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Exile #1
Breaker
In the wake of several near-cataclysmic events, humanity created the Cure, a DNA-altering antidote to death by disease and old age. But all cures come with side a small percentage of the population develops a wide range of powers, some of which are lethal to others, and some which are lethal to the wielder.
These people are called the Estranged, hunted and shunned, safe only on the Island of Exile. It is here that Kaeva and Eddie meet—and where they set a prophecy in motion, quite possibly sealing their own demise, and even the end of Exile.
These people are called the Estranged, hunted and shunned, safe only on the Island of Exile. It is here that Kaeva and Eddie meet—and where they set a prophecy in motion, quite possibly sealing their own demise, and even the end of Exile.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 10, 2017
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Kelly Wyre
14 books150 followersKelly enjoys reading and writing all manner of fiction, ranging from horror to romance. She used to work in advertising but is now happily chained to her writing desk. Kelly enjoys the soft and cuddly and the sharp and bloody with equal amounts of enthusiasm. She's a coffee addict, a workaholic, a chronic night owl, and loves a good thunderstorm. Currently Kelly resides in the southeastern United States.
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January 6, 2019
I requested Breaker on a whim after reading a review by one of my Goodreads friends. I've never read anything else by either author before, but I do like sci-fi/dystopian stories, so I figured I would give these new-to-me authors a try -- and it worked out beautifully. Breaker is my kind of story.
Breaker takes place in a future where, in an attempt to combat deadly viruses that have been unleashed, humans find the cure to everything. Sound dangerous? For most people it seems to work out, it stops the aging process, cells renew quickly, people don't get ill anymore and they heal amazingly well. It doesn't make people immortal, though, but no one is certain what the new life span is.
There is some portion of the population, however, for whom things don't go so smoothly. The Cure makes them sick; it overwhelms their immune systems. Many of them die, but those that survive being cure sick get a little something extra. Something like healing or sucking the life out anyone you touch. It's different for different people. But even the good extras come with side effects, so it's not not all 'hey look guys, I've got a super power!'. Not at all. The people with the 'extras' are called the Estranged and they are revered, but feared.
Eddie comes from what used to be a wealthy family. They still have some money, but his mom goes through it pretty quickly. Compared to a lot of people, though, he has had it really well. He was able to get an education, he has nice clothes and food to eat. But Eddie grows tired of living. He is an Estranged, and his ability allows him to hear the dark thoughts of others. The thoughts where they are planning or wishing to do violent things. He can hide his ability pretty well, but he can't turn it off, so he bides his time until he can go away somewhere and just end it. His travel plans get interrupted and instead to going to his uncle's island, that he just inherited, he ends up heading for Exile, instead.
Exile is an island everyone thinks is a myth. It's not a myth at all, but rather a very well protected island sanctuary for Estranged that find out about it and make it to the island. And that journey is not easy. Kaeva has lived on Exile for eight years. He's a very solitary man because he is a danger to people and electronics, especially, but not limited to, when his emotions are erratic. He can't touch anyone without killing them, unless he takes suppressors, which suppresses his 'extra' ability, but they are also very unpleasant to take. Kaeva is as happy as he's ever been, because he is at peace with his loneliness.
Eddie and Kaeva are brought together via a prophecy, but so much is still uncertain when they meet. Kaeva does not like being put in a position of being responsible for another, especially when Kaeva, himself, poses the biggest danger, and Eddie is still planning on dying.
I really enjoyed watching their relationship progress from reluctant to somewhat friends to lovers. I loved how it all unfolded and we learn so much about the world and the Estranged and they even learn things about themselves and each other that they didn't know before.
I found Breaker to be a unique take on the 'mutant' genre and I was quickly drawn into the story and the world and I look forward to reading more.
Recommended.
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Review copy of Breaker was generously provided by the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
Breaker takes place in a future where, in an attempt to combat deadly viruses that have been unleashed, humans find the cure to everything. Sound dangerous? For most people it seems to work out, it stops the aging process, cells renew quickly, people don't get ill anymore and they heal amazingly well. It doesn't make people immortal, though, but no one is certain what the new life span is.
There is some portion of the population, however, for whom things don't go so smoothly. The Cure makes them sick; it overwhelms their immune systems. Many of them die, but those that survive being cure sick get a little something extra. Something like healing or sucking the life out anyone you touch. It's different for different people. But even the good extras come with side effects, so it's not not all 'hey look guys, I've got a super power!'. Not at all. The people with the 'extras' are called the Estranged and they are revered, but feared.
Eddie comes from what used to be a wealthy family. They still have some money, but his mom goes through it pretty quickly. Compared to a lot of people, though, he has had it really well. He was able to get an education, he has nice clothes and food to eat. But Eddie grows tired of living. He is an Estranged, and his ability allows him to hear the dark thoughts of others. The thoughts where they are planning or wishing to do violent things. He can hide his ability pretty well, but he can't turn it off, so he bides his time until he can go away somewhere and just end it. His travel plans get interrupted and instead to going to his uncle's island, that he just inherited, he ends up heading for Exile, instead.
Exile is an island everyone thinks is a myth. It's not a myth at all, but rather a very well protected island sanctuary for Estranged that find out about it and make it to the island. And that journey is not easy. Kaeva has lived on Exile for eight years. He's a very solitary man because he is a danger to people and electronics, especially, but not limited to, when his emotions are erratic. He can't touch anyone without killing them, unless he takes suppressors, which suppresses his 'extra' ability, but they are also very unpleasant to take. Kaeva is as happy as he's ever been, because he is at peace with his loneliness.
Eddie and Kaeva are brought together via a prophecy, but so much is still uncertain when they meet. Kaeva does not like being put in a position of being responsible for another, especially when Kaeva, himself, poses the biggest danger, and Eddie is still planning on dying.
I really enjoyed watching their relationship progress from reluctant to somewhat friends to lovers. I loved how it all unfolded and we learn so much about the world and the Estranged and they even learn things about themselves and each other that they didn't know before.
I found Breaker to be a unique take on the 'mutant' genre and I was quickly drawn into the story and the world and I look forward to reading more.
Recommended.
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Review copy of Breaker was generously provided by the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
October 11, 2018
4.3 Stars
I didn't quite know what to expect from this book, but I enjoyed it immensely. The setting is very dystopian; global plagues wiped out huge swaths of the population...and afterwards the fight to avoid that fate ever again led to a cure for almost all diseases and illnesses (other than what the Cure itself caused), and surviving the Cure means Humanity is now on track to live longer lives than is definitively known. Sometimes, though, that Cure causes a sickness and once healed people are bestowed* abilities and powers that make them dangerous...or useful if the government wants to control that gift. Sometimes people disappear; sometimes they run, escaping to an island where they can live (or not) on their own terms. One thing that I noticed? That gift always comes at a price; whether using it ages a person, saps their strength, or hurts someone else, that price is costly. (*I'm assuming it's some sort of genetic mutation or a recessive gene that is finally expressed?)
