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The Toucan Trilogy #3
Generation M
The explosive conclusion to the Toucan Trilogy. Coldly implementing their vision of the future, CDC scientists allow a lethal infection to become an epidemic outside the colonies. Abby, her body wracked by the infection, begins a desperate journey to find her brother Jordan and her little sister Toucan, and save the lives of millions.
340 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2014
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January 16, 2015
This is the 3rd and final book in the Toucan Trilogy. I'm assuming they are YA books, although they say for all ages and certainly most of the reviews were written by adults. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire series. The first book, "Night of the Purple Moon", started a bit slow, but was pretty good. The books follow the progress of a group of teens and younger children who survived when a purple sky and moon caused chemicals in the atmosphere to kill all over puberty. The premise is not completely new, I would guess that Mr. Cramer read John Wyndhams "Day of the Triffids" but it is different enough from others to make for very interesting reading. Several weeks went by after I read the first, but after reading the second, "Colony East" I had to immediately go to the third book so obviously I was hooked.
Not the type of book for everyone, but for those who enjoy a bit of science fiction with very real characters this series is excellent.
Not the type of book for everyone, but for those who enjoy a bit of science fiction with very real characters this series is excellent.
June 14, 2017
A Happy Ending?
Relatively speaking (pun intended), this Distopian Trilogy does have a happy ending for the main characters and for a good number of the secondary characters as well. Overall, the trilogy doesn't paint as desperate and dark a picture of the chaos that would ensue with the death of nearly every adult and post pubescent child on the planet. Even if the survivors didn't succumb to the same disease on attaining puberty, I would expect the human race to come to an end within twenty years from wars fought over resources and easily habitable lands; which the books touched on, but very lightly.
Relatively speaking (pun intended), this Distopian Trilogy does have a happy ending for the main characters and for a good number of the secondary characters as well. Overall, the trilogy doesn't paint as desperate and dark a picture of the chaos that would ensue with the death of nearly every adult and post pubescent child on the planet. Even if the survivors didn't succumb to the same disease on attaining puberty, I would expect the human race to come to an end within twenty years from wars fought over resources and easily habitable lands; which the books touched on, but very lightly.
March 9, 2022
Generation M is the third and final book in the Toucan Trilogy. Once again, the author did an excellent job of nutshelling every time something that hadn’t been mentioned since a previous book came up. The character development continued to be excellent and not just in the children. I found it fascinating how the majority of the adults were so attached to the thought that kids couldn’t possibly be creating a thriving society without the help of adults. I thought that was probably one of the most realistic things in the entire book. I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys young adult dystopian.
March 28, 2024
2.5*
I’m not mad about reading this, but it’s just fine.
The formatting and pacing both started to get a bit messy with this book.
There were a few continuity errors and sometimes things would get mentioned then never mentioned again. (Like Henry just vanished.)
And then there were just weird things like the Grits being mentioned over and over as this scary obstacle and then it was like “oh jk lol, we’re all friends now!” (And we never figured out what was up with their leader.. )
It’s an okay ending to the series.
I’m not mad about reading this, but it’s just fine.
The formatting and pacing both started to get a bit messy with this book.
There were a few continuity errors and sometimes things would get mentioned then never mentioned again. (Like Henry just vanished.)
And then there were just weird things like the Grits being mentioned over and over as this scary obstacle and then it was like “oh jk lol, we’re all friends now!” (And we never figured out what was up with their leader.. )
It’s an okay ending to the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 23, 2018
The last book in this series, was awesome! I finished this book in a day. It was that good!! It certainly took some
Twists and turns and it definitely had me on the edge of my seat but man!! So good!! If YA dystopian series with a little bit of sci fi is what you like i highly recommend this book! Really good and I usually don’t read a lot of sci fi either. So worth it!!
Would love it if this book is on audible. Please!! Would love to complete my audible collection. :)
Twists and turns and it definitely had me on the edge of my seat but man!! So good!! If YA dystopian series with a little bit of sci fi is what you like i highly recommend this book! Really good and I usually don’t read a lot of sci fi either. So worth it!!
Would love it if this book is on audible. Please!! Would love to complete my audible collection. :)
December 4, 2018
Each book seemed to get a little worse. The 1st book I really enjoyed. I thought a couple things in this book, which I won't mention, were just really unrealistic. One thing that happened we don't even have the medial technology to do with all our medical wonders but somehow they did it. That's all I'm saying.
