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1/2986 #2
Fog
Micka's world is ruled by terror.
Her friends are dying.
All she can do is aim, fire, reload.
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"The world before me is round. Not round as in sphere-round, but as in circular-round, a dotted cross stamped on its milky surface. Green is the only colour glimmering atop the greyscale. Green is where my bullets will go. Black and green is how blood looks when it spills. Even the scents of the forest are black and green. Black like the soil; green like the foliage. The white is the fog. The Fog. Me. Silently, I embrace and engulf you. You don't hear the bullet that gets you, for it travels faster than sound. You don't hear death leaping at you. But I can hear you dying. And I can see your body growing as grey and black as the soil that drinks your blood."
Her friends are dying.
All she can do is aim, fire, reload.
***
"The world before me is round. Not round as in sphere-round, but as in circular-round, a dotted cross stamped on its milky surface. Green is the only colour glimmering atop the greyscale. Green is where my bullets will go. Black and green is how blood looks when it spills. Even the scents of the forest are black and green. Black like the soil; green like the foliage. The white is the fog. The Fog. Me. Silently, I embrace and engulf you. You don't hear the bullet that gets you, for it travels faster than sound. You don't hear death leaping at you. But I can hear you dying. And I can see your body growing as grey and black as the soil that drinks your blood."
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2015
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Annelie Wendeberg
22 books340 followersAnnelie Wendeberg likes to throw morally grey heroines into impossible situations just to watch disaster unfold. Her books have sold nearly a million copies worldwide in multiple languages through both independent and traditional publishing. When she's not writing, you can find her herding goats, making cheese, and saving owls and kangaroos from peril.
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August 12, 2015
3.5 Stars
Fog: 1/2986 #2 is the second book in the dystopian series by Annelie Wendeberg. 1/2986 as a tries to be more or a less an adult version of the most popular young adult genre out today, and that is a dystopian piece of fiction. On many levels Annelie Wendeberg, an author that I was unfamiliar with does a good job at making a more adult themed start to her series. Unfortunately, as the book progresses, she does fall into many of the same ruts that every other Hunger Games want to be falls into. That being said Wendeberg fleshes out a simply incredible young heroine named Micka who easily carries the story on her shoulders.
Compared to book one quite a bit of this book was a let down. For a series that tries to be more adult in nature and that tries to set itself apart from every other YA crapfest that is out today Fog seemed like more of the same. Fog stumbles for much of this book and copies many of the clichés that dominate the YA market today. I lost interest for the middle portion of the book and even wondered if I would push through. I am glad that I did as the last 15 % of this book are the best of the series to date and left me wanting more.
Why should you read this series?
As I mentioned in review of book one, you should read this series for the main character and the back story.
Wendeberg goes deep in her character development of our protagonist and in the end Micka is the reason to read this story and he series. I loved her backstory. I identified with much of her views on other people. I understood why she felt that she was basically a moron. Micka looks at life and at words through how she feels that they would taste and I freaking loved it. I only wished for more. 1/2986 also sets itself apart by giving us characters straight up and without any later revelation that so and so was actually movie star beautiful, a natural to compete in the UFC, and also by the way would fit right into the Mensa group.
1/2986 works as a dystopian through carefully and thoughtfully written backstory. I appreciated the science and the explanations to both the end of the world, but also the end of society. Wendeberg does an above average job at making this seem plausible and real.
After the non ending of book one, Fog has an awesome ending that is both brutal and also satisfying. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an upgrade to the current YA over saturated garbage that lines the shelves of the book store. Now the wait for the next installment. I can easily recommend this series to fans of the genre.
Fog: 1/2986 #2 is the second book in the dystopian series by Annelie Wendeberg. 1/2986 as a tries to be more or a less an adult version of the most popular young adult genre out today, and that is a dystopian piece of fiction. On many levels Annelie Wendeberg, an author that I was unfamiliar with does a good job at making a more adult themed start to her series. Unfortunately, as the book progresses, she does fall into many of the same ruts that every other Hunger Games want to be falls into. That being said Wendeberg fleshes out a simply incredible young heroine named Micka who easily carries the story on her shoulders.
