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Seeds #2
The Reaping
Remy Alexander wants justice. After narrowly escaping death at the hands of the Sector only to watch her world burn around her, she will defy everyone to find her revenge.
Valerian Orlean wants truth. After learning what evils the Sector is truly capable of, he must confront his past in order to create a better future.
In a world where deadly secrets lurk around every corner, and the food you eat can enlighten or enslave you, Remy and Vale must walk the line between hope and hate, love and loss, violence and vengeance, in order to unite – or destroy – their world.
THE REAPING, the second book in the Seeds trilogy, will thrust the Resistance into the spotlight as the Okarian Sector publicly brands them as traitors and terrorists. As Remy struggles to find herself in a world where revenge has become her raison d’etre, and Vale tries to make sense of who he is despite his identity as an Orlean, the two are forced to fight together against enemies more deadly than they ever could have imagined. As they venture through the Wilds, onto a Farm, and deep into the Sector’s dangerous No-Go zones, they will find the path to truth or they will drown in the attempt.
Valerian Orlean wants truth. After learning what evils the Sector is truly capable of, he must confront his past in order to create a better future.
In a world where deadly secrets lurk around every corner, and the food you eat can enlighten or enslave you, Remy and Vale must walk the line between hope and hate, love and loss, violence and vengeance, in order to unite – or destroy – their world.
THE REAPING, the second book in the Seeds trilogy, will thrust the Resistance into the spotlight as the Okarian Sector publicly brands them as traitors and terrorists. As Remy struggles to find herself in a world where revenge has become her raison d’etre, and Vale tries to make sense of who he is despite his identity as an Orlean, the two are forced to fight together against enemies more deadly than they ever could have imagined. As they venture through the Wilds, onto a Farm, and deep into the Sector’s dangerous No-Go zones, they will find the path to truth or they will drown in the attempt.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 25, 2014
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About the author
K. Makansi
9 books201 followersK. Makansi is the pen name for the mother-daughter writing team of Kristy, Amira, and Elena Makansi.
Kristina Blank Makansi – Born and raised in Southern Illinois, Kristina has a B.A. in Government from University of Texas at Austin and a M.A.T. from the College of New Jersey and an opinion on everything. She has worked as a copywriter, marketing coordinator, web and collateral designer, editor, and publisher. In 2010, she co-founded Blank Slate Press, an award-winning small press focusing on debut authors in the greater St. Louis area, and in 2013, she co-founded Treehouse Publishing Group, an author services and assisted-publishing partnership. She firmly believes that traditional genre boundaries should not apply to great writing. In addition to The Seeds Trilogy, she is hard at work revising her historical fiction, Oracles of Delphi, set in ancient Greece.
Amira K. Makansi - Amira graduated with honors in three years from the University of Chicago. She earned a BA in History and was a team leader and officer for UChicago Mock Trial. She has served as an assistant editor and has read and evaluated Blank Slate Press submissions since the press was founded. She is an avid reader and blogger who also has a passion for food, wine, and photography. She has worked at various wineries in Oregon and France and is approaching fluency in French. Along with working part-time for BSP, she currently works for a wine distributorship in St. Louis. In addition to The Seeds Trilogy, she reviews books and blogs about writing, food and wine at The Z-axis.
Elena K. Makansi – Elena is a rising senior at Oberlin College where she is focusing on Environmental Studies especially as it relates to her passion–food justice. She’s also studied studio art and drawing and has had her work featured in several college publications. While in high school, she won numerous writing and poetry awards, was awarded a scholarship to attend the Washington University Summer Writing Institute and attended the Iowa Young Writers Studio. She also won a scholarship to represent her Amideast cohort as the “resident” blogger during her study abroad in Amman, Jordan. She and Amira backpacked through Europe together and share a passion for cooking, baking–and, yes, eating. Elena maintains a Tumblr and a blog, Citizen Fiddlehead, about food and other topics.
Kristina Blank Makansi – Born and raised in Southern Illinois, Kristina has a B.A. in Government from University of Texas at Austin and a M.A.T. from the College of New Jersey and an opinion on everything. She has worked as a copywriter, marketing coordinator, web and collateral designer, editor, and publisher. In 2010, she co-founded Blank Slate Press, an award-winning small press focusing on debut authors in the greater St. Louis area, and in 2013, she co-founded Treehouse Publishing Group, an author services and assisted-publishing partnership. She firmly believes that traditional genre boundaries should not apply to great writing. In addition to The Seeds Trilogy, she is hard at work revising her historical fiction, Oracles of Delphi, set in ancient Greece.