Doesn't sound like a normal "super-power" or "super-hero" type situation, does it? Admittedly I am not the comic nerd some of you guys are but the only comparable character I can think of is maybe Rogue, who can only ever touch a handful of people without causing them harm (one of whom IS NOT WOLVERINE so I'm not even sure why that's a ship, just sayin'[Remy/Rogue 4evah]); I am not sure I could go through life without ever touching another human being - which brings us to...
Honestly, at first the almost too-frequent mention of suicide made me uncomfortable. It wasn't referred to flippantly...and it didn't seem like an option many people chose. But it was discussed, in depth. I've lost loved ones to suicide and (open book here, please don't judge) I was angry they took their lives. I thought it was selfish. I thought it was wasteful. I couldn't imagine what could be so bad that ending it all sounded like a viable alternative. Thinking about it, sure, might be a temporary reprieve, like letting the weight off a pressure cooker...but DOING it is permanent.
And yet at some point in reading THIS story I could see they "why" of such a decision...especially when I put myself in their places and considered: What if it were me and my abilities were going to be used against my will, to hurt people - or if I would never truly be free again...faced with a literal eternity (possibly) imprisoned? It took some reflection, but yeah, I'm not sure I'd want that either. Still makes me uncomfortable and I'm not sure how to apply this thought process to now (rather than a bleak, depressing future), but I think having our world-views challenged is a healthy thing.
So, I didn't completely engage with the characters, or the romance aspect (if I had I would have given this an even higher rating)...but part of the disconnect could be me struggling with the details I mentioned above. I might need to do a re-read. Or, were the authors to consider an audio version (pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease) then a re-read via listening. I DEFINITELY want a sequel. It's labeled "Book 1" so I'm going to assume that a "Book 2" is in the works? Damn, I certainly hope so. This installment ended with a decent HFN, but given what is happening on the mainland and the threat this entire island of people might be to any government that views them as such (or that wants to control their powers)...yeah, I'm thinking we've only seen the tip of the drama iceberg. (Also, I kinda want to know that one guy's story...the one who rigged a bike/bicycle/whatever to get Eddie to the coast.)
Anyone have a status on Book 2? The story was still so enthralling that I'mma need it it soon-ish. Thanks!
I didn't quite know what to expect from this book, but I enjoyed it immensely. The setting is very dystopian; global plagues wiped out huge swaths of the population...and afterwards the fight to avoid that fate ever again led to a cure for almost all diseases and illnesses (other than what the Cure itself caused), and surviving the Cure means Humanity is now on track to live longer lives than is definitively known. Sometimes, though, that Cure causes a sickness and once healed people are bestowed* abilities and powers that make them dangerous...or useful if the government wants to control that gift. Sometimes people disappear; sometimes they run, escaping to an island where they can live (or not) on their own terms. One thing that I noticed? That gift always comes at a price; whether using it ages a person, saps their strength, or hurts someone else, that price is costly. (*I'm assuming it's some sort of genetic mutation or a recessive gene that is finally expressed?)
Doesn't sound like a normal "super-power" or "super-hero" type situation, does it? Admittedly I am not the comic nerd some of you guys are but the only comparable character I can think of is maybe Rogue, who can only ever touch a handful of people without causing them harm (one of whom IS NOT WOLVERINE so I'm not even sure why that's a ship, just sayin'[Remy/Rogue 4evah]); I am not sure I could go through life without ever touching another human being - which brings us to...
Honestly, at first the almost too-frequent mention of suicide made me uncomfortable. It wasn't referred to flippantly...and it didn't seem like an option many people chose. But it was discussed, in depth. I've lost loved ones to suicide and (open book here, please don't judge) I was angry they took their lives. I thought it was selfish. I thought it was wasteful. I couldn't imagine what could be so bad that ending it all sounded like a viable alternative. Thinking about it, sure, might be a temporary reprieve, like letting the weight off a pressure cooker...but DOING it is permanent.
And yet at some point in reading THIS story I could see they "why" of such a decision...especially when I put myself in their places and considered: What if it were me and my abilities were going to be used against my will, to hurt people - or if I would never truly be free again...faced with a literal eternity (possibly) imprisoned? It took some reflection, but yeah, I'm not sure I'd want that either. Still makes me uncomfortable and I'm not sure how to apply this thought process to now (rather than a bleak, depressing future), but I think having our world-views challenged is a healthy thing.
So, I didn't completely engage with the characters, or the romance aspect (if I had I would have given this an even higher rating)...but part of the disconnect could be me struggling with the details I mentioned above. I might need to do a re-read. Or, were the authors to consider an audio version (pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease) then a re-read via listening. I DEFINITELY want a sequel. It's labeled "Book 1" so I'm going to assume that a "Book 2" is in the works? Damn, I certainly hope so. This installment ended with a decent HFN, but given what is happening on the mainland and the threat this entire island of people might be to any government that views them as such (or that wants to control their powers)...yeah, I'm thinking we've only seen the tip of the drama iceberg. (Also, I kinda want to know that one guy's story...the one who rigged a bike/bicycle/whatever to get Eddie to the coast.)
Anyone have a status on Book 2? The story was still so enthralling that I'mma need it it soon-ish. Thanks!
February 10, 2017
4.5 stars!
This one is a m/m romance set in a dystopian world. More romance than dystopian even though it doesn't really kick in until halfway through the book.
In the first half of the book we are introduced to the MCs individually and given a look at a their crazy, messed up world. In the second half the MCs come together and they steal our hearts.
It is funny, sexy and poignant in turns. Watching these two come together kept me up half the night. I couldn't look away.
As if that wasn't enough, there's a strong, positive lesson/message in these pages. A hurt-comfort read that I'd recommend to both romance readers and dystopian readers.
Review ARC graciously provided by the publisher via NetGalley
This one is a m/m romance set in a dystopian world. More romance than dystopian even though it doesn't really kick in until halfway through the book.
In the first half of the book we are introduced to the MCs individually and given a look at a their crazy, messed up world. In the second half the MCs come together and they steal our hearts.
It is funny, sexy and poignant in turns. Watching these two come together kept me up half the night. I couldn't look away.
As if that wasn't enough, there's a strong, positive lesson/message in these pages. A hurt-comfort read that I'd recommend to both romance readers and dystopian readers.