Compared to book one quite a bit of this book was a let down. For a series that tries to be more adult in nature and that tries to set itself apart from every other YA crapfest that is out today Fog seemed like more of the same. Fog stumbles for much of this book and copies many of the clichés that dominate the YA market today. I lost interest for the middle portion of the book and even wondered if I would push through. I am glad that I did as the last 15 % of this book are the best of the series to date and left me wanting more.
Why should you read this series?
As I mentioned in review of book one, you should read this series for the main character and the back story.
Wendeberg goes deep in her character development of our protagonist and in the end Micka is the reason to read this story and he series. I loved her backstory. I identified with much of her views on other people. I understood why she felt that she was basically a moron. Micka looks at life and at words through how she feels that they would taste and I freaking loved it. I only wished for more. 1/2986 also sets itself apart by giving us characters straight up and without any later revelation that so and so was actually movie star beautiful, a natural to compete in the UFC, and also by the way would fit right into the Mensa group.
1/2986 works as a dystopian through carefully and thoughtfully written backstory. I appreciated the science and the explanations to both the end of the world, but also the end of society. Wendeberg does an above average job at making this seem plausible and real.
After the non ending of book one, Fog has an awesome ending that is both brutal and also satisfying. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an upgrade to the current YA over saturated garbage that lines the shelves of the book store. Now the wait for the next installment. I can easily recommend this series to fans of the genre.
November 6, 2015
This book is confronting, exploring what it means to be a child soldier in a time of war. The descriptions of what happens in the BSA camps sounds very like the atrocities reported in the recent civil war in Syria...and likely many conflicts throughout history. It's not pretty and the author doesn't shy away from Micka's feelings as she learns to kill...and when humans become targets, their ghosts can still haunt her dreams. While the BSA employs child soldiers, Micka's only 16 - still a child in today's world, though very much an adult in her own.
An action-filled sequel to the first book in the series that draws me inexorably to the next book. Five stars.
An action-filled sequel to the first book in the series that draws me inexorably to the next book. Five stars.
February 11, 2019
This author writes beautifully. This is about a young girl living with her mother and stepfather who don't care about her and are abusive. Her stepfather carved "DIE" on her back. yeah, it is pretty gritty. She is visited by a Sequencer who wants to take her on as an apprentice. Very very rare is a woman taken on as an apprentice to a Sequencer. Very rarely do they survive.
A very unique interesting dystopian tale. I love it and want to read more from this author. On to Book 3 ICE.
Just completed a reread. They were on Kindle Unlimited when I read them the first time. This time I have to buy them. But they are worth every cent.
A very unique interesting dystopian tale. I love it and want to read more from this author. On to Book 3 ICE.
Just completed a reread. They were on Kindle Unlimited when I read them the first time. This time I have to buy them. But they are worth every cent.
March 20, 2015
Always an Unpredictable Ride
Fog is a worthy sequel to a gripping tale that features a unique protagonist. One of the things that I love about A. Wendeberg's books is that you just never know where she is going to take a story, so I read this sequel to 1/2986 with the question 'What will happen next?' in the back of my mind the entire time. And when I came to the end, that question stayed with me. I can't wait to find out what happens to Mika and Runner next!
Fog is a worthy sequel to a gripping tale that features a unique protagonist. One of the things that I love about A. Wendeberg's books is that you just never know where she is going to take a story, so I read this sequel to 1/2986 with the question 'What will happen next?' in the back of my mind the entire time. And when I came to the end, that question stayed with me. I can't wait to find out what happens to Mika and Runner next!
December 18, 2017
This book picks up right after 1/2986, with Micka training to be a sniper and Sequencer. At least the first third of the book is training. It goes a bit slow, and then seems to pick up when they get to Taiwan, but then it's a never ending battle that can be somewhat tedious at times. Still, I'm looking forward to the next book, Ice, and the conclusion of the story.
