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The Never Dawn
NEW DYSTOPIAN TRILOGY: BOOK ONE
All his young life, Noah has longed to see the sky he's only heard about in stories. For over one hundred years, Noah's people have toiled deep beneath the Earth preparing for The New Dawn – the historic day when they will emerge to reclaim the land stolen by a ruthless enemy.
But when Rebekah, the girl of his forbidden desire, discovers a secret their leader has been so desperate to keep, Noah suspects something is wrong. Together, they escape and begin the long climb to the surface. But nothing could prepare them for what awaits outside.
BOOK TWO, CLOUD CUCKOO is due out September 2016
All his young life, Noah has longed to see the sky he's only heard about in stories. For over one hundred years, Noah's people have toiled deep beneath the Earth preparing for The New Dawn – the historic day when they will emerge to reclaim the land stolen by a ruthless enemy.
But when Rebekah, the girl of his forbidden desire, discovers a secret their leader has been so desperate to keep, Noah suspects something is wrong. Together, they escape and begin the long climb to the surface. But nothing could prepare them for what awaits outside.
BOOK TWO, CLOUD CUCKOO is due out September 2016
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 6, 2016
About the author
R.E. Palmer
12 books47 followersAs an avid reader from an early age, I've always enjoyed books (and also the films of my favourite books). Whilst I read a wide range, I tend to lean toward science fiction, fantasy and historical (with a military angle).
I first wrote short stories in my early twenties, and although I've long since lost them, I can still recall most of the details as if I'd done them yesterday - in fact, a few ideas I had back then surface in my first book, Sky.
Away from writing, I run at least five times a week (usually with my dog), and will often amuse myself with ideas for stories. Sometimes they're based on what I see on my run, other times they just come out of the blue. Once I have an idea, I let it roll around in my head for a week or two and see what happens.
The test comes when I'm falling asleep. If I find the idea coming back and taking shape just before I drop off - then I know it's a goer. I get all flashes of inspiration in that wonderful moment when you start to drift, and suddenly your thoughts don't seem entirely your own - hence the first line in my first novel Sky :0)
I first wrote short stories in my early twenties, and although I've long since lost them, I can still recall most of the details as if I'd done them yesterday - in fact, a few ideas I had back then surface in my first book, Sky.
Away from writing, I run at least five times a week (usually with my dog), and will often amuse myself with ideas for stories. Sometimes they're based on what I see on my run, other times they just come out of the blue. Once I have an idea, I let it roll around in my head for a week or two and see what happens.
The test comes when I'm falling asleep. If I find the idea coming back and taking shape just before I drop off - then I know it's a goer. I get all flashes of inspiration in that wonderful moment when you start to drift, and suddenly your thoughts don't seem entirely your own - hence the first line in my first novel Sky :0)
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August 30, 2018
They worked for Mother every day. She only has their best interests at heart. She knows if they work a little harder, they’ll be ready when they can finally leave the “ark.” Maybe this generation of children will be the lucky ones to above ground to see the world their ancestors once lived in, but they MUST continue to do everything Mother says, for their own good.
THE NEVER DAWN by R.E. Palmer is a dark dystopian read for young adult audiences as we follow Noah, who becomes a clearly constructed character that far outshines all others. Its Noah’s mind, and thoughts we get to know well. He longs to touch the sky, the real sky, yet he begins to question all that Mother says, especially when he takes notice of one beautiful girl and he is unsure what that means. When she looks back at him, does that mean she notices something special about him, too or is it something else?
Mother is keeping secrets, but why? Noah and Rebekah will journey through forbidden passages, climb unknown ladders, but will their journey lead them to the outside or will they discover something far more fearful? What would Mother do if she found them?
First thing that struck me was the clever way R.E. Palmer draws readers in with events that lead to questions, then more questions and the realization that this group has a unique commonality. Fabulously written, readers will be unable to stop seeking more answers, riveted to each page, the inner workings of Noah’s mind, and his almost fearful questioning of what is really going on!
Dark, mysterious, almost as if all but Noah and then Rebekah are veiled behind a mist, save for a few brief instances. The action is not rapid fire or over the top, it is more in the “what-ifs” of the unknown and the quest for answers that is arduous and wondrous for Noah and Rebekah, not to mention the heart stopping conclusion that leaves readers gob smacked!!
I received a complimentary copy from R.E. Palmer!
Trilogy: The Never Dawn - Book 1
Publisher: FrontRunner Publications (August 5, 2016)
Publication Date: August 5, 2016
Genre: YA dystopian
Print Length: 281 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
THE NEVER DAWN by R.E. Palmer is a dark dystopian read for young adult audiences as we follow Noah, who becomes a clearly constructed character that far outshines all others. Its Noah’s mind, and thoughts we get to know well. He longs to touch the sky, the real sky, yet he begins to question all that Mother says, especially when he takes notice of one beautiful girl and he is unsure what that means. When she looks back at him, does that mean she notices something special about him, too or is it something else?
Mother is keeping secrets, but why? Noah and Rebekah will journey through forbidden passages, climb unknown ladders, but will their journey lead them to the outside or will they discover something far more fearful? What would Mother do if she found them?
First thing that struck me was the clever way R.E. Palmer draws readers in with events that lead to questions, then more questions and the realization that this group has a unique commonality. Fabulously written, readers will be unable to stop seeking more answers, riveted to each page, the inner workings of Noah’s mind, and his almost fearful questioning of what is really going on!
Dark, mysterious, almost as if all but Noah and then Rebekah are veiled behind a mist, save for a few brief instances. The action is not rapid fire or over the top, it is more in the “what-ifs” of the unknown and the quest for answers that is arduous and wondrous for Noah and Rebekah, not to mention the heart stopping conclusion that leaves readers gob smacked!!
I received a complimentary copy from R.E. Palmer!
Trilogy: The Never Dawn - Book 1
Publisher: FrontRunner Publications (August 5, 2016)
Publication Date: August 5, 2016
Genre: YA dystopian
Print Length: 281 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
February 4, 2017
I received a copy of this book directly from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The Never Dawn by R.E. Palmer was so much more than I ever expected. The writing was clear, concise, easy to follow, and flowed at an easy pace. There were quite a few typos in my copy, but I’m honestly not that upset about it. None of the errors were enough to jolt me out of the story.