Review ARC graciously provided by the publisher via NetGalley
April 2, 2017
I found the blurb interesting enough, and the book started very promising. I liked the first part, mostly because I was looking forward to how the story would be evolving in the second part of the book. In my eyes, the story had a big potential.
We learned in what kind of world Eddie has to live, who are Estranged, why the government hunts them and what happens to them normally in the post-Cure world. We got to know the Island of Exile, an idea of Paradise for those who managed to escape, and we joined Eddie on his dangerous way to it.
With this background knowledge, I expected the second part of the book to be a wonderful und unusual love story between two Estranged of a different level. Unfortunately, everything that happened on the Island of Exile turned into a huge turn off for me. Comparing to the ridiculous illogical drama that the story turned into, even an insta-love that I am not a fan of, were not such a big issue.
In other circumstances I could have probably accepted the wish of Eddie to leave this world ONLY because he had found himself SUDDENLY completely worthless(*eye-roll*). Aside from the fact that he managed to get to the Exile in spite of many obstacles on his way there, found a new home within great nature among his peers, fell in love and had the best sex of his life- what reason do one need to choose to live?!
*no comment*
Well, I found all these absurd and unconvincing.
A classic example when a good story line has been sacrificed to a stupid twist to make the story more angsty and more suspenseful.
The opposite happened and as a result -a deep disappointment.
--Fits in 8. A book with multiple authors of my 2017 reading challenge--
**Copy provided by the Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
We learned in what kind of world Eddie has to live, who are Estranged, why the government hunts them and what happens to them normally in the post-Cure world. We got to know the Island of Exile, an idea of Paradise for those who managed to escape, and we joined Eddie on his dangerous way to it.
With this background knowledge, I expected the second part of the book to be a wonderful und unusual love story between two Estranged of a different level. Unfortunately, everything that happened on the Island of Exile turned into a huge turn off for me. Comparing to the ridiculous illogical drama that the story turned into, even an insta-love that I am not a fan of, were not such a big issue.
In other circumstances I could have probably accepted the wish of Eddie to leave this world ONLY because he had found himself SUDDENLY completely worthless(*eye-roll*). Aside from the fact that he managed to get to the Exile in spite of many obstacles on his way there, found a new home within great nature among his peers, fell in love and had the best sex of his life- what reason do one need to choose to live?!
"It's not that simple. I wish it were, but if the only reason I have to live is other people...you guys can't be my reason. And I've looked and looked for reasons inside myself and I can't find any."[Eddie]
*no comment*
Well, I found all these absurd and unconvincing.
A classic example when a good story line has been sacrificed to a stupid twist to make the story more angsty and more suspenseful.
The opposite happened and as a result -a deep disappointment.
--Fits in 8. A book with multiple authors of my 2017 reading challenge--
**Copy provided by the Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
February 4, 2017
Breaker is an outstanding story from the minds of A.F. Henley and Kelly Wyre. It's a roller coaster ride I tell you. I know my mind went on so many loops and turns. It's a testament to all the work these two put into this tale when I'm left breathless and lightheaded after finishing.
This is a very fast paced book and you have to stay sharp. If you find yourself getting sleepy STOP! You truly need to pay attention. The suspense is off the charts. I wish I could come up with something better than high octane but I can't. I wasn't sure what to expect form this book so it was an awesome surprise.
Dystopian stories are usually touch and go. Sometimes they take a severely political turn. Other times they concentrate more on the people, their struggles, and the way of the world. That's what I prefer and that's what this was.
This book wasn't suffocating like so many dystopian books tend to be. Great pacing. We see this world through the eyes of an exiled man. So the refreshing part of that is we learn right alongside Eddie.
Kelly Wyre and A.F. Henley are a great duo. Their writing is flawless and they seamlessly integrate their styles.
This is a very fast paced book and you have to stay sharp. If you find yourself getting sleepy STOP! You truly need to pay attention. The suspense is off the charts. I wish I could come up with something better than high octane but I can't. I wasn't sure what to expect form this book so it was an awesome surprise.
Dystopian stories are usually touch and go. Sometimes they take a severely political turn. Other times they concentrate more on the people, their struggles, and the way of the world. That's what I prefer and that's what this was.
This book wasn't suffocating like so many dystopian books tend to be. Great pacing. We see this world through the eyes of an exiled man. So the refreshing part of that is we learn right alongside Eddie.
Kelly Wyre and A.F. Henley are a great duo. Their writing is flawless and they seamlessly integrate their styles.
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June 27, 2017Fun fact: I won a paperback of this book in a twitter giveaway (first thing I've ever won in my life lol) back in April but (it's almost July as I'm writing this) I was completely sure by now that the package had been lost because honestly that's just my luck that I would win something only to never see it come to me :'D BUT IT FINALLY ARRIVED YAY!!!
February 7, 2017
Review by The Blogger Girls.
This was a very interesting start to a new dystopian sci-fi/paranormalish tale. The story centers around Exile, a sort of island of misfit paranormals. It is a secret island where the Estranged seek refuge if they are lucky enough to find it and be accepted. Much of the beginning of this story explains about the Cure, the Estranged and about Exile, where we meet Kaeva.
Kaeva is an Estranged who, due to his “power” is forced to live a mostly solitary life. He has the ability to short out anything with an electrical pulse, including humans, through either touch or, if he is angry, through close proximity. When one of his friends, also one of the 3 “rulers” of Exile, has a vision, it is decided Kaeva must be the one to mentor/chaperone the newest arrival to the island, Eddie.
Eddie has a different power – he can hear the evil thoughts of people, something which is slowly driving him out of his mind. He has remained hidden in society and put down by his mother ever since his power became known. He has decided that he is ready to die to end it all and so has a bit of a recklessness about him. A chance encounter sends him in the direction of Exile and while he feels more comfortable there being among others like himself, he still doesn’t really see any other option for himself. Thus, when he and Kaeva are thrown together during Eddie’s initiation period, he has little to now fear of Kaeva.
I have simplified things quite a bit, but that is the gist of it. This is not a hot and heavy sexfest, as you can imagine from the issues at play here. But, Eddie is a wonderful character, funny and witty, who pushes through Kaeva’s shields little by little until you just can’t wait for something to happen that will make it possible for them to be together. I won’t spoil the rest of the story, but suffice to say, they do get their chance, and it is worth the wait.
All in all, I really enjoyed this series opener. There is a lot of set up in the beginning, but once the characters really come into play, it was hard to put down. It is always fun to read a story that is different from the norm, and this one definitely fits that bill. I can’t wait to see where the story goes next and to see more of the many interesting characters we have already met.
January 31, 2018
I enjoyed this a lot from a romance perspective, not so much from a dystopian or sci-fi standpoint. Hopefully the series will continue so the world can be fleshed out a little more.