February 16, 2023
amazing!
This has been been the best fictional trilogy I have read in year! The ending leaves you on a cliff hanger life there should be another part of the book to explain the rest of everyone’s life after the colony. Besides that, I love the book and would highly recommend to anyone!
This has been been the best fictional trilogy I have read in year! The ending leaves you on a cliff hanger life there should be another part of the book to explain the rest of everyone’s life after the colony. Besides that, I love the book and would highly recommend to anyone!
June 11, 2023
The Toucan Trilogy Is Really Good!!!
All 3 books in this trilogy were great!! The kids definitely had their ups and downs, but I love how they come together to help each other. It ends so abruptly though! What happens next?
All 3 books in this trilogy were great!! The kids definitely had their ups and downs, but I love how they come together to help each other. It ends so abruptly though! What happens next?
March 29, 2019
Good
Funny how Perkins knew not about what people are really like. Abbey was one determined girl,she grew up fast, as did every one.
Funny how Perkins knew not about what people are really like. Abbey was one determined girl,she grew up fast, as did every one.
November 8, 2022
The third instalment was as entertaining as the previous two. An unpredictable dystopian story and I loved the ending.
April 6, 2024
Great trilogy
I loved all 3 books. Tho they are geared to younger readers, there is a lot to feel for all ages.
I loved all 3 books. Tho they are geared to younger readers, there is a lot to feel for all ages.
April 23, 2024
Narrator on audiobook destroys the story.
November 29, 2014
Generation M finally! I read the book in two days. I had to work or it would have been just the one day. I cried and did some laughing. The children in this series had to grow up so fast. As I was reading this book I was thinking of my grand children and trying to see this from their point of view. They are 7 and 4 yrs of age. I could see my grandson taking his sister and caring for her the way Abbey and Jordan took care of Lisette. (Toucan) As I was reading Generation M I was not surprised that the adults the Miltart doctors were trying to take control of everything and killing of the ones that were trying to care for everyone. There always has to one or two that think they know whats best for everyone! And doing what ever it takes. This tends to anger me in whys that I can't explain here.
Charndra tried to help Lisette but she got to close and I think that was the problem. She tried to change Lisette (Toucan)she said to help her to interagate her so she wouldn't be put out. Dr. Perkins in the begining was one of the worst he wanted to run things his way no matter what!
Dr. Drozinin started out as one of the bad ones but soon realized her mistakes. It took some seeing thru the eyes of a child to rectify that situation. The saying goes I believe To see thru the eyes of a child you can see the world!
Abbey being the strongest of children I've ever encountered has faced so much and come through it as a much stronger person and in the end faced a realitly that even the stongest of adults would have a hard time with.
Jordan Abbey and Toucan's brother grew up just as fast as the others and saw maybe more because of some of his decisions. But in the end it didn't help him.
Lieutenant Dawson turned out to be another one of the good adults that the children could trust and that lived thru the purple moon. It seems that some of the adults that made it thru that purple were good. But most were not. Most were just in it for them selfs.
I found reading Scott Cramer's series one of the best decisons I've made in some time.
Do your self and favor and read Generation M. I will be re reading the entire series from start to finish now that all of the books are out. I gave the series the highest rating of 5 stars! Awesome
THANK YOU SCOTT CRAMER
Charndra tried to help Lisette but she got to close and I think that was the problem. She tried to change Lisette (Toucan)she said to help her to interagate her so she wouldn't be put out. Dr. Perkins in the begining was one of the worst he wanted to run things his way no matter what!
Dr. Drozinin started out as one of the bad ones but soon realized her mistakes. It took some seeing thru the eyes of a child to rectify that situation. The saying goes I believe To see thru the eyes of a child you can see the world!
Abbey being the strongest of children I've ever encountered has faced so much and come through it as a much stronger person and in the end faced a realitly that even the stongest of adults would have a hard time with.
Jordan Abbey and Toucan's brother grew up just as fast as the others and saw maybe more because of some of his decisions. But in the end it didn't help him.
Lieutenant Dawson turned out to be another one of the good adults that the children could trust and that lived thru the purple moon. It seems that some of the adults that made it thru that purple were good. But most were not. Most were just in it for them selfs.