The characters were interesting and at times, painfully naïve, but their naiveté is also what made them so fascinating. The world Noah and his dorm-mates inhabited was so well crafted, and the characters so well defined, that it was impossible not to get sucked into their monotonous life. There was a lot of mystery surrounding the Ark and the lives of the people there and it kept me reading.
In fact, I liked it so much that at the end of chapter 12, I put the book down and restarted reading the entire book with my 13-year-old daughter—and when we stopped reading at 50% so she could go to bed… I sneakily read the rest of the book on my own. I then read the second half of the book a second time with her the next day.
If you like post-apocalyptic, dystopian, YA, or mysteries, I would highly recommend you invest in this book. I can’t wait to continue with the series! My daughter lamented last night that she’ll probably never find a book as good as this one again—it has replaced her favorite book. I am blown away that this author has gone relatively unknown for the past four years.
The Never Dawn by R.E. Palmer was so much more than I ever expected. The writing was clear, concise, easy to follow, and flowed at an easy pace. There were quite a few typos in my copy, but I’m honestly not that upset about it. None of the errors were enough to jolt me out of the story.
The characters were interesting and at times, painfully naïve, but their naiveté is also what made them so fascinating. The world Noah and his dorm-mates inhabited was so well crafted, and the characters so well defined, that it was impossible not to get sucked into their monotonous life. There was a lot of mystery surrounding the Ark and the lives of the people there and it kept me reading.
In fact, I liked it so much that at the end of chapter 12, I put the book down and restarted reading the entire book with my 13-year-old daughter—and when we stopped reading at 50% so she could go to bed… I sneakily read the rest of the book on my own. I then read the second half of the book a second time with her the next day.
If you like post-apocalyptic, dystopian, YA, or mysteries, I would highly recommend you invest in this book. I can’t wait to continue with the series! My daughter lamented last night that she’ll probably never find a book as good as this one again—it has replaced her favorite book. I am blown away that this author has gone relatively unknown for the past four years.
January 15, 2020
3.5 stars
Starts off with a similar feel to the Silo series but certainly doesn't end the same.
Starts off with a similar feel to the Silo series but certainly doesn't end the same.
May 6, 2018
There is one question that pulls you through the story at all time. What’s really going on?
Its morbid curiosity that made me watch these poor soul’s cruel brainwashed existence. To see their constant strain between self-preservation and loyalty.
We follow Noah through his daily routine in the Ark. All of the characters are named after Bible names. This lends a whole extra level of questions about being subversive or following leaders blindly. (Or that’s how I’ve interpreted it. There is a lot of room for debate.)
They live in an underground dome in which humanity is protected by a person known only as Mother. It’s so sinister, but none of the characters notice that. Well not at first. Slowly we see things unravel for Noah as he learns to ask questions.
Noah is such a pure child-like character. At times his naivety can be annoying, but it’s completely in keeping with his environment and upbringing and can’t really be held against him.
It reminded me of the eerie vibe you get from Snowpiercer and Animal Farm.
The writer has this way of changing the story with a little sentence. You are given small pieces of the puzzle one at a time and putting them together is half the fun.
The book is never so dark or disturbing that it left me uncomfortable. Even when dealing with sensitive subjects, making it appropriate for younger readers as well.
Near the end I did get a little frustrated with answers not coming fast enough, but it has an ending that leaves you sitting up.
Its morbid curiosity that made me watch these poor soul’s cruel brainwashed existence. To see their constant strain between self-preservation and loyalty.
We follow Noah through his daily routine in the Ark. All of the characters are named after Bible names. This lends a whole extra level of questions about being subversive or following leaders blindly. (Or that’s how I’ve interpreted it. There is a lot of room for debate.)
They live in an underground dome in which humanity is protected by a person known only as Mother. It’s so sinister, but none of the characters notice that. Well not at first. Slowly we see things unravel for Noah as he learns to ask questions.
Noah is such a pure child-like character. At times his naivety can be annoying, but it’s completely in keeping with his environment and upbringing and can’t really be held against him.
It reminded me of the eerie vibe you get from Snowpiercer and Animal Farm.
The writer has this way of changing the story with a little sentence. You are given small pieces of the puzzle one at a time and putting them together is half the fun.
The book is never so dark or disturbing that it left me uncomfortable. Even when dealing with sensitive subjects, making it appropriate for younger readers as well.
Near the end I did get a little frustrated with answers not coming fast enough, but it has an ending that leaves you sitting up.
March 14, 2018
The world building/society/Mother gets a 3. Kind of generous. But for the conversations this book brings about and how much I enjoyed mentally exploring these concepts, even if they annoyed me, brings it up to a 3.75.
tl;dr If you just want to be entertained and are more passive when it comes to reading, and were also wanting a lighter 1984 book, I'd say this is 100% worth it. If you're a deep thinker and a fan of 1984, you're gonna have some gripes xD
Not tl;dr:
Oh shit, getting some (light) 1984 and The Island (movie) vibes here. (Though more so 1984 than anything, but I mean this in a soft comparison. 1984 went a lot deeper and harder on these concepts.) I couldn't help but smile at this part. They gonna die xD Don't know what it is about stories like these, but I love them.
Starting off, the first few pages were a bit rocky for me with the terminology right off the bat, but you get used to it really quickly. I was also expecting Mother to be more of a concept, but for her to be an actual physical person was interesting to see, in a neutral way.
Since the teams are separated by gender, it makes me wonder how they handle LGBT. If two gay people are in a team, are they separated? Or are gays otherwise separated from teams entirely? Do they re educate them? Kill them? Or something else?
Minor spelling mistake. There are also several instances of "further" instead of "farther". Actually, basically every instance. Farther = physical distance, Further = metaphorical distance.
I'm curious though, how does Noah know about kissing or having any desires for other interactions if, from what I'm inferring, inter-personal relationships with...anyone really, is frowned upon? Possibly punishable offenses?
31% in, still really enjoying it so far, but I do have a little irk with things. The amount of free-thinking and questioning the children have feels too...open. I get that others try to quell their curiosity, but if Mother was doing a good job of brainwashing and getting a system in place, you'd think she'd go harder on the Orwellian factor. That's why 1984 worked so well. You don't only control their movements and their speech, but their very own /thoughts/.
Given how much some of them question things, how intelligently they break down her logic, it kind of bothers me. Like, if they were so brainwashed, 13 years of it before they get jobs, how could they think of these things to begin with? Wouldn't those questions have been answered or put down earlier? It feels more like a weakness in writing/plot than of anything in-universe. (As in, a way to move our lead forward easily.)