January 8, 2017
Rating = 4.5 stars
This is a delightful gem of a book. The dystopian genera as a whole has become rather saturated and I found this one stood apart for several reasons:
Pacing was perfect – many dystopian books get bogged down in the catastrophe that brought about the New World Order, but the authors integrated the world building in with the character development in a show don’t tell method of writing. The reader sees through Eddie’s journey to Exile what Humanity now has to cope with, and, subsequently what Eddie and Exile mean.
The authors kept Eddie’s journey to Exile short and sweet. The story is on Exile, not on the mainland. Even so, it helped to establish the setting. Nicely done.
Kaeva’s and Eddie’s relationship dance was interesting and avoided so many tropes found in the romance genre such, especially the insta-love. Eddie is a quirky, resolute, babbling, insistent kinda guy. Kaeva has found a sort of isolated peace and emotional detachment from the world and people that Eddie blows wide open. But by the end of the story, it’s Eddie’s world and thoughts that are challenged – and I loved that both men benefited.
Initially I had some concerns the cause of the catastrophe was mimicking a popular scifi series where two viruses combine and mutate to create zombies, but (whew!) instead we have a cellular mutation that created the Estrangement. Where if you took the Cure, became sick and survived, then you became a mutant of some kind and no two mutants were the same. Kinda cool, almost a little nod to the Marvel Comic universe.
I did feel there were a couple of concerns: Lake’s prophesy didn’t quite flow as well as it could have: there was talk of crosses and lightening and scales balancing, but I didn’t think it fit other than to get the characters in place.
I thought there were a few inconsistencies with Kaeva and going into the City as the plot progressed - which might have been on purpose? I couldn’t tell and that left me perplexed. Too much subtlety leaves the reader more confused than not.
I found the climatic ending a bit muddled as the plot/POV/time frame shifted from Eddie to Kaeva and some kind of additional transition other than chapter heading would have been helpful. But I DID really enjoy the ending other than that hiccup.
Ultimately, a very enjoyable book and I sincerely hope that Exile #1 means there will be more to come.
Review is cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews
Copy of the book was provided by the authors/publishers in exchange for a fair and honest review. Thank you!
This is a delightful gem of a book. The dystopian genera as a whole has become rather saturated and I found this one stood apart for several reasons:
Pacing was perfect – many dystopian books get bogged down in the catastrophe that brought about the New World Order, but the authors integrated the world building in with the character development in a show don’t tell method of writing. The reader sees through Eddie’s journey to Exile what Humanity now has to cope with, and, subsequently what Eddie and Exile mean.
The authors kept Eddie’s journey to Exile short and sweet. The story is on Exile, not on the mainland. Even so, it helped to establish the setting. Nicely done.
Kaeva’s and Eddie’s relationship dance was interesting and avoided so many tropes found in the romance genre such, especially the insta-love. Eddie is a quirky, resolute, babbling, insistent kinda guy. Kaeva has found a sort of isolated peace and emotional detachment from the world and people that Eddie blows wide open. But by the end of the story, it’s Eddie’s world and thoughts that are challenged – and I loved that both men benefited.
Initially I had some concerns the cause of the catastrophe was mimicking a popular scifi series where two viruses combine and mutate to create zombies, but (whew!) instead we have a cellular mutation that created the Estrangement. Where if you took the Cure, became sick and survived, then you became a mutant of some kind and no two mutants were the same. Kinda cool, almost a little nod to the Marvel Comic universe.
I did feel there were a couple of concerns: Lake’s prophesy didn’t quite flow as well as it could have: there was talk of crosses and lightening and scales balancing, but I didn’t think it fit other than to get the characters in place.
I thought there were a few inconsistencies with Kaeva and going into the City as the plot progressed - which might have been on purpose? I couldn’t tell and that left me perplexed. Too much subtlety leaves the reader more confused than not.
I found the climatic ending a bit muddled as the plot/POV/time frame shifted from Eddie to Kaeva and some kind of additional transition other than chapter heading would have been helpful. But I DID really enjoy the ending other than that hiccup.
Ultimately, a very enjoyable book and I sincerely hope that Exile #1 means there will be more to come.
Review is cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews
Copy of the book was provided by the authors/publishers in exchange for a fair and honest review. Thank you!
March 27, 2017
I already have read this novel twice and oh my god what a mindblowing story!
The authors created a world, two worlds in fact, that are very well thought out. After a series of global diseases hit humanity, they are living in a probably not too far away and dystopian future. And to make matters worse: in a very successful attempt to rid themselves of these plagues, scientists came up with a - no, with the Cure. It had a side effect. The changing of the meddling with human DNA caused the Estrangement powers in many humans.
I love the idea that the authors did approach the idea of how the Estrangement came into the world. It did not just happen but it had its source in an unrelated event. And what is important: humanity brought the Estrangement upon itself. No one being born with these abilities asked for them. So events take their course. A global population that is still worn down and exhausted from the era of plagues now has to face these people and they fear them and hunt them.
It is absolutely great how skillful the authors have created this future. They are giving us many glimpses at it, even some details but never so much as to boring us with pages after pages of how are things now. They find the perfect balance between letting us know what we need to know to have an orientation and making it very easy to leave the rest to our imagination. They did such a great job that even the glimpses at that future make me shiver especially this time is not too far away to be able to relate to it. And humanity is just as it is today. Paranoid.
Also kudos to how they manage to explain how it is possible to let the entire population of Exile being left alone by the governments and how these powers deal with the Estranged or at least what they tell the population.
But a novel is nothing without its protagonists and here is where both authors truly excelled! Both main characters aside, they gave us a rich background of ”supporting“ characters. Each with a very unique character and often with a history of their lives that made instantly feel for them (hell, I even can mount up a certain understanding for Shin!). Through all these characters we learn even more about what happened in the world and believe me their stories are heartbreaking!
The two main characters, Eddie and Kaeva, are masterpieces and could not be more different! Kaeva’s Estrangement makes him short out everything electrical even the bio-electrical chemistry in a human body which would result in a painful death. So Kaeva’s ”powers“ are very noticable and condemn him to a life in solitude on Exile while his past life from the beginning always was a struggle and fight just for living the next day.
Eddie is such a charm! On the outside at least. He is lucky that his Estrangement does not show so obviously and is easier to hide. He can sense all the evil thoughts of people about to commit an atrocity and while he, compared to Kaeva, had a much more portected and ”normal“ life when he grew up, Eddie wants to die. It is not just a wish but he seriously considers it once he gets the offering.