I found reading Scott Cramer's series one of the best decisons I've made in some time.
Do your self and favor and read Generation M. I will be re reading the entire series from start to finish now that all of the books are out. I gave the series the highest rating of 5 stars! Awesome
THANK YOU SCOTT CRAMER
January 22, 2015
I read book 2 and 3 back to back, and feel like they were just one long story. The first installment was it's own story. I almost felt like the first couple chapters of book 2 could have been included in the first book. It picks up right where the last book ended. After those first chapters it jumps a couple years and then a new direction (characters/settings) starts.
I don't remember the first book jumping around SO much. There are many characters, all doing separate things. The chapters switch perspectives (although it's a 3rd person, not a 1st person, so it isn't as jarring for me as it would be otherwise)leaving the reader hanging as to what is happening to that group of people.
I mentioned getting a little depressed with all the events and troubles. The author tried to add some "good" in there, but it felt a little forced and "after school specialish" to me (Jordan or Mark are going to take their revenge, but then they don't, wanting the killing to stop). The young love (nothing graphic, these are clean), between 13 and 14 year olds ... I mean I guess they are much older than their years due to everything they have been through, but I can't help but think STILL they are going to have some of the teen drama, not a "happily ever after" as their relationship seemed to indicate.
I was glad I read the first book, I think I'm glad I took the time for the other two. Borrowed from the Kindle lending library as part of Kindle Prime.
I don't remember the first book jumping around SO much. There are many characters, all doing separate things. The chapters switch perspectives (although it's a 3rd person, not a 1st person, so it isn't as jarring for me as it would be otherwise)leaving the reader hanging as to what is happening to that group of people.
I mentioned getting a little depressed with all the events and troubles. The author tried to add some "good" in there, but it felt a little forced and "after school specialish" to me (Jordan or Mark are going to take their revenge, but then they don't, wanting the killing to stop). The young love (nothing graphic, these are clean), between 13 and 14 year olds ... I mean I guess they are much older than their years due to everything they have been through, but I can't help but think STILL they are going to have some of the teen drama, not a "happily ever after" as their relationship seemed to indicate.
I was glad I read the first book, I think I'm glad I took the time for the other two. Borrowed from the Kindle lending library as part of Kindle Prime.
January 19, 2015
This is the last of the Toucan Trilogy and I have enjoyed them all.
Generation M wraps up the story of Toucan and her brother Jordan and sister Abbey after the Night of the Purple Moon. Cramer did a wonderful job of bringing this story to life. I kept thinking about how much older the characters seemed than their ages and I know its because they have had to grow up so fast. They were forced into adult roles before they should have been. And they answered the challenged very well. Their parents would have been proud to have known how they handled themselves in the face of so much pain and hardship. It was hard seeing how the little ones were suffering from the rampant disease and what little government was left wasn't trying to help. It would be interesting to know how other countries had handled such a disaster as we only saw what was happening in the US.
The twist at the end I could have done without. It seems like so many YA books and movies these days have me wanting to scream "No!!!! It shouldn't end that way!!" But after it was all said and done it was an ending I could live with. I'll say no more to keep away *spoilers*
I wasn't ready for the story to end. I wanted to know more about how what their future held. I had so many questions. Overall, I loved the series and enjoyed each book. Its a good series for any age.
Generation M wraps up the story of Toucan and her brother Jordan and sister Abbey after the Night of the Purple Moon. Cramer did a wonderful job of bringing this story to life. I kept thinking about how much older the characters seemed than their ages and I know its because they have had to grow up so fast. They were forced into adult roles before they should have been. And they answered the challenged very well. Their parents would have been proud to have known how they handled themselves in the face of so much pain and hardship. It was hard seeing how the little ones were suffering from the rampant disease and what little government was left wasn't trying to help. It would be interesting to know how other countries had handled such a disaster as we only saw what was happening in the US.
The twist at the end I could have done without. It seems like so many YA books and movies these days have me wanting to scream "No!!!! It shouldn't end that way!!" But after it was all said and done it was an ending I could live with. I'll say no more to keep away *spoilers*
I wasn't ready for the story to end. I wanted to know more about how what their future held. I had so many questions. Overall, I loved the series and enjoyed each book. Its a good series for any age.