June 27, 2019
I loved the first book but not this one. The surveillance took forever. I didn't understand the ending. Was it really Cacho? Why did the bad guy want to even the playing field? Also, this book had a cliffhanger ending with nothing answered. I'm going to put off reading the next book in the series. I've just been reading a string of bad/mediocre dystopian books lately.
March 28, 2015
Micka is one tough girl. Not sure if her last move was the best one. Either very brave or incredibly stupid. maybe both?
The wait for the next book is going to be painful.
The wait for the next book is going to be painful.
November 1, 2019
Fog is Foggy in the End
Fog is foggy in the end. Yes, I said it. But it does not take away form the read. It is still a recommended series, but I’ll be dropping it from here.
My reasons are simple. As soon as a piece of work crosses a line I cannot believe or acknowledge for a character, they lose me. In this book, the end is where it happened.
Throughout the series I wondered about the format of the number. It is explained, to an extent, the number 2986 represents the number of humans left on Earth. But it doesn’t add up.
When I think back to the beginning of the series I can guess at how many people are in the small village Micka is from. Then I work forward from the first book to the end of this one and realize that number must be wrong. After using a little common sense and the idea that small tribes of people are everywhere, and then factor in the other towns, I come up with a larger figure. In order for the world to work they would have closer to or over several hundred thousand. I say this for one of the small cities they visited in the first book must have been over ten-thousand in population.
It still does not take away from the story. The growth of the main character is noticeable as she completes her training. The reason for her being there is straight forward and believable. What happens to destroy it is the final outcome at the end of the book. Things ingrained in the story are flipped around a little and Micka is no longer following her basic character trait. She is different. And it throws me. Off to another series now.
Fog is foggy in the end. Yes, I said it. But it does not take away form the read. It is still a recommended series, but I’ll be dropping it from here.
My reasons are simple. As soon as a piece of work crosses a line I cannot believe or acknowledge for a character, they lose me. In this book, the end is where it happened.
Throughout the series I wondered about the format of the number. It is explained, to an extent, the number 2986 represents the number of humans left on Earth. But it doesn’t add up.
When I think back to the beginning of the series I can guess at how many people are in the small village Micka is from. Then I work forward from the first book to the end of this one and realize that number must be wrong. After using a little common sense and the idea that small tribes of people are everywhere, and then factor in the other towns, I come up with a larger figure. In order for the world to work they would have closer to or over several hundred thousand. I say this for one of the small cities they visited in the first book must have been over ten-thousand in population.
It still does not take away from the story. The growth of the main character is noticeable as she completes her training. The reason for her being there is straight forward and believable. What happens to destroy it is the final outcome at the end of the book. Things ingrained in the story are flipped around a little and Micka is no longer following her basic character trait. She is different. And it throws me. Off to another series now.
October 14, 2020
I found the first book in this series, Cut, so interesting I had to get started on Fog. This one was harder for me to deal with. Shooting children and or bad guys in the fog, nope. I know it is part of what needs to be done in that world, but I just couldn't handle all of that. My dreams after were so upsetting. Still, I have already started reading the next book, Ice.
I feel in all the books I am missing bits and pieces of what I would have liked to know. The writing is immediate, keeping the reader engaged, even when they don't want to be, so I overlook what questions I have in hopes of answers later.
I'd love to see what others think of this book and the series.
I feel in all the books I am missing bits and pieces of what I would have liked to know. The writing is immediate, keeping the reader engaged, even when they don't want to be, so I overlook what questions I have in hopes of answers later.
I'd love to see what others think of this book and the series.
October 30, 2017
More! More! More!
This second book is just more of everything from the first book. More intense,action packed scenarios. It's just as fast paced and equally thrilling. Looking very much forward to reading the last installment. Don't hesitate to jump into this series, you won't regret it.
This second book is just more of everything from the first book. More intense,action packed scenarios. It's just as fast paced and equally thrilling. Looking very much forward to reading the last installment. Don't hesitate to jump into this series, you won't regret it.
