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It’s the year 2191 and the last known civilization hides behind a giant steel wall buried deep within a forest. For over eighty years, Nimbus has thrived under one rule: Separation. When a kid turns fourteen, they’re kicked outside the wall. For eleven years, they must survive before being given a chance at re-entry. It’s Nimbus’ way of keeping an identity the previous world didn’t have; it’s their way of preventing history from repeating itself.
Sam Martin has spent his first thirteen years in Nimbus, but today’s different. Today is Sam’s fourteenth birthday.
Meanwhile, Sam’s brother, Sean, was recently granted re-admittance to Nimbus after surviving his eleven years. Assigned to work as a member of the Elite Guard, Sean slowly begins to realize there’s something deeply wrong with how Nimbus works.
Outside the wall, Elise waits. Directed by Sean to find Sam when he’s sent out, Elise sits deep in the forest fending off a series of headaches that have bothered her since her first day outside. With one year left to prove her worth, Elise must teach Sam how to survive the horrors beyond the wall.
The outside is crawling with those willing to do anything to survive regardless of what it entails. Sam, Sean, and Elise must learn to cope with the darkness lurking both inside and outside the wall. If they don’t, those who hide in the shadows will win.
Sam Martin has spent his first thirteen years in Nimbus, but today’s different. Today is Sam’s fourteenth birthday.
Meanwhile, Sam’s brother, Sean, was recently granted re-admittance to Nimbus after surviving his eleven years. Assigned to work as a member of the Elite Guard, Sean slowly begins to realize there’s something deeply wrong with how Nimbus works.
Outside the wall, Elise waits. Directed by Sean to find Sam when he’s sent out, Elise sits deep in the forest fending off a series of headaches that have bothered her since her first day outside. With one year left to prove her worth, Elise must teach Sam how to survive the horrors beyond the wall.
The outside is crawling with those willing to do anything to survive regardless of what it entails. Sam, Sean, and Elise must learn to cope with the darkness lurking both inside and outside the wall. If they don’t, those who hide in the shadows will win.
362 pages, ebook
First published November 21, 2017
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A.C. Miller
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A.C. Miller is the author of the Young Adult Dystopian series, The Perfect Circle Trilogy. You can find all three books on Amazon in both paperback and on Kindle!
A.C. Miller is the author of the Young Adult Dystopian series, The Perfect Circle Trilogy. You can find all three books on Amazon in both paperback and on Kindle!
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June 18, 2018
*A free PDF copy of this book was given in exchange for an honest review*
This book has captivated me from the start. It was a page-turner, impossible to put down.
Miller has made it possible to hate the authorities with every cell in my body. My blood boils by just thinking about what goes on in the twisted concept of Nimbus. Sending out 14-year-olds into the outside, unequipped (well, except that they can bring only ONE thing) and expected to fight and hunt for the next 11 years.
The point of view switches between 4 characters, Sean, Elise, Abby and Sam and through it, you're able to understand their state of mind as well as their experiences outside the wall. Each character deals with loss, love, guilt and fear but they continue to fight on to put a stop to this twisted rule. Every chapter, the characters are faced with a struggle that's pulling them back or some motivational talk from one another to keep them sane.
There were some unexpected plot twists in the story that will keep you on your toes. You'll begin to wonder who is the bad guy here and who else is working with him. However, you'll still have faith knowing the fighting spirit of the characters.
The whole story was well developed, leaving no place for any uncertainty. All the questions I had while reading the book were answered in the next few chapters. It was clear that there weren't any plot holes.
I love the way each character, despite facing so many hardships and loss are selfless, knowing that not only to stay alive for themselves but for their close ones as well. I've grown attached to them and wanted them to win. However, it all comes with a price.
With Nimbus, you should always expect the unexpected. Perhaps not, since it might get to you before you get to it. Nimbus isn't the end. There's more to come.
This book has captivated me from the start. It was a page-turner, impossible to put down.
Miller has made it possible to hate the authorities with every cell in my body. My blood boils by just thinking about what goes on in the twisted concept of Nimbus. Sending out 14-year-olds into the outside, unequipped (well, except that they can bring only ONE thing) and expected to fight and hunt for the next 11 years.
The point of view switches between 4 characters, Sean, Elise, Abby and Sam and through it, you're able to understand their state of mind as well as their experiences outside the wall. Each character deals with loss, love, guilt and fear but they continue to fight on to put a stop to this twisted rule. Every chapter, the characters are faced with a struggle that's pulling them back or some motivational talk from one another to keep them sane.
There were some unexpected plot twists in the story that will keep you on your toes. You'll begin to wonder who is the bad guy here and who else is working with him. However, you'll still have faith knowing the fighting spirit of the characters.
The whole story was well developed, leaving no place for any uncertainty. All the questions I had while reading the book were answered in the next few chapters. It was clear that there weren't any plot holes.
I love the way each character, despite facing so many hardships and loss are selfless, knowing that not only to stay alive for themselves but for their close ones as well. I've grown attached to them and wanted them to win. However, it all comes with a price.
With Nimbus, you should always expect the unexpected. Perhaps not, since it might get to you before you get to it. Nimbus isn't the end. There's more to come.
May 13, 2018
I must say that this book would be awesome as a graphic novel. It had a darkness that would translate wonderfully.
The story is like taking The Purge and Hunger Games, mixing up those concepts while throwing a society back in time too.
I look forward to learning more about how are future became this subjugated and sinister world.
Mr. Miller is thoughtful in his writing style, with a clear understanding of depression and love.
The editing is well done with only around a dozen errors throughout, and none that are so impacting that they leave you confused.
I highly recommend this book to all dystopian readers!
The story is like taking The Purge and Hunger Games, mixing up those concepts while throwing a society back in time too.
I look forward to learning more about how are future became this subjugated and sinister world.
Mr. Miller is thoughtful in his writing style, with a clear understanding of depression and love.
The editing is well done with only around a dozen errors throughout, and none that are so impacting that they leave you confused.
I highly recommend this book to all dystopian readers!
May 25, 2021
I really enjoyed this book on many levels and I would really like to see it come to life as movie!! It is more than a young adult book to me, I liked that it held nothing back and it was more graphic than some books I have read in this genre. My favorite thing about the book is that you get to read as all the main characters, getting different points of views, which you do not get from a lot of books! Can't wait to finish the trilogy!
March 27, 2018
I really enjoyed the book overall. Near the end, the main villain felt a little disjointed from what I thought. I loved getting to know each of the characters, and I can’t wait to read the next book!
June 12, 2019
This book will suck you in and flip your head upside down. I got invested in each characters storyline and found myself questioning the integrity and the intentions of newly introduced characters. A few times I was yelling, “WHY!?” When the author took the plot in a direction I didn’t see comingnor that I didn’t want to go in. I’m excited for the next one in this series to be released.
May 12, 2018
Amazing book! Once I started it was so hard to put the book down. From start to finish it had suspense, twists, turns, and hope. I can't wait for the next book!
November 15, 2019
The set up and the suspense of meeting the characters in the second book was amazing, it was definitely unique. There was a lot of plot twist moments that I didnt expect at all. I love how it switches between 3 peoples POV and how we can really feel what they feel and know what they are thinking. This book really knew how to hit my feels and may I just say I almost cried a couple times while reading, I definitely recommend it to people who like thriller, suspense, and a little bit of romance.
September 27, 2018
This story was ok. Same old same old storyline. Characters were not unique. I kept reading just to see if anything new would happen. Took me a very long time to finish.
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