I'm not saying this book /should/ try to be more like 1984, obviously carbon copies can be boring, but I can't help but keep making the comparison since there are a lot of similar aspects: dystopian future with totalitarian control over freedoms, the constant preaching love of "country", the (definitely not Communists) "enemy" always being a threat, the (definitely not Red Scare mongering) Red Scare mongering, a book, main character being interested in a girl, etc. This is almost like the kid-friendly version, with a probable happy ending xD
Quite a bit I have been able to predict so far, which is fine, but I mentally slapped myself at not thinking of this xD An obvious trope, but I still love it. It works in this kind of society, so it was funny to see it and Noah's reaction.
Abraham has dark skin? Seems like a detail that should've been mentioned earlier. Speaking of, basically no one has been described in terms of appearance. All we have to go by is age and gender, for the most part. Would've been nice to see what people look like.
Either Noah doesn't understand the meaning of those words, or his personality suddenly drastically changed. Though reading on, it's quite obviously the later, which is greatly confusing. Just where did that come from? And why did he switch so quickly? It goes against his entire character up until this point.
Talking about this with my partner, as I explained the plot and my issues with him, I'm kind of bothered with this book. It had a LOT of potential to be this crazy manipulative society, but it's just not. I can't tell if that's a fault of the author, or a fault of the characters (as in the fault was placed in purposely with the characters), but in either case, it's irksome. Part of me thinks it's the author, since there are a lot of opportunities missed for further development, despite almost being spelled out.
An example: Now is that a fault of the author, or of Mother?
The human aspect is also stronger here. It's very difficult to describe unless you've read both 1984 and this book, but there is a big difference in behaviors. Mother's society (or the author's) is so weakly controlled. People can get away with so much, it's kind of upsetting. What makes 1984-like stories so powerful and thought provoking is because of how much control the "Big Brother" (or Mother, in this case) has over everyone. We feel a stronger sense of urgency for the heroes to break free, to find what loopholes they can. The stress and suspense of them getting caught is high because they (and by extension, we) don't know how much to push the limits of their society.
And Mother's character bothers me too. It /is/ interesting in a new and different way to see Big Brother personified, as in, be an actual character, but for a society like this to survive in the way they need it to, you have to be SO CAREFUL with that. Big Brother was terrifying because he wasn't real, he was a concept, so he could be everywhere and everything. Mother is a physical being, she has limitations, and worse yet, she has emotions. You're removing your Big Brother powers. The leader has to be a god, because if they're human, then they're fallible, which makes your society fallible.
A positive I can say, however, is due to the above, I do enjoy seeing the effects it has on the characters. Could that have been achieved going a different way? For sure. But the route that's currently been taken to get here, I'm not sure I'm so fond of it. It's too easy, too simplistic. Like the author didn't want to try to make things deep or complex, and just wanted to get the story out. That's all fine and dandy, and I know I'm an insanely nit-picky person when it comes to books, but for me, it just doesn't work. I do really /want/ to like this book because the genre and tropes are ones I love, which is what makes this difficult.
Okay, didn't see this plot twist coming xD Though I wish the descriptions at the end were a bit better. It was a bit difficult to picture things or figure out what's happening due to the lack of visual detail.
MAJOR SPOILER:
I wish the ending wasn't so back and forth with mood. It got a little nagging after a while.
After finishing the book, I'd say the above is still the same. I love a lot of the concepts, it's just a shame things were so weak about them. Perhaps that's on purpose, perhaps not, and I'm sure for the average person, this book is amazing, but I like it when things go a little deeper, especially if they're going off of a 1984 society.
If you're not one to over think or think too deeply about things and just want to be entertained, then this book is fantastic! So in that sense, I do recommend it. Even for those like me, it's still neat to see this explored through this author's style.
In the end, I'm still down to read the next book and see where things go from here.
tl;dr If you just want to be entertained and are more passive when it comes to reading, and were also wanting a lighter 1984 book, I'd say this is 100% worth it. If you're a deep thinker and a fan of 1984, you're gonna have some gripes xD
Not tl;dr:
“They have been chosen, they have earned their place in…” she looks at our frozen faces, “Paradise!”
Oh shit, getting some (light) 1984 and The Island (movie) vibes here. (Though more so 1984 than anything, but I mean this in a soft comparison. 1984 went a lot deeper and harder on these concepts.) I couldn't help but smile at this part. They gonna die xD Don't know what it is about stories like these, but I love them.
Starting off, the first few pages were a bit rocky for me with the terminology right off the bat, but you get used to it really quickly. I was also expecting Mother to be more of a concept, but for her to be an actual physical person was interesting to see, in a neutral way.
I help him to sit and hug him to me. “No, it’s you that’s—” my tongue feels heavy and I slur my words. I speak slower. “It’s you that’s the strong one, it’s you,” I prod him with my finger, “that keeps,” I point to my chest, “me going.”
Reuben claws his way up, using my body like a ladder. He bends and offers his hand. “Well, let’s agree that we couldn’t carry on without each other.”
Since the teams are separated by gender, it makes me wonder how they handle LGBT. If two gay people are in a team, are they separated? Or are gays otherwise separated from teams entirely? Do they re educate them? Kill them? Or something else?
Our brief taste of what life could be like on the surface is over—the work beings again, but at least we now have the end in sight.
Minor spelling mistake. There are also several instances of "further" instead of "farther". Actually, basically every instance. Farther = physical distance, Further = metaphorical distance.
I'm curious though, how does Noah know about kissing or having any desires for other interactions if, from what I'm inferring, inter-personal relationships with...anyone really, is frowned upon? Possibly punishable offenses?
31% in, still really enjoying it so far, but I do have a little irk with things. The amount of free-thinking and questioning the children have feels too...open. I get that others try to quell their curiosity, but if Mother was doing a good job of brainwashing and getting a system in place, you'd think she'd go harder on the Orwellian factor. That's why 1984 worked so well. You don't only control their movements and their speech, but their very own /thoughts/.
Given how much some of them question things, how intelligently they break down her logic, it kind of bothers me. Like, if they were so brainwashed, 13 years of it before they get jobs, how could they think of these things to begin with? Wouldn't those questions have been answered or put down earlier? It feels more like a weakness in writing/plot than of anything in-universe. (As in, a way to move our lead forward easily.)
