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Silo Saga Universe
Rebel State: Hidden
Spin off from Hugh Howey's World of WOOL...
Seventeen years ago, the California delegates to the National Convention were herded underground and locked into a silo while bombs exploded overhead. They’ve all done their best to survive since then — some of them with the help of mind-numbing drugs pumped into the water supply.
Now, the head of IT is dying, and the people around her believe they should have a say in who her replacement will be. They aren’t aware that this isn’t a democracy, that they’re all being watched from somewhere else, and that Laura Wayne has already chosen her successor. She’s picked 24-year-old Connor Brownell, the stepson of the mayor — but Connor has secrets of his own, hidden deep inside the silo.
There’s someone else down below, a man who’s carefully bided his time for all these years. He’s made himself essential to those around him, and when he finally decides to head upstairs with all those followers at his heels, he may not only discover a painful truth, he may destroy everything.
Seventeen years ago, the California delegates to the National Convention were herded underground and locked into a silo while bombs exploded overhead. They’ve all done their best to survive since then — some of them with the help of mind-numbing drugs pumped into the water supply.
Now, the head of IT is dying, and the people around her believe they should have a say in who her replacement will be. They aren’t aware that this isn’t a democracy, that they’re all being watched from somewhere else, and that Laura Wayne has already chosen her successor. She’s picked 24-year-old Connor Brownell, the stepson of the mayor — but Connor has secrets of his own, hidden deep inside the silo.
There’s someone else down below, a man who’s carefully bided his time for all these years. He’s made himself essential to those around him, and when he finally decides to head upstairs with all those followers at his heels, he may not only discover a painful truth, he may destroy everything.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2018
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July 23, 2025
I liked it. Lots of drama. 17 years after entering silo.
Had a fair amount of drama and action. I have been working my way through the Silo books for about 3 months now. I like that the Rebel State series starts at the very beginning - with the California delegation to the convention being shepherd into their silo. This book takes place 17 years later but features most of the characters from the 1st book. You can really get to know the characters and develop emotional attachments. There were a few surprises but I won't spoil them here. All in all, I think this was one of the better Silo books.
Had a fair amount of drama and action. I have been working my way through the Silo books for about 3 months now. I like that the Rebel State series starts at the very beginning - with the California delegation to the convention being shepherd into their silo. This book takes place 17 years later but features most of the characters from the 1st book. You can really get to know the characters and develop emotional attachments. There were a few surprises but I won't spoil them here. All in all, I think this was one of the better Silo books.
November 15, 2023
a stirring, tension-filled read
The overall feeling of this book is grim, as are nearly all the Silo stories, but is well-written and the plot moves along quickly. In fact , I was at the end of the story before I realized it. It is a little on the short side.
I was a little surprised at how the author resolved the crisis, and am dubious about whether the crowd of followers would react so calmly to seeing their leader brought down so decisively.
The overall feeling of this book is grim, as are nearly all the Silo stories, but is well-written and the plot moves along quickly. In fact , I was at the end of the story before I realized it. It is a little on the short side.
I was a little surprised at how the author resolved the crisis, and am dubious about whether the crowd of followers would react so calmly to seeing their leader brought down so decisively.
July 11, 2025
Fast paced but missing colored in characters. This book felt like an outline where characters were set in place but not fully colored in and developed. The antagonist seemed to come out of nowhere, and certain characters like Mel's dad didn't seem necessary. I'll continue to read the series because I am obsessed with thr Silo universe. Overall a dry read.
September 20, 2023
Definitely interesting to think about what the first generations went through. However, I got a bit distracted by some potential inconsistencies in terms of how much control Silo 1 has/had over everything (tracking births, people, conversations, etc.) but maybe they didn't have the same handle on things as in later years.
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December 15, 2023
What a fabulous, well written and well paced novel! Coming back to the worlds of the silos and getting a peek into the early days is a delight. These beautifully well rounded characters, and the boiling point of the mob made for a gripping read without becoming predictable.
January 14, 2024
feels like an original Wool story
I’ve read this one before but it took me a while to realize it because it really feels like I’m reading part of the original series. Worthwhile read. I finished it in one day.
I’ve read this one before but it took me a while to realize it because it really feels like I’m reading part of the original series. Worthwhile read. I finished it in one day.
February 28, 2025
from the beginning or is it
A great read that fills in some gaps and answers some questions but not all about the beginning of Wool. Davis does a great job staying within Hugh Howies Wool Universe but giving the reader an in depth look at some real families.
A great read that fills in some gaps and answers some questions but not all about the beginning of Wool. Davis does a great job staying within Hugh Howies Wool Universe but giving the reader an in depth look at some real families.
April 18, 2021
darker than some
1st decades of the Silos would have been a mess. Carol Davis portrays this time period well.
looking forward to the other ones.
1st decades of the Silos would have been a mess. Carol Davis portrays this time period well.
looking forward to the other ones.
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April 4, 2024Good stories. I love the silo series and its pretty nice that there are so many different ones people can make up.
October 28, 2025
A really good read!
I've read all the solos books. This series was a good one! I like that it started at the beginning of life in the silos.
I've read all the solos books. This series was a good one! I like that it started at the beginning of life in the silos.
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