Now while this all does sound like very serious material this novel is by no means depressing or too dark. It just handles these not so cheerful matters with all seriousness and honesty and does not hide from them. But it also does have truly enjoyable and fun moments! Part of Eddie truly enjoys life and he is a very outgoing person and these character traits naturally clash with Kaeva’s grumpy personality. Kaeva, after being alone for so long and kind of making himself comfortable with this way of life now has to endure a very curious and very chatty Eddie which results in hilarious scenes! I wondered so many times how close Kaeva came to just short out Eddie just for a minute of peace and quiet. But then there are these intimate moments between them that made me fan myself and considering a really cold shower just to come down again.
It is really, really touching how the relationship between them develops and at one point that is not so obvious (yes, you really have to pay attention to this novel) it is kind of like each of their views on life cross paths and went into opposite directions. This is done so subtle and masterfully and happens naturally.
And there is another thought that came up with these two extremely likeable guys. Because their lives have been so different and Kaeva’s powers were so forbidding it sure looks like they cancel each other out. And this in their own little world of Exile makes them represent the state of affairs of the whole of humanity in this gorgeous novel.
Exile is a brilliant! You have to commit yourself to this novel, it is not one to be read on the fly but once I started it, I could not put it down and even wanted to read it again!
Definitely five out of five stars!
The authors created a world, two worlds in fact, that are very well thought out. After a series of global diseases hit humanity, they are living in a probably not too far away and dystopian future. And to make matters worse: in a very successful attempt to rid themselves of these plagues, scientists came up with a - no, with the Cure. It had a side effect. The changing of the meddling with human DNA caused the Estrangement powers in many humans.
I love the idea that the authors did approach the idea of how the Estrangement came into the world. It did not just happen but it had its source in an unrelated event. And what is important: humanity brought the Estrangement upon itself. No one being born with these abilities asked for them. So events take their course. A global population that is still worn down and exhausted from the era of plagues now has to face these people and they fear them and hunt them.
It is absolutely great how skillful the authors have created this future. They are giving us many glimpses at it, even some details but never so much as to boring us with pages after pages of how are things now. They find the perfect balance between letting us know what we need to know to have an orientation and making it very easy to leave the rest to our imagination. They did such a great job that even the glimpses at that future make me shiver especially this time is not too far away to be able to relate to it. And humanity is just as it is today. Paranoid.
Also kudos to how they manage to explain how it is possible to let the entire population of Exile being left alone by the governments and how these powers deal with the Estranged or at least what they tell the population.
But a novel is nothing without its protagonists and here is where both authors truly excelled! Both main characters aside, they gave us a rich background of ”supporting“ characters. Each with a very unique character and often with a history of their lives that made instantly feel for them (hell, I even can mount up a certain understanding for Shin!). Through all these characters we learn even more about what happened in the world and believe me their stories are heartbreaking!
The two main characters, Eddie and Kaeva, are masterpieces and could not be more different! Kaeva’s Estrangement makes him short out everything electrical even the bio-electrical chemistry in a human body which would result in a painful death. So Kaeva’s ”powers“ are very noticable and condemn him to a life in solitude on Exile while his past life from the beginning always was a struggle and fight just for living the next day.
Eddie is such a charm! On the outside at least. He is lucky that his Estrangement does not show so obviously and is easier to hide. He can sense all the evil thoughts of people about to commit an atrocity and while he, compared to Kaeva, had a much more portected and ”normal“ life when he grew up, Eddie wants to die. It is not just a wish but he seriously considers it once he gets the offering.
Now while this all does sound like very serious material this novel is by no means depressing or too dark. It just handles these not so cheerful matters with all seriousness and honesty and does not hide from them. But it also does have truly enjoyable and fun moments! Part of Eddie truly enjoys life and he is a very outgoing person and these character traits naturally clash with Kaeva’s grumpy personality. Kaeva, after being alone for so long and kind of making himself comfortable with this way of life now has to endure a very curious and very chatty Eddie which results in hilarious scenes! I wondered so many times how close Kaeva came to just short out Eddie just for a minute of peace and quiet. But then there are these intimate moments between them that made me fan myself and considering a really cold shower just to come down again.
It is really, really touching how the relationship between them develops and at one point that is not so obvious (yes, you really have to pay attention to this novel) it is kind of like each of their views on life cross paths and went into opposite directions. This is done so subtle and masterfully and happens naturally.
And there is another thought that came up with these two extremely likeable guys. Because their lives have been so different and Kaeva’s powers were so forbidding it sure looks like they cancel each other out. And this in their own little world of Exile makes them represent the state of affairs of the whole of humanity in this gorgeous novel.
Exile is a brilliant! You have to commit yourself to this novel, it is not one to be read on the fly but once I started it, I could not put it down and even wanted to read it again!
Definitely five out of five stars!
February 5, 2017
5 out of 5!
Breaker brings us two flawed, fascinating main characters, but it also brings an amazing world as well. It's a futuristic dystopia where all is well if you are well-off and "natural", that is, receiving only the good aspects of the Cure. For the Estranged, those to whom the Cure has given a frightening array of powers, controllable and not, life is much harder. If lucky, they live on the outskirts of society, fighting for meagre crumbs. Those not so lucky just...disappear. Perhaps they are whisked off by the military or the government for research, no one knows. But to be Estranged is to be outcast, unwanted.
In all of this, a small, hidden haven has arisen: Exile, an island off the coast of the United States. Perhaps the government knows of it, perhaps they don't, but it is well-hidden and well-fortified, and populated by Estranged who have fled for its sanctuary.
It is on Exile where we meet Kaeva, a Breaker - a man whose uncontrolled outbursts can send massive jolts of electricity through anything (and anyone) near him when his emotions get the best of him. His Estrangement has made him a loner, bitter and hopeless, fearful of getting close to anyone.
We also meet Eddie, a "richie" with an affluent upbringing whose abilities as a Scanner (he can hear the awful thoughts of those committing terrible acts, but only as they commit them) he has tried to hide all of his life. When discovered he runs, eventually reaching Exile. Eddie is an amazing character. He is naive about the hardscrabble life of the Estranged, yet well-versed in the interplay of adult society, in public and in private.
The book brings Kaeva and Eddie together and the sparks fly, pun intended. Once the setting and characters are established the story is straightforward, but the atmosphere of the story makes it quite an enjoyable journey (and one that had me sniffling through happy tears as well). I can easily imagine Kaeva's isolated little house by the ocean, spartan but homey, the sun warm and the wind blowing. The rest of Exile comes to life for the reader similarly.
Two questions that I ask myself when I finish a book: "Do I want to spend more time with these people? Do I want to learn more about this place?" In the case of Breaker the answer on both counts is an unqualified Yes! I look forward to more from Wyre and Henley and the fascinating world of Exile.
