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Faith kept her plain. Science made her complicated.
Lydia and Korwin are the Liberty Party’s only hope of stopping Dr. Konrad and the Green Republic from developing a new genetically engineered weapon. But the already high stakes become personal when Konrad turns his thirst for power and revenge on what Lydia holds most dear. Can she overcome the side effects of the brain altering medication in her system and the crisis of faith that leaves her feeling empty and hopeless in time to save the community that alienated her?
Lydia and Korwin are the Liberty Party’s only hope of stopping Dr. Konrad and the Green Republic from developing a new genetically engineered weapon. But the already high stakes become personal when Konrad turns his thirst for power and revenge on what Lydia holds most dear. Can she overcome the side effects of the brain altering medication in her system and the crisis of faith that leaves her feeling empty and hopeless in time to save the community that alienated her?
358 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2015
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G.P. Ching
26 books982 followersG.P. Ching is a USA Today bestselling author of fantasy novels for young adults and not-so-young adults. She bakes wicked cookies, is commonly believed to be raised by wolves, and thinks both the ocean and the North Woods hold magical healing powers.
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November 17, 2017
A great read
This is a great way to end the trilogy! The reader gets a peek at the good and not so good technological advancements of society i like to see how the modern society meshes with the Amish society. Enjoy!!!
This is a great way to end the trilogy! The reader gets a peek at the good and not so good technological advancements of society i like to see how the modern society meshes with the Amish society. Enjoy!!!
January 15, 2019
Brilliant
I absolutely loved this trilogy, the story got better with each book. This was a trip into a futuristic word, full of danger, intrigue, and if course, love.
I will definitely look out for more books by this author.
I absolutely loved this trilogy, the story got better with each book. This was a trip into a futuristic word, full of danger, intrigue, and if course, love.
I will definitely look out for more books by this author.
September 2, 2023
Great read
With the world today, this violence was not far-fetched at all. We don't know what will bring us, but if we always have God, family, and love, we can accomplish anything.
With the world today, this violence was not far-fetched at all. We don't know what will bring us, but if we always have God, family, and love, we can accomplish anything.
July 7, 2017
Great series ender! I loved this unique and exciting series.
October 19, 2017
Great
Really enjoyed the book. Wish there was another. Don't want to write too much and spoil the book for anyone.
Really enjoyed the book. Wish there was another. Don't want to write too much and spoil the book for anyone.
July 10, 2019
Great Finale!
A great finale to the trilogy with several surprises that kept me from setting down the book until I finished.
A great finale to the trilogy with several surprises that kept me from setting down the book until I finished.
September 28, 2021
It was good, but WTF with the breeding!
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August 29, 2023
Good read. Creative storyline.
For my clean readers: some language-no f-bomb. Violence-murder, torture, assault, war violence. Romance-kissing. Drug abuse.
For my clean readers: some language-no f-bomb. Violence-murder, torture, assault, war violence. Romance-kissing. Drug abuse.
October 21, 2024
Can this be turned into a TV series?
This series was so good. I'd love to see it turned into a TV series and continue on from here.
This series was so good. I'd love to see it turned into a TV series and continue on from here.
February 18, 2017
Soul satisfying.
This story caught my interest from the first paragraph, and I lost a lot of sleep reading through the nights. It had everything from drama, to mystery, to suspense, action and romance.
This story caught my interest from the first paragraph, and I lost a lot of sleep reading through the nights. It had everything from drama, to mystery, to suspense, action and romance.
December 17, 2016
Books 1-3
Only one review for the Trilogy. I was surprised with all the action, frustrated that it took so long to end the troubles. Guess that is why it is a trilogy. The characters were enjoyable and subplots numerous. Enjoy.
Only one review for the Trilogy. I was surprised with all the action, frustrated that it took so long to end the troubles. Guess that is why it is a trilogy. The characters were enjoyable and subplots numerous. Enjoy.
September 30, 2015
Grounded in This Great Series
The Grounded series is another triumph for G. P. Chang. Her ability to take a fictitious idea of a future society and keep the reader's attention so expertly is a testimony to quality of her writing and storytelling. Chang is primarily a young person's author, but she had this older adult completely enthralled. I got the first book as one of those free deals and found the plot and writing style so intriguing that I had to purchase the other two books (I guess those free deals work). If you have a teenager or young adult in your family, I highly suggest that you recommend this series to them. It wouldn't hurt to buy the series for yourself as well.
The Grounded series is another triumph for G. P. Chang. Her ability to take a fictitious idea of a future society and keep the reader's attention so expertly is a testimony to quality of her writing and storytelling. Chang is primarily a young person's author, but she had this older adult completely enthralled. I got the first book as one of those free deals and found the plot and writing style so intriguing that I had to purchase the other two books (I guess those free deals work). If you have a teenager or young adult in your family, I highly suggest that you recommend this series to them. It wouldn't hurt to buy the series for yourself as well.
January 26, 2019
Usually, by the time the last book in a series or trilogy rolls out some of the steam from previous installments has begun to fizzle. Not so here. Even with Lydia spending half the book coming to terms with what she's actually become and the rest agonizing over what to do about it, I found there was enough action to keep me reading. The happy ending, even though she has lost her "spark," is just as described - full circle. She's gained & regained family and friends and I think she's more relieved than anything else. Although her world will never be normal again, it seems like she relishes returning to her roots...and as a wife & mother no less.