Amira K. Makansi - Amira graduated with honors in three years from the University of Chicago. She earned a BA in History and was a team leader and officer for UChicago Mock Trial. She has served as an assistant editor and has read and evaluated Blank Slate Press submissions since the press was founded. She is an avid reader and blogger who also has a passion for food, wine, and photography. She has worked at various wineries in Oregon and France and is approaching fluency in French. Along with working part-time for BSP, she currently works for a wine distributorship in St. Louis. In addition to The Seeds Trilogy, she reviews books and blogs about writing, food and wine at The Z-axis.
Elena K. Makansi – Elena is a rising senior at Oberlin College where she is focusing on Environmental Studies especially as it relates to her passion–food justice. She’s also studied studio art and drawing and has had her work featured in several college publications. While in high school, she won numerous writing and poetry awards, was awarded a scholarship to attend the Washington University Summer Writing Institute and attended the Iowa Young Writers Studio. She also won a scholarship to represent her Amideast cohort as the “resident” blogger during her study abroad in Amman, Jordan. She and Amira backpacked through Europe together and share a passion for cooking, baking–and, yes, eating. Elena maintains a Tumblr and a blog, Citizen Fiddlehead, about food and other topics.
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December 17, 2023
Dystopian books are always a good choice, well write characters, plot twists and relationships. Couldn't ask for more, but did we really have to get a cliffhanger? I need to read the next book, now.
November 28, 2014
I wish we could rate something with half stars. This book would be more than just "liked it" but less than "really liked it". Maybe "liked it more than I thought I would". Maybe? That just doesn't seem to do it justice though. Anyway, I would give this book 3 1/2 stars.
There were times where I would skim, or not care as much about the story. I would zone out in parts and have to re-read passages. They were few, but enough to make me wonder why. The style of writing? Too verbose? Poor character development? I really couldn't nail down why, but I was annoyed.
I also didn't care for the way the story was told in real time, then "it was like this for 6 days", then back to real time. Another instance: dramatic things are happening real time, then a month passes, then real time again. It felt very jarring because this story is heavy on relationships and interactions between characters almost on a minute to minute basis, then a huge swath of time passes, then you're back to minute to minute. The glossing over of that much time made the story less engaging. At least in my opinion.
There is finally some character relationship resolution, which is great. I hate love triangles. It was great to see some characters grow and mature. At first I was really against the direction Remy's story went, then I was taken by surprise at how plausible it was. The one thing that left me scratching my head is that her "talent" or "skill" that she wanted to employ for the Resistance is art, but she is almost always the muscle. Even though she describes herself as very small in stature. It really took away from what I think the author was trying to capture about her.
All in all, good second book. I have to wait a year until the last book, but such is the problem with trilogies. I knew what I was getting into when I picked up the first book. Hopefully it will be easy to fall back into the story and I can remember everything next year when it comes out.
There were times where I would skim, or not care as much about the story. I would zone out in parts and have to re-read passages. They were few, but enough to make me wonder why. The style of writing? Too verbose? Poor character development? I really couldn't nail down why, but I was annoyed.
I also didn't care for the way the story was told in real time, then "it was like this for 6 days", then back to real time. Another instance: dramatic things are happening real time, then a month passes, then real time again. It felt very jarring because this story is heavy on relationships and interactions between characters almost on a minute to minute basis, then a huge swath of time passes, then you're back to minute to minute. The glossing over of that much time made the story less engaging. At least in my opinion.
There is finally some character relationship resolution, which is great. I hate love triangles. It was great to see some characters grow and mature. At first I was really against the direction Remy's story went, then I was taken by surprise at how plausible it was. The one thing that left me scratching my head is that her "talent" or "skill" that she wanted to employ for the Resistance is art, but she is almost always the muscle. Even though she describes herself as very small in stature. It really took away from what I think the author was trying to capture about her.
All in all, good second book. I have to wait a year until the last book, but such is the problem with trilogies. I knew what I was getting into when I picked up the first book. Hopefully it will be easy to fall back into the story and I can remember everything next year when it comes out.
December 30, 2014
I read the first book of The Seeds Trilogy over six months ago. When I heard The Reaping was ready, I was excited to get back to the world and characters K. Makansi had expertly created. I read the novel within two days and was not disappointed. This novel has originality in spades, from the concept to settings and characterisation.
Here you will find characters to love, loathe and admire. K. Makansi is in complete control of the world, and as a reader I could sit back and relax. Both major and minor characters grow over the course of the story in believable ways. I loved in particular that there is a clear set of female leaders in this book which hold their own against and amongst the strong male characters.
