo mi opinión.
Este libro nos presenta una sociedad distópica con ciudades flotantes en el cielo y, debajo, tanto física como metafóricamente, la Tierra. Terra, una joven terrestre que ha tenido que salir adelante recolectando objetos descartados por los ciudadanos de las ciudades flotantes para mantener a su hermano, encuentra un dispositivo de mucho valor, pero secreto. Con esto comienza su búsqueda de la verdad acompañada de Adam, un habitante del cielo, y su hermano.
Lo mejor del libro es el mundo que la autora construye. A pesar de su sencillez, la razones de existir de esta sociedad distópica tienen un fundamento sólido. El segundo libro - incluido en este compendio completo de la bilogía - indaga mucho mejor y con bastante realidad, las razones científicas del mundo.
En cuanto a los personajes, Terra, su protagonista, prometía mucho al inicio. Sin embargo, terminó siendo una mera corresponsal de las situaciones que viven sus personajes, porque el fuerte de los conflictos recayó en Adam y su hermano. La personalidad de Terra es, por otro lado, la mejor lograda, con muchas imperfecciones y conflictos.
Adam, a pesar de ser el interés amoroso, queda como un personaje plano. La relación entre ellos tampoco creo que esté bien desarrollada, puesto que siento que no hay suficientes momentos de conexión real o incluso química.
Este libro es un YA y se nota en la sencillez de la historia. Es, por lo demás, una lectura entretenida que pueden disfrutar tanto adolescente como adultos.
Puntuación: 3 ⭐️
Recibí «Terrestrials» como un ARC de la autora, por lo cual estoy muy agradecida. Sin embargo, no fui capaz de leerlo hasta después de su fecha de publicación. En cualquier caso, aclaro que esta es mi opinión y solo mi opinión.
Este libro nos presenta una sociedad distópica con ciudades flotantes en el cielo y, debajo, tanto física como metafóricamente, la Tierra. Terra, una joven terrestre que ha tenido que salir adelante recolectando objetos descartados por los ciudadanos de las ciudades flotantes para mantener a su hermano, encuentra un dispositivo de mucho valor, pero secreto. Con esto comienza su búsqueda de la verdad acompañada de Adam, un habitante del cielo, y su hermano.
Lo mejor del libro es el mundo que la autora construye. A pesar de su sencillez, la razones de existir de esta sociedad distópica tienen un fundamento sólido. El segundo libro - incluido en este compendio completo de la bilogía - indaga mucho mejor y con bastante realidad, las razones científicas del mundo.
En cuanto a los personajes, Terra, su protagonista, prometía mucho al inicio. Sin embargo, terminó siendo una mera corresponsal de las situaciones que viven sus personajes, porque el fuerte de los conflictos recayó en Adam y su hermano. La personalidad de Terra es, por otro lado, la mejor lograda, con muchas imperfecciones y conflictos.
Adam, a pesar de ser el interés amoroso, queda como un personaje plano. La relación entre ellos tampoco creo que esté bien desarrollada, puesto que siento que no hay suficientes momentos de conexión real o incluso química.
Este libro es un YA y se nota en la sencillez de la historia. Es, por lo demás, una lectura entretenida que pueden disfrutar tanto adolescente como adultos.
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