I'm not saying this book /should/ try to be more like 1984, obviously carbon copies can be boring, but I can't help but keep making the comparison since there are a lot of similar aspects: dystopian future with totalitarian control over freedoms, the constant preaching love of "country", the (definitely not Communists) "enemy" always being a threat, the (definitely not Red Scare mongering) Red Scare mongering, a book, main character being interested in a girl, etc. This is almost like the kid-friendly version, with a probable happy ending xD
Quite a bit I have been able to predict so far, which is fine, but I mentally slapped myself at not thinking of this xD An obvious trope, but I still love it. It works in this kind of society, so it was funny to see it and Noah's reaction.
his dark skin looks pale.
Abraham has dark skin? Seems like a detail that should've been mentioned earlier. Speaking of, basically no one has been described in terms of appearance. All we have to go by is age and gender, for the most part. Would've been nice to see what people look like.
Either Noah doesn't understand the meaning of those words, or his personality suddenly drastically changed. Though reading on, it's quite obviously the later, which is greatly confusing. Just where did that come from? And why did he switch so quickly? It goes against his entire character up until this point.
Talking about this with my partner, as I explained the plot and my issues with him, I'm kind of bothered with this book. It had a LOT of potential to be this crazy manipulative society, but it's just not. I can't tell if that's a fault of the author, or a fault of the characters (as in the fault was placed in purposely with the characters), but in either case, it's irksome. Part of me thinks it's the author, since there are a lot of opportunities missed for further development, despite almost being spelled out.
An example: Now is that a fault of the author, or of Mother?
The human aspect is also stronger here. It's very difficult to describe unless you've read both 1984 and this book, but there is a big difference in behaviors. Mother's society (or the author's) is so weakly controlled. People can get away with so much, it's kind of upsetting. What makes 1984-like stories so powerful and thought provoking is because of how much control the "Big Brother" (or Mother, in this case) has over everyone. We feel a stronger sense of urgency for the heroes to break free, to find what loopholes they can. The stress and suspense of them getting caught is high because they (and by extension, we) don't know how much to push the limits of their society.
And Mother's character bothers me too. It /is/ interesting in a new and different way to see Big Brother personified, as in, be an actual character, but for a society like this to survive in the way they need it to, you have to be SO CAREFUL with that. Big Brother was terrifying because he wasn't real, he was a concept, so he could be everywhere and everything. Mother is a physical being, she has limitations, and worse yet, she has emotions. You're removing your Big Brother powers. The leader has to be a god, because if they're human, then they're fallible, which makes your society fallible.
A positive I can say, however, is due to the above, I do enjoy seeing the effects it has on the characters. Could that have been achieved going a different way? For sure. But the route that's currently been taken to get here, I'm not sure I'm so fond of it. It's too easy, too simplistic. Like the author didn't want to try to make things deep or complex, and just wanted to get the story out. That's all fine and dandy, and I know I'm an insanely nit-picky person when it comes to books, but for me, it just doesn't work. I do really /want/ to like this book because the genre and tropes are ones I love, which is what makes this difficult.
Okay, didn't see this plot twist coming xD Though I wish the descriptions at the end were a bit better. It was a bit difficult to picture things or figure out what's happening due to the lack of visual detail.
MAJOR SPOILER:
I wish the ending wasn't so back and forth with mood. It got a little nagging after a while.
After finishing the book, I'd say the above is still the same. I love a lot of the concepts, it's just a shame things were so weak about them. Perhaps that's on purpose, perhaps not, and I'm sure for the average person, this book is amazing, but I like it when things go a little deeper, especially if they're going off of a 1984 society.
If you're not one to over think or think too deeply about things and just want to be entertained, then this book is fantastic! So in that sense, I do recommend it. Even for those like me, it's still neat to see this explored through this author's style.
In the end, I'm still down to read the next book and see where things go from here.
June 16, 2018
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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I was super impressed with this book! From the very first page, I was sucked into the story of intrigue and it kept me gripped until the very last page!
The Never Dawn follows Noah, a young man who works under the Earth, hoping to one day return to the surface and see the sky. But, after finding out a secret their leader has desperately tried to keep hidden, he decides to escape and find out what's really lurking on the surface.
This book was full of great twists and turns and I'd definitely recommend it for any lovers of dystopian and sci-fi.
Full Review: https://forever-fictional.blogspot.co...
* * *
I was super impressed with this book! From the very first page, I was sucked into the story of intrigue and it kept me gripped until the very last page!
The Never Dawn follows Noah, a young man who works under the Earth, hoping to one day return to the surface and see the sky. But, after finding out a secret their leader has desperately tried to keep hidden, he decides to escape and find out what's really lurking on the surface.
This book was full of great twists and turns and I'd definitely recommend it for any lovers of dystopian and sci-fi.
Full Review: https://forever-fictional.blogspot.co...
February 8, 2019
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Summary:
This is the first in a YA dystopia trilogy. There are very strong echoes of 1984 here, as we follow the life of Noah (all character names are biblical, by the way). Genders are kept separated, and all are under the control of “Mother”.
Main Characters:
Noah: On the cusp of eighteen, he is part of a team that is building a machine to help them get to the surface.
Rebekah: His love interest, a premium is placed on sidelong glances and accidental touches – ah to be eighteen again!!
Mother: “Big Mother”, she sees all, hears all, controls all.
Minor Characters:
Reuben: Noah’s friend, insofar as you can have friends in this world.
Abraham: Noah’s troop leader.
Plot:
This is a highly controlled world. The protagonist, Noah, has never see the real sky – he lives and works deep underground in a world known as the Ark, and he is part of a team. The team is all-male, and they are kept segregated from all other teams, and absolutely no fraternising with women.
The team work to quotas, and cannot afford to let the productivity slip. They are constantly being warned about what could happen if they slacken off – the enemy would get to the surface before them, and then destroy them! Each team has its quota, and each member must achieve his personal tally. Repeated failure, and you are off the team, and sent for re-education.
The ultimate goal is to become a worker like (the now-deceased) Moses, who made and smashed legendary targets.
Noah is completely indoctrinated, and constantly worries that his actions are not serving the greater good. His is a world of routine, and non-questioning adherence to authority.