I very much enjoyed the invented language and the descriptions. This one in particular: ‘Smoke and autumnal orange and dragon’s breath. It smells like fall, the crisp scent of fire and crackling and death. Flames sucking at the heels of screaming protesters like a cat lapping up the cream.’ Just gorgeous.
The Reaping excels at action scenes, but it also houses keen observations of human behaviour throughout, making it relevant and memorable. It is touching, laugh out loud funny in places and full of lyrical prose.
This is a cracking story. I can’t wait for part three.
Here you will find characters to love, loathe and admire. K. Makansi is in complete control of the world, and as a reader I could sit back and relax. Both major and minor characters grow over the course of the story in believable ways. I loved in particular that there is a clear set of female leaders in this book which hold their own against and amongst the strong male characters.
I very much enjoyed the invented language and the descriptions. This one in particular: ‘Smoke and autumnal orange and dragon’s breath. It smells like fall, the crisp scent of fire and crackling and death. Flames sucking at the heels of screaming protesters like a cat lapping up the cream.’ Just gorgeous.
The Reaping excels at action scenes, but it also houses keen observations of human behaviour throughout, making it relevant and memorable. It is touching, laugh out loud funny in places and full of lyrical prose.
This is a cracking story. I can’t wait for part three.
April 13, 2015
This book starts out awesome and then quickly peters out. The pace is interesting because super exciting things will happen and then I feel like it takes big lulls. I do not like the amount of tree hugger preaching going on, and I don't like all the speeches the characters give. I don't need all that chatter to understand what's going on. I don't need to know why putting chemicals/drugs in people's food is bad, I get it. But I did find the way the produced food was interesting and there are many things and surprises about it that makes you think about what is possible in the future. I was interested enough not to give up on it and keep going. I like the twists and turns the characters take with their relationships, but yet they seem to be realistic twists- Like the fact that it takes month for forgiveness to occur for some of them. And you can really sense the awkwardness and the excitement between Vale, Remy, and Soren. I like the new characters, the waywards. I find it interesting what the Outsiders bring to the story and hope that those loose ends will be tied up in the last book. The last book ends on a cliffhanger, of course.
May 12, 2015
I did not like this book as much as the first one. In fact, I didn't really like it at all. Remy is the most selfish character ever! And she manipulates those around her (who may or may not be in love with her) to go along with her dumb-A ideas that you can tell from the get-go are going to fail. I know she's got a lot of angst and just wants to retaliate, but it made me so MAD how her actions caused the destruction of so many others. That's all I have to say about that.
October 26, 2014
Can't wait for the next book.
I really like the way the author was able to keep the story interesting without feeling like I've read that before. Yes, you can see what's coming at times but the story is still intriguing! The way we hear the story from different views isn't confusing and gives the reader a sense of emotion from each character! can't wait for fall 2015!!!
I really like the way the author was able to keep the story interesting without feeling like I've read that before. Yes, you can see what's coming at times but the story is still intriguing! The way we hear the story from different views isn't confusing and gives the reader a sense of emotion from each character! can't wait for fall 2015!!!
September 23, 2018
Why do I keep reading this garbage?
May 26, 2019
This is where I had to stop the series. Book one (The Sowing) was ok, not great. But the main plot driver became more unbearable, as did character decisions and forced love.
SPOILERS BELOW
It took me to book 2 to realize that Remy, the main character offered nothing valuable to the resistance, year everyone seemed acted as if she were so important to them. The “love” between her and Vale was from what exactly? They didn’t even really date before they were separated, and even though vale comments to himself how madly in love he is, he can barely talk to the girl?
And the war strategy is all based on Character’s emotions. Their tactics cause pain on innocent people, all in the name of giving them a choice. Unless I read it wrong or spaced out (which is entirely possible) the mission at the end was all but completed with zero issues, until Miah had to try to contact his ex. Then all hell breaks loose.
So dumb.
SPOILERS BELOW
It took me to book 2 to realize that Remy, the main character offered nothing valuable to the resistance, year everyone seemed acted as if she were so important to them. The “love” between her and Vale was from what exactly? They didn’t even really date before they were separated, and even though vale comments to himself how madly in love he is, he can barely talk to the girl?
And the war strategy is all based on Character’s emotions. Their tactics cause pain on innocent people, all in the name of giving them a choice. Unless I read it wrong or spaced out (which is entirely possible) the mission at the end was all but completed with zero issues, until Miah had to try to contact his ex. Then all hell breaks loose.