Breaker brings us two flawed, fascinating main characters, but it also brings an amazing world as well. It's a futuristic dystopia where all is well if you are well-off and "natural", that is, receiving only the good aspects of the Cure. For the Estranged, those to whom the Cure has given a frightening array of powers, controllable and not, life is much harder. If lucky, they live on the outskirts of society, fighting for meagre crumbs. Those not so lucky just...disappear. Perhaps they are whisked off by the military or the government for research, no one knows. But to be Estranged is to be outcast, unwanted.
In all of this, a small, hidden haven has arisen: Exile, an island off the coast of the United States. Perhaps the government knows of it, perhaps they don't, but it is well-hidden and well-fortified, and populated by Estranged who have fled for its sanctuary.
It is on Exile where we meet Kaeva, a Breaker - a man whose uncontrolled outbursts can send massive jolts of electricity through anything (and anyone) near him when his emotions get the best of him. His Estrangement has made him a loner, bitter and hopeless, fearful of getting close to anyone.
We also meet Eddie, a "richie" with an affluent upbringing whose abilities as a Scanner (he can hear the awful thoughts of those committing terrible acts, but only as they commit them) he has tried to hide all of his life. When discovered he runs, eventually reaching Exile. Eddie is an amazing character. He is naive about the hardscrabble life of the Estranged, yet well-versed in the interplay of adult society, in public and in private.
The book brings Kaeva and Eddie together and the sparks fly, pun intended. Once the setting and characters are established the story is straightforward, but the atmosphere of the story makes it quite an enjoyable journey (and one that had me sniffling through happy tears as well). I can easily imagine Kaeva's isolated little house by the ocean, spartan but homey, the sun warm and the wind blowing. The rest of Exile comes to life for the reader similarly.
Two questions that I ask myself when I finish a book: "Do I want to spend more time with these people? Do I want to learn more about this place?" In the case of Breaker the answer on both counts is an unqualified Yes! I look forward to more from Wyre and Henley and the fascinating world of Exile.
October 26, 2017
4.0 of 5 stars – “Electrifying” Romance & Dystopian World Building.
[Thanks to the authors & Reading Alley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review]
Both of these authors are new to me, and it turned out to be double the fun. I was pleasantly surprised and “electrified” by the story. Sorry for the pun, but apropos, as one MC (Kaeva) was an “estranged” who could short circuit whole cities (thus the title, which was also symbolic). I like dystopian and paranormal, with a nice dose of gay romance without it overwhelming the story, and this one had just the right balance, making it a joy to read.
Kelly Wyre & A.F. Henley’s writing was descriptive, easy-to-read, well-paced and action-packed. One nice part of their world building was the different kinds of estrangements, and how they mixed and created a society on the Isle of Exile. This set up some good action scenes and nice moments, like . The sex scenes were all from the perception of a receiver, so to speak, and not fully like a guy might think and feel; but they were still good enough to cap off the slow build and capture the moment. The story was engaging throughout, even if predictable in spots, and ended with a nice exciting climax.
The story was effectively told in third person from the pov’s of Kaeva and Eddie, with a well-developed cast of secondaries as well. I appreciated the diversity that was present, including Kaeva’s being black and bisexual. I grew to like and care for both MCs. The tension between them, moving from reluctant tolerance to lovers, was quite the journey. I enjoyed how the tension was magnified by the physical one created by Kaeva’s not being able to touch without possibly electrocuting the person.
The opposites-attract worked well, as did the age gap. Kaeva (36) was a gruff, quiet loner, yet caring and interesting. Eddie (25) was talkative, spontaneous, and persistent, but seemed to be a bit too immature for his age. Sadly, he had suicidal thoughts, driven by his “gift” of picking up people’s evil thoughts. But this also presented a major disconnect for me, in that he didn’t think or act like someone thinking about killing himself, such as in his bubbly optimism. In a way good for the reader, his constant diarhea of the mouth was indeed irritating (cleverly bringing me to feel the same as Kaeva). Fortunately, his snide sarcastic remarks were a perfect counter to Kaeva’s soberness and roughness.
All in all, an exciting pairing of MCs as well as authors, full of elements that made this a good start to carry forward into the series.
[Thanks to the authors & Reading Alley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review]
Both of these authors are new to me, and it turned out to be double the fun. I was pleasantly surprised and “electrified” by the story. Sorry for the pun, but apropos, as one MC (Kaeva) was an “estranged” who could short circuit whole cities (thus the title, which was also symbolic). I like dystopian and paranormal, with a nice dose of gay romance without it overwhelming the story, and this one had just the right balance, making it a joy to read.
Kelly Wyre & A.F. Henley’s writing was descriptive, easy-to-read, well-paced and action-packed. One nice part of their world building was the different kinds of estrangements, and how they mixed and created a society on the Isle of Exile. This set up some good action scenes and nice moments, like . The sex scenes were all from the perception of a receiver, so to speak, and not fully like a guy might think and feel; but they were still good enough to cap off the slow build and capture the moment. The story was engaging throughout, even if predictable in spots, and ended with a nice exciting climax.
The story was effectively told in third person from the pov’s of Kaeva and Eddie, with a well-developed cast of secondaries as well. I appreciated the diversity that was present, including Kaeva’s being black and bisexual. I grew to like and care for both MCs. The tension between them, moving from reluctant tolerance to lovers, was quite the journey. I enjoyed how the tension was magnified by the physical one created by Kaeva’s not being able to touch without possibly electrocuting the person.
The opposites-attract worked well, as did the age gap. Kaeva (36) was a gruff, quiet loner, yet caring and interesting. Eddie (25) was talkative, spontaneous, and persistent, but seemed to be a bit too immature for his age. Sadly, he had suicidal thoughts, driven by his “gift” of picking up people’s evil thoughts. But this also presented a major disconnect for me, in that he didn’t think or act like someone thinking about killing himself, such as in his bubbly optimism. In a way good for the reader, his constant diarhea of the mouth was indeed irritating (cleverly bringing me to feel the same as Kaeva). Fortunately, his snide sarcastic remarks were a perfect counter to Kaeva’s soberness and roughness.
All in all, an exciting pairing of MCs as well as authors, full of elements that made this a good start to carry forward into the series.
March 9, 2017
Great world-building, decent relationship, big consequences yet intimate story. I was into the sci fi/dystopian world enough that I would have kept reading in it even without a romance.
February 23, 2017
“Everybody meets the dark alone.”
Breaker (Exile #1) takes us to a place where some people (called Estranged) have superpowers that could annihilate the world. The danger that the Estranged pose caused them to get hunted, shunned, and feared even by their own family. Feared even by their own selves for what they could do to the people around them.