July 23, 2015
This was the last book in the trilogy. I enjoyed it, but it wasn’t my favorite. I didn’t like what happened to Lydia, I was disappointed. I did, however, like the very ending, where everyone ends up. It could even get a follow-up book, maybe fifteen years down the line (in their time, not ours!). There was plenty of action, some original ideas, great trilogy. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
October 5, 2015
"Wired" is the last book in the "Grounded" trilogy. It ends with a bang. I loved the whole series, nothing about the second or third book disappointed at all. Great dystopian writing with a twist as the main character was raised Amish, and in the midst of a world turned upside down, she struggles with her faith. I give this one five stars. There is violence, including torture, and this one has implied sexual content, between married adults, and no swearing. I can recommend for ages 16 and up.
January 8, 2020
I couldn’t put the book down and started this one right after book 2. I will be so tired today!
I loved the story and how everything wrapped up. If you’re looking for a romance story where the guy considers the girl his equal and encourages her to be herself and challenges her when she does something wrong, you’ll like this book. If you like to watch the main characters grow and mature, not keep making the same mistakes over and over, but learning from them, you’ll like this book.
I loved the story and how everything wrapped up. If you’re looking for a romance story where the guy considers the girl his equal and encourages her to be herself and challenges her when she does something wrong, you’ll like this book. If you like to watch the main characters grow and mature, not keep making the same mistakes over and over, but learning from them, you’ll like this book.
January 12, 2019
Action packed conclusion!
This story delivered. Almost better than the other two. I just love it when a series end with a bang. Highly recommend this dystopian world. Love all the characters. Love all the action. Nothing disappointed. The novel came full circle in a way that left me highly satisfied.
This story delivered. Almost better than the other two. I just love it when a series end with a bang. Highly recommend this dystopian world. Love all the characters. Love all the action. Nothing disappointed. The novel came full circle in a way that left me highly satisfied.
August 20, 2015
This book was the third in the amazing series and I loved each of them. I had no idea how he book was going to finish and I really hate it when the ending lets down the whole book, but this ending and the whole story leading up to the ending was absolutely amazing. I wouldn't change a single thing
June 25, 2015
Great finish
This third book was jammed pack full of action and lots of surprises. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and boy do I love a happy ending. I wish Lydia didn't have to lose something to gain something but in the end it was worth it.
This third book was jammed pack full of action and lots of surprises. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and boy do I love a happy ending. I wish Lydia didn't have to lose something to gain something but in the end it was worth it.
June 30, 2015
I loved this trilogy.
I really enjoy books riddled with new concepts and a changed world from our own. This book series was highly addictive with its constant action. Great story. A must read. Would love to see it made Into a movie someday.
I really enjoy books riddled with new concepts and a changed world from our own. This book series was highly addictive with its constant action. Great story. A must read. Would love to see it made Into a movie someday.
July 5, 2015
A decent wrap up of this trilogy. I wasn't thrilled with the playing out of all events, especially those that had been foreshadowed since the beginning, but it was an interesting story that would be fine for mid-teenaged readers. Moderately clean, creative series.
August 6, 2015
A fitting end.
This really struck a cord with me since I just had a baby, but I'm not really sure Lydia would actually feel that way. I liked the various resolutions, though I was saddened by the death of a character and didn't think it got enjoy attention.
This really struck a cord with me since I just had a baby, but I'm not really sure Lydia would actually feel that way. I liked the various resolutions, though I was saddened by the death of a character and didn't think it got enjoy attention.
September 22, 2015
Crazy stuff happening! Read this in a day it was non stop action :) A good ending to a fun trilogy. I like G P Ching's books and this wasn't an exception. Crazy dystopian world meets an extremely religious and conservative society. Different idea, very interesting and well written. :)
November 30, 2016
Amazing series!
I loved how Ching wrote the book. It was very creative and auctioned!! At some moments, I was literally gripping on trying to get passed the awesome parts!! I loved the characters and how it was based on a girl who was raised Amish!! Really enjoyable book!!
I loved how Ching wrote the book. It was very creative and auctioned!! At some moments, I was literally gripping on trying to get passed the awesome parts!! I loved the characters and how it was based on a girl who was raised Amish!! Really enjoyable book!!
December 11, 2015
Awesome trilogy
From the very first page of book 1 I could not stop reading. A mix of amish with a futuristic world what a great trilogy. I wish that there was a fourth and fifth. Enjoyed every page. Good job GP Ching.
From the very first page of book 1 I could not stop reading. A mix of amish with a futuristic world what a great trilogy. I wish that there was a fourth and fifth. Enjoyed every page. Good job GP Ching.
January 3, 2016
The Grounded Trilogy Book series
These 3 books were edge of your seat reading all the way through the series. I would recommend the series to anyone with interests in the past and and an open mind about the future. Anything is possiblele.
These 3 books were edge of your seat reading all the way through the series. I would recommend the series to anyone with interests in the past and and an open mind about the future. Anything is possiblele.
February 9, 2017
Fantastic!
I chose this series because I had read other offerings by this author which were spellbinding.
The author delivered with this new series, a wonderfully formed circle of characters, setting, plot, and climax.
I chose this series because I had read other offerings by this author which were spellbinding.
The author delivered with this new series, a wonderfully formed circle of characters, setting, plot, and climax.
August 10, 2015
Dnf 15%
June 24, 2015
Amazing
I couldn't stop reading I feel in love with korwin and his love for Lydia. I love how story plays out I only wish for more.
I couldn't stop reading I feel in love with korwin and his love for Lydia. I love how story plays out I only wish for more.
June 25, 2015
Great conclusion to the series! I've been taken with it from the first--how often do you find the Amish in sci-fi?--and I really enjoyed the characters arcs of the main cast. Definitely a keeper.
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