January 15, 2015
Great conclusion to the Toucan Trilogy. This book certainly took paths that I did NOT expect but it played out so well. The story continues with Toucan having a hard time accepting the lies the Colony is trying to feed her, Abby struggling to keep control of herself despite being infected with the Pig and other favorite characters scattered all over the U.S. As the Survivors of the Night of the Purple Moon struggle to make a new life for themselves, the Pig virus threatens the relationship of everyone as friends and families turn on each other. Meanwhile, the adults ignore the plight of Survivors outside the colonies. Abby and Jordan must gather their allies to make a stand for the life they want.
The author has written a trilogy of struggle and a fight for a normal life after a disastrous event. The story is gripping and it was so easy to relate to the main characters and root for their success. This trilogy shows the creativity and flexibility that young children have that so many adults lose as they get "set in their ways".
The author has written a trilogy of struggle and a fight for a normal life after a disastrous event. The story is gripping and it was so easy to relate to the main characters and root for their success. This trilogy shows the creativity and flexibility that young children have that so many adults lose as they get "set in their ways".
February 26, 2015
This book was the perfect end to a great trilogy. I liked that throughout this series there was sadness yes but also triumph. The book was very realistic as to how I would imagine something as horrible as the Purple Moon would effect everyone, especially the children. This book was also great because it did not end on a 100% unrealistic happy note. Most of the conflict was resolved but there are still things to be worked out just like it would be in life as we know it. Kids can be very childish and mean yes, but they can also work together and show love and compassion and be very intelligent if given the chance to thrive. This was an amazing book and I recommend the entire three book series to all of my friends.
February 14, 2015
This third installment of the series was also its crescendo. The intensity reaches its peak in action and emotion. The author does a masterful job of weaving a mosaic of disparate characters, helping to keep the story interesting but not confusing.
The flow of the story is so compelling that it stays on your mind when you have to pause or break for any length of time.
My only criticism, and it is very minor, is its realism. I just had a difficult time accepting the presumption of how things would go if something like this ever did happen. But this is a very subjective point and takes not a whit away from the story itself.
I believe this story has an enduring appeal, it certainly should!
The flow of the story is so compelling that it stays on your mind when you have to pause or break for any length of time.
My only criticism, and it is very minor, is its realism. I just had a difficult time accepting the presumption of how things would go if something like this ever did happen. But this is a very subjective point and takes not a whit away from the story itself.
I believe this story has an enduring appeal, it certainly should!
January 10, 2015
I read the first book in this trilogy with some trepidation, thinking it may be too young for me, since I am neither teen or young adult but it was so beautifully written, I couldn't wait to read the rest.
I always thought that if I can finish a book and sit back with a smug "I really enjoyed that" then it's a good read.
I have altered my belief since finishing the Toucan trilogy, I now apparently need to cry, laugh, want to batter people, love, hug, comfort , heal, kill and ultimately belong to the characters that have been brought to life to me in these books.
All in all, a most incredible read.
I always thought that if I can finish a book and sit back with a smug "I really enjoyed that" then it's a good read.
I have altered my belief since finishing the Toucan trilogy, I now apparently need to cry, laugh, want to batter people, love, hug, comfort , heal, kill and ultimately belong to the characters that have been brought to life to me in these books.
All in all, a most incredible read.
May 22, 2015
This is the final book in a trilogy. I think it was a good end to the story & wrapped up all of the loose ends. I won't give anything away here, but I do want to say that I am betting that the ending is different from the original, unedited story. I could be wrong, who knows? I also want to say that I did not like the character Toby much & did not see him where he wound up in the end. If you have read the first 2 books in the series & are unsure about continuing the series, this does tie things up nicely. I gave it one less star than the others simply because I thought outcomes should have been more life like & believable. Then again, I know it's aimed at a young audience...
January 22, 2015
The Toucan trilogy is a wonderful series. This is book three in the trilogy and picks up where book two left off.
Wow! What a great ending to a great story. This book is well written, has a great story line with some good twists and turns that were not predictable, great characters and a great ending. I am a slow reader and I read this in one night. That's how awesome this book is!
If you enjoy a good story of family, strength, determination and grit in a near future world scenario then pick up this series. I'd recommend for most ages.
I received this book via Goodreads giveaway.
Wow! What a great ending to a great story. This book is well written, has a great story line with some good twists and turns that were not predictable, great characters and a great ending. I am a slow reader and I read this in one night. That's how awesome this book is!