Eddie and Kaeva are two of such people. In this book we feel their fears, their pain, and the great lengths they go through to isolate themselves--to ensure they do not harm others.
I love Breaker (Exile #1) because of these two relatable characters. Like everyone else they seek for their true purpose in life. I also love that they are a walking contradiction. They are strong and yet they are weak, flawed. They are independent and yet they continue to long for that someone who will make them whole. They want to be alone and yet deep down they know they can't. The loneliness for living alone is heartbreaking.
Five stars for Breaker (Exile #1). I hope to read more about Rivet, Mecken, Oberon, and Lake.
Breaker (Exile #1) takes us to a place where some people (called Estranged) have superpowers that could annihilate the world. The danger that the Estranged pose caused them to get hunted, shunned, and feared even by their own family. Feared even by their own selves for what they could do to the people around them.
Eddie and Kaeva are two of such people. In this book we feel their fears, their pain, and the great lengths they go through to isolate themselves--to ensure they do not harm others.
I love Breaker (Exile #1) because of these two relatable characters. Like everyone else they seek for their true purpose in life. I also love that they are a walking contradiction. They are strong and yet they are weak, flawed. They are independent and yet they continue to long for that someone who will make them whole. They want to be alone and yet deep down they know they can't. The loneliness for living alone is heartbreaking.
Five stars for Breaker (Exile #1). I hope to read more about Rivet, Mecken, Oberon, and Lake.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2017
Rating: 4 stars. I really enjoyed this novel set in a dystopian world where powers are manifested by a small percentage of the population due the "Cure". Not everyone's powers are beneficial and it explores in detail the rights of individuals to choose suicide over living with the consequences of their new powers. If reading about suicide is a trigger for anyone, I would avoid this book as this theme is prevalent throughout the whole novel.
January 28, 2017
From Magnolia Reviews: Five Petals
Everything in this book worked. The world building created levels of nuance that had me wanting to dig more into the Estranged and their creation, but the emotion in the book is what really kept me reading. This is a beautifully written story and I absolutely recommend it.
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Everything in this book worked. The world building created levels of nuance that had me wanting to dig more into the Estranged and their creation, but the emotion in the book is what really kept me reading. This is a beautifully written story and I absolutely recommend it.
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February 10, 2017
I really enjoyed this one. It's a bit different than most in its genre, which I found refreshing. I liked the characters and world building. It's not a perfect read, as there are bits that kind of tumble together due to how it's paced and written, but that wasn't enough to deter the enjoyment level. I'm definitely looking forward to the next installment.
May 15, 2017
Written for Boy Meets Boy Reviews
I have a thing for psychic abilities. I think it was created by my thirteen year old self reading Carrie for the first time, while on a backpacking trip with my school.
Authors who can dream up cool abilities, and how they can manifest rarely disappoint me.
This story was cool. There were a lot of fun abilities, and names for the abilities, and I became absorbed in this story from chapter one.
Kaeva is a loner on the island, Exile, and has been tasked with taking care of a new intake. Because of his unpredictable ability, he isolates himself to the farthest part of the island, and is not happy about having to take care of the new person, whom no one actually knows, but one of the island founders has dreamed about.
Eddie has dreams of ending it all. He has a plan and intends to play it out on an island home his uncle left for him in his Will. On his way, an emergency happens and he ends up on a journey to an unknown place. He has no issues with this, as it is a final adventure before the big sleep.
When Kaeva meets Eddie he is less than impressed, and with Eddie’s ability not obvious, and considered weak, Kaeva does not understand why Eddie wants to kill himself.
There is a fair amount of heaviness with Eddie’s suicidal ideations, and I caution readers who may be triggered by this. Eddie isn’t depressed, per se, but he is feeling useless, alone, and fearful. His mind picks things up that he cannot control, he has never been in contact with anyone else who Estranged, and he hasn’t been able to connect with anyone normal.
This story isn’t so much about Eddie’s suicide mission, as it is about Kaeva and Eddie learning to connect. Kaeva has had very few good experiences being around people, and it is difficult for him to be around Eddie without worrying he will kill him.
But as the story progresses, the connection and communication grows, until they are at ease with each other in a way they have never been with anyone else. I found that both had really lovely personalities, as different as they were, and managed to find some happy as they learned about each other.
I’m excited about this series. I enjoyed this book a lot. The world building was thorough, but leaving enough for more stories to follow. I hope the authors run with this, and that they have more to tell from this world.
This is not an action adventure, but more about a group of people living with abilities that can be harmful to themselves and/or others, and making a life for themselves, away from the rest of civilisation.
I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Sci-Fi, specifically genetic mutations, with psychic abilities.
A review copy was provided for an honest opinion
I have a thing for psychic abilities. I think it was created by my thirteen year old self reading Carrie for the first time, while on a backpacking trip with my school.
Authors who can dream up cool abilities, and how they can manifest rarely disappoint me.
This story was cool. There were a lot of fun abilities, and names for the abilities, and I became absorbed in this story from chapter one.
Kaeva is a loner on the island, Exile, and has been tasked with taking care of a new intake. Because of his unpredictable ability, he isolates himself to the farthest part of the island, and is not happy about having to take care of the new person, whom no one actually knows, but one of the island founders has dreamed about.
Eddie has dreams of ending it all. He has a plan and intends to play it out on an island home his uncle left for him in his Will. On his way, an emergency happens and he ends up on a journey to an unknown place. He has no issues with this, as it is a final adventure before the big sleep.
When Kaeva meets Eddie he is less than impressed, and with Eddie’s ability not obvious, and considered weak, Kaeva does not understand why Eddie wants to kill himself.
There is a fair amount of heaviness with Eddie’s suicidal ideations, and I caution readers who may be triggered by this. Eddie isn’t depressed, per se, but he is feeling useless, alone, and fearful. His mind picks things up that he cannot control, he has never been in contact with anyone else who Estranged, and he hasn’t been able to connect with anyone normal.
This story isn’t so much about Eddie’s suicide mission, as it is about Kaeva and Eddie learning to connect. Kaeva has had very few good experiences being around people, and it is difficult for him to be around Eddie without worrying he will kill him.
But as the story progresses, the connection and communication grows, until they are at ease with each other in a way they have never been with anyone else. I found that both had really lovely personalities, as different as they were, and managed to find some happy as they learned about each other.
I’m excited about this series. I enjoyed this book a lot. The world building was thorough, but leaving enough for more stories to follow. I hope the authors run with this, and that they have more to tell from this world.
This is not an action adventure, but more about a group of people living with abilities that can be harmful to themselves and/or others, and making a life for themselves, away from the rest of civilisation.
