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Exclusion
The first in the Stand in the Sun trilogy
The world we know is gone.
Mankind's numbers have dwindled.
The last human civilisation has been carved in two.
Inequality thrives as the people of Dian subjugate and control the 'dregs' of Carcer.
While Mia Mitexi questions Dian's oppressive rules, she knows there is little one person can do. A chance meeting with Sol Victus, a lowly dreg from Carcer, will force them both to face truths and consequences neither of them could have expected.
These things cannot long be hidden and their world will change forever.
The world we know is gone.
Mankind's numbers have dwindled.
The last human civilisation has been carved in two.
Inequality thrives as the people of Dian subjugate and control the 'dregs' of Carcer.
While Mia Mitexi questions Dian's oppressive rules, she knows there is little one person can do. A chance meeting with Sol Victus, a lowly dreg from Carcer, will force them both to face truths and consequences neither of them could have expected.
These things cannot long be hidden and their world will change forever.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2016
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July 13, 2016
As someone who has read the Young Adult genre and never been too impressed, I was worried that this book would fall be one that was have a poor plot and barely fleshed out characters - I was happy with this book. While it does use the well used literary trope of a forbidden love between a young male and female, it does so without having the love story take complete focus of the book - while these two characters love each other, it is the desire for a better life and equality for all that makes them fight against the rules of society. I very much enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more instalments.
I was a fan in particular of the character of Mia - a young woman who is smart and doesn't become a simpering idiot whenever there is a good looking male around. Instead, she is strong (both physically and emotionally), and has no problem standing up to the men in her life.
As for Sol, the male protagonist in the story, he too is a compelling character. Even though his life is pretty miserable and he doesn't have much to be happy about - he spends most of his time trying to figure out ways to help the people in Carcer, even if it means putting himself in harms way.
I was a fan in particular of the character of Mia - a young woman who is smart and doesn't become a simpering idiot whenever there is a good looking male around. Instead, she is strong (both physically and emotionally), and has no problem standing up to the men in her life.
As for Sol, the male protagonist in the story, he too is a compelling character. Even though his life is pretty miserable and he doesn't have much to be happy about - he spends most of his time trying to figure out ways to help the people in Carcer, even if it means putting himself in harms way.
September 13, 2016
Carcer (city), aka The Veil is a barbed-wire fortress watched over by those that occupy & live in Dian (city). Dhaka Lake is not fit to drink out of.
We are the dregs & have a curfew to be in our homes by 10:00 PM.
It was Josef Adler’s brilliant idea of fear & Pestilence to control those PPL he sought out. His Brokers enforce all his strict rules.
Mia Mitexi (narrator), Quincy, Zara (f), Harlow, Bader Falk, & Zain (Zara’s brother), are outside the compound.
Officer Hideo (Cobalt Police) is looking at Quincy. He doesn’t detain is for long.
The group is headed to Jasper La Row (advisor, elderly) house.
Quincy who need medical attention arm is looked at.
We all sort through the goods, provisions, rations, food, & coal Jasper has provided us with. The barter system is used to exchange goods.
Bader’s father is head of Adler’s Cobalt Police.
Sol Victus (dreg) arrived to see how the group was doing.
Dregs do all the menial daily tasks/chores. Officer Gallows (Broker, Cobalt Police) & the Crimson Guards make sure they all abide.
After some minor confrontation Patel (Mia’s personal minder) takes her to the the Iron Gate checkpoint where her father Gerard Mitexi works.
Mia is off to see Jasper again.
Gerard leads Jasper to the main square.
Captain Bader Falk (Cobalt Police) & Hideo do their best to keep Mia quite as they watch in horror as Jasper is executed.
Hideo is killed by Ajani Bokassa (Crimson Guard), & Mia is taken prisoner.
Josef & Mia have that talk she has wanted for a long time.
Sol later helps Mia escape.
Ajani had done some very horrible things to Captain Falk.
Sol & Mia soon find him still barely alive. He is in need of dire medical attention.
The group that consists of: Commander Hardack (f), Gerard Mitexi, Mia, Sol, Patel (Indian ancestry), Jasper, Quicncy, were at Josef’s mansion.
Officer Gallows killed Dutt (Indian ancestry) & Sprouse (soldier).
Ajani Bokassa (son) & Robert Bokassa (father) were on each side of Josef.
How will this scenario pan out?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written YA dystopian book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great YA dystopian movie, animated cartoon, or better yet mini TV series. To be continued. Kind of cheesy at times but I will still rate it at 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Commander Blackwell, Mercer (soldier, field medic), Florence, Helios Victus (Sol’s father,
We are the dregs & have a curfew to be in our homes by 10:00 PM.
It was Josef Adler’s brilliant idea of fear & Pestilence to control those PPL he sought out. His Brokers enforce all his strict rules.
Mia Mitexi (narrator), Quincy, Zara (f), Harlow, Bader Falk, & Zain (Zara’s brother), are outside the compound.
Officer Hideo (Cobalt Police) is looking at Quincy. He doesn’t detain is for long.
The group is headed to Jasper La Row (advisor, elderly) house.
Quincy who need medical attention arm is looked at.
We all sort through the goods, provisions, rations, food, & coal Jasper has provided us with. The barter system is used to exchange goods.
Bader’s father is head of Adler’s Cobalt Police.
Sol Victus (dreg) arrived to see how the group was doing.
Dregs do all the menial daily tasks/chores. Officer Gallows (Broker, Cobalt Police) & the Crimson Guards make sure they all abide.
After some minor confrontation Patel (Mia’s personal minder) takes her to the the Iron Gate checkpoint where her father Gerard Mitexi works.
Mia is off to see Jasper again.
Gerard leads Jasper to the main square.
Captain Bader Falk (Cobalt Police) & Hideo do their best to keep Mia quite as they watch in horror as Jasper is executed.
Hideo is killed by Ajani Bokassa (Crimson Guard), & Mia is taken prisoner.
Josef & Mia have that talk she has wanted for a long time.
Sol later helps Mia escape.
Ajani had done some very horrible things to Captain Falk.
Sol & Mia soon find him still barely alive. He is in need of dire medical attention.
The group that consists of: Commander Hardack (f), Gerard Mitexi, Mia, Sol, Patel (Indian ancestry), Jasper, Quicncy, were at Josef’s mansion.
Officer Gallows killed Dutt (Indian ancestry) & Sprouse (soldier).
Ajani Bokassa (son) & Robert Bokassa (father) were on each side of Josef.
How will this scenario pan out?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written YA dystopian book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great YA dystopian movie, animated cartoon, or better yet mini TV series. To be continued. Kind of cheesy at times but I will still rate it at 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Commander Blackwell, Mercer (soldier, field medic), Florence, Helios Victus (Sol’s father,
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