So dumb.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 5, 2019
2.5 stars
Meh. This was long and lagged a lot. Remy did a lot of stupid things and somehow people followed her anyway, especially Vale who should have known better. He needs to take a hint from Meatloaf. Some things you just don't do, even for love. Add to that the Peetaesque move with Eli and the nanotech virus, the mysterious change in eye color for two of the characters between book one and book two, and the lousy editing, and this series is definitely starting to lose its shine. Since it appears as if my library's Libby app doesn't have the third book in the series, I guess I'm stopping here.
Meh. This was long and lagged a lot. Remy did a lot of stupid things and somehow people followed her anyway, especially Vale who should have known better. He needs to take a hint from Meatloaf. Some things you just don't do, even for love. Add to that the Peetaesque move with Eli and the nanotech virus, the mysterious change in eye color for two of the characters between book one and book two, and the lousy editing, and this series is definitely starting to lose its shine. Since it appears as if my library's Libby app doesn't have the third book in the series, I guess I'm stopping here.
February 2, 2020
I was excited to continue the story of Vale and Remy in this second book in the "Seeds" trilogy. It did not disappoint! Really happy we got to learn more about the Outsiders society and the cliffhanger at the end will definitely have me reading the third book. Can't wait to see how this story pans out.
May 20, 2024
this is the stupidest book i’ve ever read. the mc is incredibly stupid and selfish. everyone is trying to make soren out to be a horrible guy for wanting to take things slow or idk CAUTIOUS and also for (rightfully) asking questions about remys stupid ideas.
September 15, 2019
I’m with the Outsiders, ftw.
July 30, 2020
I'm officially done with this series. It was extremely repetitive which made the dialogue boring and the story line drag. Then I realized it was just plain boring. I won't finish the series.
April 24, 2021
Easy read
The book REALLY needs editing but I like the characters. It’s an easy read and is very entertaining. I like the surprises.
The book REALLY needs editing but I like the characters. It’s an easy read and is very entertaining. I like the surprises.
February 19, 2017
Not my favorite dystopian series A bit of a slow read and lots of grammatical errors Characters are like able though and I'm anxious to start book 3 and see how the Resistance brings down the sector government (cause I'm sure that's what's going to happen!)
October 26, 2014
The book starts out with a heartbreaking scene were
But we don’t truly understand joy until we have known sorrow.
The writing is excellent it only takes a couple off pages to be transferred to another world, it's like I’m there, and I can see the characters and feel for them.
Remy has been through so much the OAC has taken so much from her; she doesn't know what her role is in the resistance. Remy starts out her own mission and soon others follow, but her actions have consequences and before she knows it the resistance is fighting for its members and life again.
Vale is struggling his own demons, dealing with all the guilt for the things his parents did to his friends and others.
The book ends with a cliffy and there are some scenes in the book that make you want scream and kill one off the characters.
The sequel is action packed; the authors did their homework on the manipulated seeds and food distribution, making this book so much more believable in comparison to other books with same topic.
Great sequel can’t wait to read the next book.
But we don’t truly understand joy until we have known sorrow.
The writing is excellent it only takes a couple off pages to be transferred to another world, it's like I’m there, and I can see the characters and feel for them.
Remy has been through so much the OAC has taken so much from her; she doesn't know what her role is in the resistance. Remy starts out her own mission and soon others follow, but her actions have consequences and before she knows it the resistance is fighting for its members and life again.
Vale is struggling his own demons, dealing with all the guilt for the things his parents did to his friends and others.
The book ends with a cliffy and there are some scenes in the book that make you want scream and kill one off the characters.
The sequel is action packed; the authors did their homework on the manipulated seeds and food distribution, making this book so much more believable in comparison to other books with same topic.
Great sequel can’t wait to read the next book.
August 3, 2016
After reading The Sowing and The Prelude, I was really torn between two characters I'd fallen for, right along with the female protagonist. Remy Alexander is put through the ringer time and again. Her resilience is impressive. The Reaping is one of those books you can just completely get lost in, even better than the first. Even as a writer, the editor in me was held captivated by the world, the fast pace, and all the characters Makansi made me care about.
I was really worried that there was no way the author could write her way out of the love triangle in a way that would be satisfactory, but I should have known better than to doubt. She took an impossible situation and dealt with it seamlessly, seemingly without effort. I am even more impressed than I was before, and very much looking forward to the final installment. And I sure wouldn't mind reading another short spin-off from this world, with these characters, as well.
I'd recommend this book to fans of Dystopian Sci-Fi with a healthy dose of Romance.