April 1, 2019
Wild ride
I think this is the best dystopian series I've read. Not immediately after the 'end of the world ', some parts of society are functioning, and some technology.survives. Main characters are strongly written, and continue to develop as the story unfolds. Main character Micka is unique, in the best way. Looking forward to the next two books.
I think this is the best dystopian series I've read. Not immediately after the 'end of the world ', some parts of society are functioning, and some technology.survives. Main characters are strongly written, and continue to develop as the story unfolds. Main character Micka is unique, in the best way. Looking forward to the next two books.
January 3, 2021
Fog
This is number 2 in the series. The first one was hard to get into but it got better the more you read. The main character developed into someone you wanted to know more about. The second book was fantastic! I could not put it down. If you like the dystopian genre this is a MUST read!
This is number 2 in the series. The first one was hard to get into but it got better the more you read. The main character developed into someone you wanted to know more about. The second book was fantastic! I could not put it down. If you like the dystopian genre this is a MUST read!
May 22, 2018
OMG where’s the rest of it!!!
First book was great, second was even better. Fascinating world, believable and sadly damaged characters, good ratcheting up of the tension. Loved it!
First book was great, second was even better. Fascinating world, believable and sadly damaged characters, good ratcheting up of the tension. Loved it!
July 25, 2018
A good read, violent and a bit crazy...
Hmm, I enjoyed the first of the series better. The second was a lot of killing, lots of swearing and a bit of sex... interesting, not a book I couldn’t put down, but still enjoyed it... I think
Hmm, I enjoyed the first of the series better. The second was a lot of killing, lots of swearing and a bit of sex... interesting, not a book I couldn’t put down, but still enjoyed it... I think
November 3, 2018
Excellent
Really loving this series, impressed with how well the action scenes were done. The characters just keep getting richer and diverse. The story is complicated but well told
Really loving this series, impressed with how well the action scenes were done. The characters just keep getting richer and diverse. The story is complicated but well told
July 5, 2019
I am enjoying this series
I am enjoying reading these. Almost gave up on the first book as I didn't like the main characterer but she has matured into something better. I will keep reading.
I am enjoying reading these. Almost gave up on the first book as I didn't like the main characterer but she has matured into something better. I will keep reading.
February 1, 2020
Raw, I said it about book one of the 1/2986 series, it is blunter here. Annelie Wendeberg writes honest, direct, believable accounts of a dystopian world that could be our future. Could you kill? Would you kill?
August 29, 2017
Was okay, but don't think I'll go to #3 after all.
December 17, 2017
This is a great science fiction series. Fog is book 2 and continues the story of Mika and her struggles in her new role in her new world.
April 15, 2019
I love this series!
August 29, 2019
Loved it. Even more than the first. Couldn’t put it down. Need to read the next one!!!!!
June 4, 2018
2/4 Liked this more than #1.
February 17, 2017
It doesn't disappoint... What a gripping story - I am stuck on it with every word.
September 6, 2015
Before I share some thoughts about the second book in the series, I want you to take the following warning given in the description seriously:
Warning: This book does not attempt to prettify war. Do not buy if you abhor violence, intense language, and non-explicit sex.
The dystopian story of the unique protagonist Mickaela Capra - a girl with a horrible past - continues exactly at the point when book one ended.
But one should not understimate the importance of other characters, especially Runner McCullough.
A. Wendeberg is good in surprising her readers to let the story go into unexpected directions.
With all the action and violence it is easy to lose sight of the scientific, religious, political and historical background which gives the story even more depth and let you start to think about events taking place in our real world. The BSA (= Brothers and Sisters of the Apocalypse) reminded me of the terror organisation IS.
I admit I was a bit shocked by the end. What a dramatic cliffhanger!! But this end forced me to get the next book as soon as possible because I can't wait to find out how the story will continue.
Warning: This book does not attempt to prettify war. Do not buy if you abhor violence, intense language, and non-explicit sex.
The dystopian story of the unique protagonist Mickaela Capra - a girl with a horrible past - continues exactly at the point when book one ended.
But one should not understimate the importance of other characters, especially Runner McCullough.