As the story develops, and his relationship with Rebekah blossoms, we see him become slowly disillusioned with the world, and begin to ask questions. A chilling scene was where several of the workers offered themselves up, confessing they were agents of the enemy. This causes doubts to appear in Noah’s mind, and once you start pulling at the thread…
What I Liked:
- I liked the cliff-hanger ending, setting up the next stage of the story.
- I liked the crumbling of walls, and how Noah dealt with the revelations.
What I Didn’t Like:
- I found the pace very slow.
- Other than Noah, and to a lesser extent Rebekah, none of the characters were fully formed, and I didn’t relate to them.
- It at times came off like 1984 for kids, but that can also be a positive, as the story is fine for a YA audience.
Overall:
It was a good, interesting read, and perfect for a YA audience looking to develop their interest in the dystopia genre. I hope the pace picks up in books 2 & 3, and that the characters get more developed, but apart from that I would recommend it!
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to the author for sending me a free copy of this book, in return for an honest and objective review.
Summary:
This is the first in a YA dystopia trilogy. There are very strong echoes of 1984 here, as we follow the life of Noah (all character names are biblical, by the way). Genders are kept separated, and all are under the control of “Mother”.
Main Characters:
Noah: On the cusp of eighteen, he is part of a team that is building a machine to help them get to the surface.
Rebekah: His love interest, a premium is placed on sidelong glances and accidental touches – ah to be eighteen again!!
Mother: “Big Mother”, she sees all, hears all, controls all.
Minor Characters:
Reuben: Noah’s friend, insofar as you can have friends in this world.
Abraham: Noah’s troop leader.
Plot:
This is a highly controlled world. The protagonist, Noah, has never see the real sky – he lives and works deep underground in a world known as the Ark, and he is part of a team. The team is all-male, and they are kept segregated from all other teams, and absolutely no fraternising with women.
The team work to quotas, and cannot afford to let the productivity slip. They are constantly being warned about what could happen if they slacken off – the enemy would get to the surface before them, and then destroy them! Each team has its quota, and each member must achieve his personal tally. Repeated failure, and you are off the team, and sent for re-education.
The ultimate goal is to become a worker like (the now-deceased) Moses, who made and smashed legendary targets.
Noah is completely indoctrinated, and constantly worries that his actions are not serving the greater good. His is a world of routine, and non-questioning adherence to authority.
As the story develops, and his relationship with Rebekah blossoms, we see him become slowly disillusioned with the world, and begin to ask questions. A chilling scene was where several of the workers offered themselves up, confessing they were agents of the enemy. This causes doubts to appear in Noah’s mind, and once you start pulling at the thread…
What I Liked:
- I liked the cliff-hanger ending, setting up the next stage of the story.
- I liked the crumbling of walls, and how Noah dealt with the revelations.
What I Didn’t Like:
- I found the pace very slow.
- Other than Noah, and to a lesser extent Rebekah, none of the characters were fully formed, and I didn’t relate to them.
- It at times came off like 1984 for kids, but that can also be a positive, as the story is fine for a YA audience.
Overall:
It was a good, interesting read, and perfect for a YA audience looking to develop their interest in the dystopia genre. I hope the pace picks up in books 2 & 3, and that the characters get more developed, but apart from that I would recommend it!
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to the author for sending me a free copy of this book, in return for an honest and objective review.
February 17, 2019
In this story, we follow Noah who works in the underground hoping that one day they will be able to leave and see the sky that's been promised again so we see Noah going about his day to day life until he finds out a secret he was not supposed to and meets Rebekah. I was slightly disappointed because I didn't get to know Noah as much as I would've liked or any of the other characters, especially in terms of physical descriptions.
However, it was interesting to see Noah as he was trying to figure out what he wanted and go against the beliefs and doctrine of this world. Unfortunately, we do not seem to get to know Rebekah that much as we only get to see what Noah wants to see and he is smitten with her. I did like the role that she played in opening his eyes and pushing him to ask himself some questions and she becomes the catalyst of this story.
In this world, the workers are divided into different groups by sex and have to work and meet a certain quota for the parts they are meant to build for these machines that will help them get back on the surface of the world once the time is auspicious. It was strong 1984 vibes with the Mother as a figure of authority, control and hope in this society filled with rules and regulations and this were accomplished well as more often than not I would feel angry at this society and its limitations. I did like the Mother character for what it represented and how it sparked an internal conversation within the reader, however, I think that at times she showed some emotions that were too out of the character that she should've portrayed.
I had some issues with the pacing because it felt reaaaaally slow at times with events that seemed repetitive and could've done without, but overall I enjoyed it. I did not expect that ending so I was really impressed and I am curious about the sequel and how that's going to look like.
Overall I enjoyed this book even if I had issues with things here and there and I would recommend it if you like slow-paced ya dystopian books reminiscent of 1984, but with a twist.
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However, it was interesting to see Noah as he was trying to figure out what he wanted and go against the beliefs and doctrine of this world. Unfortunately, we do not seem to get to know Rebekah that much as we only get to see what Noah wants to see and he is smitten with her. I did like the role that she played in opening his eyes and pushing him to ask himself some questions and she becomes the catalyst of this story.
In this world, the workers are divided into different groups by sex and have to work and meet a certain quota for the parts they are meant to build for these machines that will help them get back on the surface of the world once the time is auspicious. It was strong 1984 vibes with the Mother as a figure of authority, control and hope in this society filled with rules and regulations and this were accomplished well as more often than not I would feel angry at this society and its limitations. I did like the Mother character for what it represented and how it sparked an internal conversation within the reader, however, I think that at times she showed some emotions that were too out of the character that she should've portrayed.
I had some issues with the pacing because it felt reaaaaally slow at times with events that seemed repetitive and could've done without, but overall I enjoyed it. I did not expect that ending so I was really impressed and I am curious about the sequel and how that's going to look like.
Overall I enjoyed this book even if I had issues with things here and there and I would recommend it if you like slow-paced ya dystopian books reminiscent of 1984, but with a twist.
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November 17, 2016
Imagine being forced to live underground and not even being able to see the sky. Mother says it’s for your own protection. Is she telling the truth or is it all a lie?
The Never Dawn is the story of Noah, a young man living in a dystopian society. There are rules for everything and it’s all about the collective good. There is no personal identity, no individuality and if one person amongst your team messes up or slows down, the whole group suffers.