If you enjoy a good story of family, strength, determination and grit in a near future world scenario then pick up this series. I'd recommend for most ages.
I received this book via Goodreads giveaway.
December 19, 2014
The long awaited last of this trilogy .. and worth the wait.. though I did have to re-read the first 2 before really getting into this one. As I said in my earlier reviews it is so nice to find a trilogy that gets better and better - so many of them really let the reader down with subsequent publications.
The Toucan Trilogy really delivers - a very different dystopian world and this final ending was rather unexpected (which I love :) ).
The Toucan Trilogy really delivers - a very different dystopian world and this final ending was rather unexpected (which I love :) ).
December 25, 2014
such a terrific series!
In so happy with the resolution of this story. It was hopeful and satisfying. The story is a realistic exploration of what a catastrophic annihilation of the majority of the adult human population. I love the resilience and perseverance that the survivors showed in learning to navigate in a world that is so different from pre comet days. I will definitely recommend this story.
In so happy with the resolution of this story. It was hopeful and satisfying. The story is a realistic exploration of what a catastrophic annihilation of the majority of the adult human population. I love the resilience and perseverance that the survivors showed in learning to navigate in a world that is so different from pre comet days. I will definitely recommend this story.
March 10, 2015
The Toucan Trilogy is one of the best dystopian stories I've ever read. The plot is gripping and unique, the characters become family, and you simply can't put the books down once you start reading.
Cramer finished his trilogy magnificently but I hated to see it end. I hope we'll hear more from the characters in the future. It would be a shame not to see what direction this topsy-turvy world ends up taking. I highly recommend these books.
Cramer finished his trilogy magnificently but I hated to see it end. I hope we'll hear more from the characters in the future. It would be a shame not to see what direction this topsy-turvy world ends up taking. I highly recommend these books.
April 15, 2015
This was a well written futuristic teen fantasy that easily slipped between the "real world" and the fantasy world where all the adults have died and left kids in charge. The trilogy gets the kids through 2 world-wide epidemics and an evil plot by surviving adults (who were underground when the other adults died)to breed a new Super Race. The real story is how the kids coped and learned and built their own communities. Great author, I will read more from Scott Cramer.
December 25, 2014
Like may YA books this one is not terribly complex in its characterizations. I have, however, enjoyed this series and am glad to have finished the story of Abby and her brother and sister. Having conceded its limitations I did find the novels entertaining and touching. Scott Cramer has written a compelling saga of love, strength and devotion.
January 22, 2015
Great Trilogy!
This series was a great read, filled with action, courage, and sacrifice. I stayed engaged with the characters and story the whole time and felt the all too familiar feeling of disappointment that comes when you finish a good book. I would love to see more from this author, especially if he chose to visit these characters again.
This series was a great read, filled with action, courage, and sacrifice. I stayed engaged with the characters and story the whole time and felt the all too familiar feeling of disappointment that comes when you finish a good book. I would love to see more from this author, especially if he chose to visit these characters again.
January 10, 2015
This was a great conclusion to a disturbing yet engaging story. I think all adults should read this and learn that our children really are more than just kids, and if given the opportunity (or thrown into it such as the kids in this trilogy are) they can and will step up to the plate. Cramer weaves a story that is engrossing that I did not want to put down.
January 7, 2015
Loved it
Absolutely loved this book. I'd like to believe that if something like this ever happened that the children would band together and try to help each other. Unfortunately, most would be too scared or too hungry to care.
I loved this book, but I would have enjoyed seeing Touk reunited with Abby and Jordan for real.
Absolutely loved this book. I'd like to believe that if something like this ever happened that the children would band together and try to help each other. Unfortunately, most would be too scared or too hungry to care.
I loved this book, but I would have enjoyed seeing Touk reunited with Abby and Jordan for real.
January 14, 2015
Awesome Trilogy!!!
I just love the characters of this story, each book could stand alone, but I don't see how anyone could just read one of them and not need to read the rest, I tried to read it slower towards the end as I didn't want to close the book on the characters that I fell in love with lol A MUST READ!!!
I just love the characters of this story, each book could stand alone, but I don't see how anyone could just read one of them and not need to read the rest, I tried to read it slower towards the end as I didn't want to close the book on the characters that I fell in love with lol A MUST READ!!!
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