I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Sci-Fi, specifically genetic mutations, with psychic abilities.
A review copy was provided for an honest opinion
December 3, 2017
2017 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Breaker (Exile #1) Kelly Wyre & A.F. Henley
1) This was a really enjoyable book to read. And I will be keeping an eye out for future books in this series.
2) Fantastic world-building and a great concept are somewhat wasted on a too-familiar romance that never rings true and a theme of suicide and self-worth that was too heavy-handed for the material.
1) This was a really enjoyable book to read. And I will be keeping an eye out for future books in this series.
2) Fantastic world-building and a great concept are somewhat wasted on a too-familiar romance that never rings true and a theme of suicide and self-worth that was too heavy-handed for the material.
March 24, 2020
I found the setup to be a bit long in the first chapters. However, when the two MCs got together, i really got into the story. It wasn't anything extraordinary or unexpected, I could see where this was going but I still enjoyed it a lot. The sex scenes were very, very hot.
It says it's book 1, but it's been close to 3 years now, so maybe book 2 isn't coming. Either way, I have a feeling a second book might be about another set of characters and I'm not sur I'd care for that. I'm happy to consider this a standalone.
It says it's book 1, but it's been close to 3 years now, so maybe book 2 isn't coming. Either way, I have a feeling a second book might be about another set of characters and I'm not sur I'd care for that. I'm happy to consider this a standalone.
January 10, 2017
I #@)%*&)( loved this book. The whole world the characters all of it. Cannot wait to read more. If you like end of the world with a fantasy/scifi twist you'll love this. Will add more later if I think of it but it's really good.
October 28, 2019
Great read
This was the first book i have read by these authors and I was pleasantly surprised by how great a read it was it's deffinitly a 5 star book and definitely worth the read will buy again from these authors
This was the first book i have read by these authors and I was pleasantly surprised by how great a read it was it's deffinitly a 5 star book and definitely worth the read will buy again from these authors
March 14, 2017
2.5 Stars
August 16, 2017
very good!!! i wonder what the second book will be about
February 4, 2019
I LOVED THIS!!!!! 😭
January 7, 2017
I love books like this one. It is more of a sci-fi paranormal book but at the same time it is what a lot of people go through in our everyday world. This book is about finding our own self worth, place in the world, and creating our own happiness with in ourselves without looking for someone else to do that for us.
The Cure turned so many people's lives upside down and inside out. It mutates some of those that survive it and in turn either makes them very sick or it makes them have powers that they have never had before. Some people stayed the same as they was before the cure but the ones that was affected by it had to lie if they could or hide out or find a safe haven.
The Exile was a safe haven for a lot of people but only those of strong believing or of strong will was able to reach Exile. When Eddie found Exile he had already decided that he had nothing worth living for. He could not figure out his worth in the world and even though he was seriously falling for the most unexpected person, Kaeva, it did not make a difference in how he viewed his own worth.
Kaeva never expected when Eddie turned up on the island to actually have found the one person that could forever change his life. Because of the mutation Kaeva could not touch or be touched by anyone without him killing them with his electrical mutation. So when Eddie could touch and be touch by Eddie it changed Kaeva's whole life. But more then that the more he got to know Eddie the more he fell for him. Before Kaeva even realizes it he had fallen in love with Eddie and was willing to whatever it took to make Eddie realize that he had more worth in him then he realizes.
Though Kaeva tried to make Eddie realize that he more to live for then he did to die, Kaeva was not able to get through to him. It took a small girl and a boy to help Eddie to realize that he just might have more worth then he ever realized. The question is did his realizing it come in time or not?
This book was truly an amazing read. It is action packed and full of wonder and amazement. I cannot wait till the next book comes out to see what is going to happen next.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
The Cure turned so many people's lives upside down and inside out. It mutates some of those that survive it and in turn either makes them very sick or it makes them have powers that they have never had before. Some people stayed the same as they was before the cure but the ones that was affected by it had to lie if they could or hide out or find a safe haven.
The Exile was a safe haven for a lot of people but only those of strong believing or of strong will was able to reach Exile. When Eddie found Exile he had already decided that he had nothing worth living for. He could not figure out his worth in the world and even though he was seriously falling for the most unexpected person, Kaeva, it did not make a difference in how he viewed his own worth.
Kaeva never expected when Eddie turned up on the island to actually have found the one person that could forever change his life. Because of the mutation Kaeva could not touch or be touched by anyone without him killing them with his electrical mutation. So when Eddie could touch and be touch by Eddie it changed Kaeva's whole life. But more then that the more he got to know Eddie the more he fell for him. Before Kaeva even realizes it he had fallen in love with Eddie and was willing to whatever it took to make Eddie realize that he had more worth in him then he realizes.
Though Kaeva tried to make Eddie realize that he more to live for then he did to die, Kaeva was not able to get through to him. It took a small girl and a boy to help Eddie to realize that he just might have more worth then he ever realized. The question is did his realizing it come in time or not?
This book was truly an amazing read. It is action packed and full of wonder and amazement. I cannot wait till the next book comes out to see what is going to happen next.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
March 31, 2017
Breaker is moving and thought-provoking. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a dystopian urban fantasy with some romance.
This book started a bit slow, but it didn’t take long for me to get really engaged. Kaeva and Eddie are great characters with history and depth. I also appreciate that Kaeva is bisexual and black. Unfortunately ethnic minorities and bisexual characters are still somewhat rare from what I’ve seen in LGBTQ fiction, so this was refreshing.
Some deeply moving topics are explored in this book in an intelligent and compassionate way. I also love the world development. The social and scientific aspects are thought-provoking and engaging.
I wouldn’t call this a highly romantic or erotic story. But there is some good romantic tension and a few very steamy explicit scenes.
Breaker is the first part of a series, but I feel it can be read as a standalone book. It has a solid ending and feels like a complete story. That said, I’m really looking forward to exploring more of this world and these characters.
*I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
This book started a bit slow, but it didn’t take long for me to get really engaged. Kaeva and Eddie are great characters with history and depth. I also appreciate that Kaeva is bisexual and black. Unfortunately ethnic minorities and bisexual characters are still somewhat rare from what I’ve seen in LGBTQ fiction, so this was refreshing.
Some deeply moving topics are explored in this book in an intelligent and compassionate way. I also love the world development. The social and scientific aspects are thought-provoking and engaging.
I wouldn’t call this a highly romantic or erotic story. But there is some good romantic tension and a few very steamy explicit scenes.
Breaker is the first part of a series, but I feel it can be read as a standalone book. It has a solid ending and feels like a complete story. That said, I’m really looking forward to exploring more of this world and these characters.
*I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
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