One day, Noah is given the diary of Moses, a hero of his society (called The Ark) over one hundred years ago, and what he discovers while reading shocks him to the core. Noah shares what he reads with his forbidden crush, Rebekah, and together they embark on a deadly journey to reach the surface. Will they make it or will their enemies put a stop to it?
As someone who isn’t a huge dystopian fan, I really enjoyed it. The characters were original, relatable and I was deeply invested as a reader. Noah was fascinating to watch as he uncovered truths that crumbled his faith. His honest reactions to what he dealt with separated this series from other dystopians for me.
Palmer takes the reader into a society not far from our own and makes us re-evaluate our belief system. Do we blindly believe without searching out answers and if so, are we no better than those in this story?
Highly recommend for fans of Divergent, Hunger Games and those who love immersing themselves in dystopian universes. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Favorite Character: Noah. I attached myself to him almost from page one and it was an emotional roller coaster ride to the end. Seeing him confront reality with faith and deciding for himself what to do was a pleasure. A relatable character many will love.
Favorite Quote:
Read a preview: http://www.theneverdawn.com/preview.html and decide for yourself which quote is the best.
My Rating: 4 stars
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The Never Dawn is the story of Noah, a young man living in a dystopian society. There are rules for everything and it’s all about the collective good. There is no personal identity, no individuality and if one person amongst your team messes up or slows down, the whole group suffers.
One day, Noah is given the diary of Moses, a hero of his society (called The Ark) over one hundred years ago, and what he discovers while reading shocks him to the core. Noah shares what he reads with his forbidden crush, Rebekah, and together they embark on a deadly journey to reach the surface. Will they make it or will their enemies put a stop to it?
As someone who isn’t a huge dystopian fan, I really enjoyed it. The characters were original, relatable and I was deeply invested as a reader. Noah was fascinating to watch as he uncovered truths that crumbled his faith. His honest reactions to what he dealt with separated this series from other dystopians for me.
Palmer takes the reader into a society not far from our own and makes us re-evaluate our belief system. Do we blindly believe without searching out answers and if so, are we no better than those in this story?
Highly recommend for fans of Divergent, Hunger Games and those who love immersing themselves in dystopian universes. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Favorite Character: Noah. I attached myself to him almost from page one and it was an emotional roller coaster ride to the end. Seeing him confront reality with faith and deciding for himself what to do was a pleasure. A relatable character many will love.
Favorite Quote:
Read a preview: http://www.theneverdawn.com/preview.html and decide for yourself which quote is the best.
My Rating: 4 stars
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April 14, 2017
As soon as I heard about this book from the author, I was intrigued – the concept story is loosely based off of Noah’s arc. And although the similarities end at the fact that the protagonist is called Noah and he lives underground on the Arc, I am always drawn to books that are retellings of other well-known stories. It also kind of reminded me of Seed by Lisa Heathfield, with the whole cult-element, and the total indoctrination of all the characters, which made me very interested to find out more about the story!
I found that some of the events became quite repetitive. There were multiple occasions of there being a problem with Mother, or the prefects, or within Noah’s team; in my opinion some of them may have been unnecessary, as it didn’t seem to further the plot and made it quite samey at times. That said, because the events in the novel were drawn out quite a lot, it allowed Noah’s characterisation to be very in depth, and his change in mind-set was very subtle. Each time something significant happened, Noah’s internal response would be less indoctrinated, and I really enjoyed reading his detailed character development.
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I found that some of the events became quite repetitive. There were multiple occasions of there being a problem with Mother, or the prefects, or within Noah’s team; in my opinion some of them may have been unnecessary, as it didn’t seem to further the plot and made it quite samey at times. That said, because the events in the novel were drawn out quite a lot, it allowed Noah’s characterisation to be very in depth, and his change in mind-set was very subtle. Each time something significant happened, Noah’s internal response would be less indoctrinated, and I really enjoyed reading his detailed character development.
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May 4, 2018
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So I went into this book not having heard anything about it before, and looking for a new exciting dystopia to pull me out of my recent sci-fi and dystopia lag where I just haven't been enjoying any. Unfortunately, although I enjoyed some aspects of this novel, it just didn't hit the spot for me.
The pacing of the novel was incredibly slow. I feel that this was the case as it reflected the monotonous life of the characters within the novel as they had constant routine under the authoritarian "Mother". Although, I was slightly disappointed that even towards the middle / end when various aspects of the plot were shifting, it did not seem to increase to a pace which I would have enjoyed more.
The characters of the novel were somewhat one dimensional and forgettable. I could not tell any of Noah's team mates apart, asides from Abraham- the leader, and Barnabas- the second in command. I was hoping for a little character building on Barnabas's character and thought there may have been a tense argument scene brewing which I would have enjoyed but sadly no. I also enjoyed the character of Jared. The semi-villain of the story and was hoping for more exploration of his character.
Noah was an annoying main character. He is overly naive, scatter brained and develops an odd obsession with the "love interest" Rebekah. I really did not feel any connection the love story aspect of the novel and thought the feelings between them shifted so rapidly from one way to another without any real build up or communication that it felt very jarring.
I enjoyed the mysterious plot of the novel and the story in its concept but overall felt the novel could have delved into more areas which would have bumped this up to a higher rating. The ending twist was interesting and I did not see it coming. I could definitely see this novel playing out in my head as a CW TV show.
Overall a 1.5 star read. Unfortunately this book was just not the novel for me.
Thank you to the author for contacting me and sending me a copy of this book in exchange for my full and honest review.
So I went into this book not having heard anything about it before, and looking for a new exciting dystopia to pull me out of my recent sci-fi and dystopia lag where I just haven't been enjoying any. Unfortunately, although I enjoyed some aspects of this novel, it just didn't hit the spot for me.
The pacing of the novel was incredibly slow. I feel that this was the case as it reflected the monotonous life of the characters within the novel as they had constant routine under the authoritarian "Mother". Although, I was slightly disappointed that even towards the middle / end when various aspects of the plot were shifting, it did not seem to increase to a pace which I would have enjoyed more.
The characters of the novel were somewhat one dimensional and forgettable. I could not tell any of Noah's team mates apart, asides from Abraham- the leader, and Barnabas- the second in command. I was hoping for a little character building on Barnabas's character and thought there may have been a tense argument scene brewing which I would have enjoyed but sadly no. I also enjoyed the character of Jared. The semi-villain of the story and was hoping for more exploration of his character.