I was really worried that there was no way the author could write her way out of the love triangle in a way that would be satisfactory, but I should have known better than to doubt. She took an impossible situation and dealt with it seamlessly, seemingly without effort. I am even more impressed than I was before, and very much looking forward to the final installment. And I sure wouldn't mind reading another short spin-off from this world, with these characters, as well.
I'd recommend this book to fans of Dystopian Sci-Fi with a healthy dose of Romance.
December 9, 2014
This was a good 2nd book in the Seeds trilogy, but I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the first. The main problem I found was Remy is so different in this book. Her character didn't really grow, but became so consumed with rage and revision that she made some poor decisions. It was also a little disheartening that Vale repeatedly acquiesced so easily in tough situations to Remy because he wanted her to see him differently and love him again. There was also a lot going on in this book. I almost felt like it might should have been edited a little better. With all that being said, I did love the end and am very excited for the next installment. Note: The language was still pretty awful.
July 2, 2016
Boring Boring Boring
After the first book I waited in anticipation for the second one. I was so excited when it finally came out. I figured it would blow me away like the first one did and after reading the first chapter I thought it would but it fell flat. I got so bored reading the same thoughts written in different ways over and over again. after awhile I found myself scheming chapters just to get through it.
I did enjoy the character Osphrey. She was very entertaining, but other than that and a couple of other scenes I found this book very disappointing.
I hope the last one is much better.
After the first book I waited in anticipation for the second one. I was so excited when it finally came out. I figured it would blow me away like the first one did and after reading the first chapter I thought it would but it fell flat. I got so bored reading the same thoughts written in different ways over and over again. after awhile I found myself scheming chapters just to get through it.
I did enjoy the character Osphrey. She was very entertaining, but other than that and a couple of other scenes I found this book very disappointing.
I hope the last one is much better.
October 27, 2023
In, “The Reaping,” our characters embark on a journey that completely changes the game in the world building department. By traveling all around the Okarian Sector, I was able to totally envision this world and it’s inner workings. This world is much more complicated and unique than many other dystopian worlds, which I greatly enjoyed. The characters continue to develop while on their journey. Relationships are kindled as well. 5 fantastic stars!!
April 27, 2015
Seriously pissed off. I enjoyed the first book, bought the second and the print is so tiny I can barely see it and can not read it at all! I have tried it on the nook IPhone app, the IPad app and the Nook HD you can not adjust the text size- the only one in my house who can read the little tiny print is my 9 year old who has better then 20/20 vision. Do not waste your money!
December 8, 2016
Repetitive book and missing chapters
Unfortunately this book has two very important missing chapters along with missing pages in chapters which seem to be some of the most action packed scenes. Also the book gets very repetitive. For example instead of characters saying they told others of a plan or discovery the book describes everything again and does this more than once.
Unfortunately this book has two very important missing chapters along with missing pages in chapters which seem to be some of the most action packed scenes. Also the book gets very repetitive. For example instead of characters saying they told others of a plan or discovery the book describes everything again and does this more than once.
January 4, 2015
Scary book concept...
This could be reality! I didn't love this book as well as the previous one. Could be less build up. Didn't accomplish much until 60% a little slow moving for me.
This could be reality! I didn't love this book as well as the previous one. Could be less build up. Didn't accomplish much until 60% a little slow moving for me.
March 29, 2015
The Reaping
Dang it, I can't wait a year for the next book. The cliffhanger of this one is killing me. This story is better than the first and one of the few that discusses the dangers of tracking. I anxiously await the final book and hope that novellas fill in the empty space.
Dang it, I can't wait a year for the next book. The cliffhanger of this one is killing me. This story is better than the first and one of the few that discusses the dangers of tracking. I anxiously await the final book and hope that novellas fill in the empty space.
March 30, 2015
Good book
I chose four stars because I quite frankly was not impressed with the end. It seemed as if it was a rushed way to end the book and get vale captured. All though very good read until the end.
I chose four stars because I quite frankly was not impressed with the end. It seemed as if it was a rushed way to end the book and get vale captured. All though very good read until the end.
April 25, 2015
I enjoyed "The Reaping" even more than the first book, "The Sowing." I can't wait for the third book in this dystopian trilogy!
September 26, 2015
Love this series!
Can't wait for the final book to be released. The first 2 were hard to put down until I finished them.
Can't wait for the final book to be released. The first 2 were hard to put down until I finished them.
January 3, 2016
My kinda book. Loved.
October 18, 2016
Listened to the audiobook.
Ends in a cliffhanger -- looking forward to getting the audio of the last book!
Ends in a cliffhanger -- looking forward to getting the audio of the last book!
April 30, 2018
Very good YA series. Interesting and engaging
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