A. Wendeberg is good in surprising her readers to let the story go into unexpected directions.
With all the action and violence it is easy to lose sight of the scientific, religious, political and historical background which gives the story even more depth and let you start to think about events taking place in our real world. The BSA (= Brothers and Sisters of the Apocalypse) reminded me of the terror organisation IS.
I admit I was a bit shocked by the end. What a dramatic cliffhanger!! But this end forced me to get the next book as soon as possible because I can't wait to find out how the story will continue.
July 18, 2016
I can't see through the fog?!?!?
What can I tell you...Annelie Wendeberg is one mighty fine writer. I assume if you're reading this you have already begun the journey of Micka that began in the first book 1/2986. And I assume you might be wondering if this next chapter of her life will be as intense and absorbing as the last book...the answer is yes, and more yes. To tell you about the storyline would be robbing you of the thrill of discovery that happens as you turn each page. However I can tell you issues that face Micka in the future, are all too familiar in today's world, more terrifying and intense but fundamentally the same. This is a book that has you think and at the same time tear through the pages, eagerly awaiting the next twist and turn. I found it different and refreshing that such a fast paced book found the time to truly develop the characters to such a degree that I was stressing over the situations they found themselves in. As I said, What can I tell you Ms. Wendeberg IS one mighty fine writer, and I think you will really enjoy the ride she offers with FOG.
What can I tell you...Annelie Wendeberg is one mighty fine writer. I assume if you're reading this you have already begun the journey of Micka that began in the first book 1/2986. And I assume you might be wondering if this next chapter of her life will be as intense and absorbing as the last book...the answer is yes, and more yes. To tell you about the storyline would be robbing you of the thrill of discovery that happens as you turn each page. However I can tell you issues that face Micka in the future, are all too familiar in today's world, more terrifying and intense but fundamentally the same. This is a book that has you think and at the same time tear through the pages, eagerly awaiting the next twist and turn. I found it different and refreshing that such a fast paced book found the time to truly develop the characters to such a degree that I was stressing over the situations they found themselves in. As I said, What can I tell you Ms. Wendeberg IS one mighty fine writer, and I think you will really enjoy the ride she offers with FOG.
September 7, 2015
Resistance is futile..
Book 2 of 1/2986.
The continuing adventures of Micka, apprentice to Runner. This is much more high tech than the first book, and we meet several other Sequencers. who are trying to find out how the BSA wiped out the population of Taiwan. We also learn more about Micka's past, and Runner's too.
This is the average middle book in a series, and as usual, the second book never seems as good as the first.
Results: while it was interesting, I didn't find it as enjoyable as the first. Kind of predictable.
Book 2 of 1/2986.
The continuing adventures of Micka, apprentice to Runner. This is much more high tech than the first book, and we meet several other Sequencers. who are trying to find out how the BSA wiped out the population of Taiwan. We also learn more about Micka's past, and Runner's too.
This is the average middle book in a series, and as usual, the second book never seems as good as the first.
Results: while it was interesting, I didn't find it as enjoyable as the first. Kind of predictable.
December 9, 2015
I read this as a stand-alone book, didn't realise it was part of a series.
Even on its own it is a rounded story that does not rely on the other volumes in the series for coherence.
The main characters are well described, some likeable, some less so. Even though the story is set in the future, it does not require a leap of faith to be believable and I did not notice any major logical flaws.
Averall I enjoyed reading the book and will probably get the others in the series.
Even on its own it is a rounded story that does not rely on the other volumes in the series for coherence.
The main characters are well described, some likeable, some less so. Even though the story is set in the future, it does not require a leap of faith to be believable and I did not notice any major logical flaws.
Averall I enjoyed reading the book and will probably get the others in the series.
August 9, 2016
I'm disappointed because I wanted this series to recount what happened and how Micka and the Sequencers will help humanity recover. Instead the story turned into a good vs evil military tale.
Sadly, I will not be continuing the series.
Sadly, I will not be continuing the series.
July 30, 2015
Interesting story.
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