Noah was an annoying main character. He is overly naive, scatter brained and develops an odd obsession with the "love interest" Rebekah. I really did not feel any connection the love story aspect of the novel and thought the feelings between them shifted so rapidly from one way to another without any real build up or communication that it felt very jarring.
I enjoyed the mysterious plot of the novel and the story in its concept but overall felt the novel could have delved into more areas which would have bumped this up to a higher rating. The ending twist was interesting and I did not see it coming. I could definitely see this novel playing out in my head as a CW TV show.
Overall a 1.5 star read. Unfortunately this book was just not the novel for me.
May 23, 2022
The Never Dawn sucked me right in. I love dystopian fiction, so it was right up my alley. Immediately, the story evoked 1984 and The Giver in concept and feel. A group of teens doing menial work, day in day out, with a figure called Mother who guides them. They live in a safe haven - the outside world is unsafe and they have enemies of both nature and some unspecified human group, and they must stay underground preparing for the time they can return to the surface. The enemy has infiltrated them, posing as other people, and anyone suspicious must be reported. As I said, very 1984.
The main character - and frankly, all of his peers - is very naive and child-like. At almost 18, the main character felt much younger most of the time. That didn't really feel weird to me, as a reader; it felt very much a side effect of his world. I actually liked his naivety because it felt real - he is purposely kept in the dark about most things, and not allowed to think for himself, so of course he would be childlike...though up to a point. A girl has caught his eye, which is a big impetus in his questioning his world, as he begins observing more things around him. That part felt odd to me - he could hardly be the first to have developed feelings for another person. Even with lack of education and a sequestered society, the body would have physical responses, right? Even little kids do (I have 3 and 5 year old boys). But I took this in stride.
The first half of the book felt pretty solid, but I thought the later parts felt rushed. I am not giving spoilers, but I felt certain things were not explained well, and I had trouble picturing what was going on and understanding the actions of others. It also seemed that the Prefects kept getting more and more power, which made little sense plot-wise to me. (For moving the plot along, yes, but not in the greater picture of their world.) Perhaps I've read and watched too many dystopians, but I found some things pretty predictable so the book didn't hold much that set it apart from others. It was interesting and a fun and fast read, and I am debating reading the sequels, but I'm not sure I would recommend it to others.
I won a copy from a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
The main character - and frankly, all of his peers - is very naive and child-like. At almost 18, the main character felt much younger most of the time. That didn't really feel weird to me, as a reader; it felt very much a side effect of his world. I actually liked his naivety because it felt real - he is purposely kept in the dark about most things, and not allowed to think for himself, so of course he would be childlike...though up to a point. A girl has caught his eye, which is a big impetus in his questioning his world, as he begins observing more things around him. That part felt odd to me - he could hardly be the first to have developed feelings for another person. Even with lack of education and a sequestered society, the body would have physical responses, right? Even little kids do (I have 3 and 5 year old boys). But I took this in stride.
The first half of the book felt pretty solid, but I thought the later parts felt rushed. I am not giving spoilers, but I felt certain things were not explained well, and I had trouble picturing what was going on and understanding the actions of others. It also seemed that the Prefects kept getting more and more power, which made little sense plot-wise to me. (For moving the plot along, yes, but not in the greater picture of their world.) Perhaps I've read and watched too many dystopians, but I found some things pretty predictable so the book didn't hold much that set it apart from others. It was interesting and a fun and fast read, and I am debating reading the sequels, but I'm not sure I would recommend it to others.
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May 8, 2018
The Never Dawn starts slowly as Palmer builds intrigue around the abnormalities of life in the large, underground colony called The Ark and Mother’s strict leadership.
Noah and his worker colleagues labour hard all day to assemble machines in the factory. Although he’s only 17 at the start of the novel, he’s so stooped and worn that I tended to think of him as being much older. Noah, and all the other characters, have a distinct brainwashed feel to them but even so, I found it a little difficult to understand the unquestioning devotion of the workers in The Ark. This is a debatable point though, as Mother has clearly established a method of control that works almost without exception. I suspect a certain device augments the psychological conditioning to shape behaviour but there isn’t enough information to develop a theory.
The boy meets girl scenario doesn’t present anything new. I thought the interactions between Noah and his team provided more nuance and interest than the individual characters. All other issues I had were elements that were just slightly off: the pacing is a little slow, the characters a little lacking (even though Noah’s development is convincing), and the prose is lacklustre but effective.
The denouement is thrilling, if at first confusing. Palmer delivers one jaw-dropping shock after the next, changing the stakes entirely before closing on a nerve-wracking cliffhanger.
Noah and his worker colleagues labour hard all day to assemble machines in the factory. Although he’s only 17 at the start of the novel, he’s so stooped and worn that I tended to think of him as being much older. Noah, and all the other characters, have a distinct brainwashed feel to them but even so, I found it a little difficult to understand the unquestioning devotion of the workers in The Ark. This is a debatable point though, as Mother has clearly established a method of control that works almost without exception. I suspect a certain device augments the psychological conditioning to shape behaviour but there isn’t enough information to develop a theory.
The boy meets girl scenario doesn’t present anything new. I thought the interactions between Noah and his team provided more nuance and interest than the individual characters. All other issues I had were elements that were just slightly off: the pacing is a little slow, the characters a little lacking (even though Noah’s development is convincing), and the prose is lacklustre but effective.
The denouement is thrilling, if at first confusing. Palmer delivers one jaw-dropping shock after the next, changing the stakes entirely before closing on a nerve-wracking cliffhanger.
January 20, 2021
To start with, this is not a new plot. The same premise appears in an episode of Star Trek (as in the old old Star Trek). As I was reading this were parts of this that were eerily familiar that made me wonder if I had read this before, maybe in a short story version or just another book with a similar plot. After all, Star Trek is television and they often steal their plots from books. This is the reason I gave it four stars.
There is not a lot of action but there is plenty of tension. Everything is from Noah's point of view and the drudgery of his life which at first doesn't bother him because he is content to keep Mother (their leader) pleased. Everything changes when he gets his first crush. That and his change in responsibilities when he turns 18. And the fact that Mother changes moods with the color of the sky (or the other way around). Noah finally notices that nothing about his life makes sense. He shifts between wanting to find answers and his programed in devotion to Mother.
This book just builds on the questions and barely any are answered by the end of the book but this is a series.
There is not a lot of action but there is plenty of tension. Everything is from Noah's point of view and the drudgery of his life which at first doesn't bother him because he is content to keep Mother (their leader) pleased. Everything changes when he gets his first crush. That and his change in responsibilities when he turns 18. And the fact that Mother changes moods with the color of the sky (or the other way around). Noah finally notices that nothing about his life makes sense. He shifts between wanting to find answers and his programed in devotion to Mother.
This book just builds on the questions and barely any are answered by the end of the book but this is a series.
October 6, 2018
The Never Dawn is the start of a dystopian trilogy. In the beginning, it’s a bit slow, and all honesty didn’t grab my attention. I love a story, that will grab me from the get-go. But I continued through, wanting to know about these characters and this world that Palmer created.
Noah’s world is an interesting one. He’s a little naive to his surroundings. And the one they call Mother. Palmer has a great ability of writing such a world. The detail and imagery you get throughout the book was great. I don’t want to give too much away from this story. This is a new take on the dystopian genre. It will be interesting to see what happens throughout this trilogy.
I thought the story was good. I didn’t have a connection to the characters and that need to not stop reading, wasn’t there. But I can see this as a book a lot of people would love.
Overall, I give this three Boundless Stars.
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Noah’s world is an interesting one. He’s a little naive to his surroundings. And the one they call Mother. Palmer has a great ability of writing such a world. The detail and imagery you get throughout the book was great. I don’t want to give too much away from this story. This is a new take on the dystopian genre. It will be interesting to see what happens throughout this trilogy.
I thought the story was good. I didn’t have a connection to the characters and that need to not stop reading, wasn’t there. But I can see this as a book a lot of people would love.
Overall, I give this three Boundless Stars.
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July 6, 2019
First in a series. Part Brave New World, part For The World Is Hollow and I have Touched the Sky, part Orphans of the Sky, part Wool - but not quite as good as any of them. Rather slow moving - or maybe just a bit repetitive. (May be the author's attempt at YA pacing?) Pacing at the end could definitely use a bit of help. Was building toward a solid 4 star read for the first half of the book, but dwindled to a 3 by the end, mostly to do with pacing. I do not think I will read on in the series. Probably better for the intended audience.
March 18, 2024
I read this book for r/Fantasy's Bingo under the TBR square. Apparently, I got this book in 2016. Well, the book was interesting. I didn't really have a problem with the narrative voice. It's the plot that had me shouting at the book in my head. It's been quite a while since I didn't just let the plot flow over me and see everything like a movie. Some of the things that happened in this book didn't quite make sense to me and as this is the first book of a trilogy, it wasn't explained in this book. However, I have no interest in reading the other two books so I looked for summaries online.
September 17, 2018
The Never Dawn is the first book in the Never Dawn series. This should not be read as a standalone as it ends in a cliffhanger. Parts of this story reminded me of the Wool series. These kids are raised in what they are told is a safe place underground and that the air isn't clean for them to go above ground yet. When some of the kids question what is going on, they discover that all is not as it appears.
April 10, 2018
I don't know how to review this book. I definitely was intrigued and it was hard to put down at times, but it also moved so slow that I was getting bored at times. Noah, the main character, is kind of annoying. I did love the idea and basis of the story. The twist at the end definitely caught me by surprise too. I knew there was something coming but didn't expect that.
April 29, 2019
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I thought this book was a really refreshing taking on dystopian societies and had a plot twist I did not see coming (which I always welcome). This book is has mystery, intrigue, and romance. If you're looking for something new and interesting, this is a good book for you.
I thought this book was a really refreshing taking on dystopian societies and had a plot twist I did not see coming (which I always welcome). This book is has mystery, intrigue, and romance. If you're looking for something new and interesting, this is a good book for you.
January 5, 2020
Typical Dystopian Novel
It was a neat premise and was very applicable for young adults. The language felt a bit young for my taste and the plot line was fairly typical of the dystopian genre but the quality of writing was good. The main characters are likeable and relatable. I will not be reading the rest of the trilogy, however, as it did not appeal to my tastes.
It was a neat premise and was very applicable for young adults. The language felt a bit young for my taste and the plot line was fairly typical of the dystopian genre but the quality of writing was good. The main characters are likeable and relatable. I will not be reading the rest of the trilogy, however, as it did not appeal to my tastes.
November 18, 2017
Good Story
Can’t wait for the next one in the series. For me it was a little slow at first, but it picked up . At my age I should have realized that things are never that easy. I am rooting for these kids.
Can’t wait for the next one in the series. For me it was a little slow at first, but it picked up . At my age I should have realized that things are never that easy. I am rooting for these kids.
December 30, 2017
Well written, compelling story of Noah and his friends whose entire existence is based on a lie and their every thought and action is controlled. But then the fabrication begins to unravel and the web of deceit is fascinating. Enjoyed the tale.
August 11, 2018
Feeling awkwardly uncomfortable for the entire time I read this book. This just wasn't my cup of tea.
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October 26, 2018
An okay book
This book does just what it's supposed to. It tells a story. There were times though that I felt a lot of story was taken from other ideas. Still the writer has done a decent job of creating an environment and characters that draw the reader in.
This book does just what it's supposed to. It tells a story. There were times though that I felt a lot of story was taken from other ideas. Still the writer has done a decent job of creating an environment and characters that draw the reader in.
November 19, 2018
Loved it!
Very unique and I think it's for all ages! I didn't see the ending coming at all. "Mother" was eerily similar to N. Korea leader "Our Dear Leader" . Characters and the psychology was well done and the concept was well thought out. I highly recommend!
Very unique and I think it's for all ages! I didn't see the ending coming at all. "Mother" was eerily similar to N. Korea leader "Our Dear Leader" . Characters and the psychology was well done and the concept was well thought out. I highly recommend!
April 15, 2018
This was a very quick and enjoyable read! I'd totally recommend it to all dystopian-lovers! RTC.
July 31, 2017
Could not put it down
Could not out it down. It had me from the very start. It makes you think about things we are taught. Ready for the next one
Could not out it down. It had me from the very start. It makes you think about things we are taught. Ready for the next one
April 14, 2018
Review soon
October 27, 2018
Amazing dystopian read!
Loved the characters and the story seeking to find the ocean and the trees. Can't wait to read the next one!
Loved the characters and the story seeking to find the ocean and the trees. Can't wait to read the next one!
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