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The Thaw Chronicles #2
Breaking: After the Thaw
Only the chosen shall breed.
Four teens must face the fallout of the Proving. Three have made it through. One has not.
Nova. Kian. Dex. Wren.
Four lives defined by the outcome. Four lives who thought the Proving was the most difficult test they would ever have to face.
They all assumed Askala was safe, but a link to the Outlands has been established and a Remnant invasion is now a threat. In a starving, damaged world, Askala has what others want.
Except the fight for survival is far more complicated than right or wrong, or us and them. It's about humanity versus Earth.
As bonds are fractured and new connections are forged, the question becomes - how do you fight for your world, but also your heart?
Four teens must face the fallout of the Proving. Three have made it through. One has not.
Nova. Kian. Dex. Wren.
Four lives defined by the outcome. Four lives who thought the Proving was the most difficult test they would ever have to face.
They all assumed Askala was safe, but a link to the Outlands has been established and a Remnant invasion is now a threat. In a starving, damaged world, Askala has what others want.
Except the fight for survival is far more complicated than right or wrong, or us and them. It's about humanity versus Earth.
As bonds are fractured and new connections are forged, the question becomes - how do you fight for your world, but also your heart?
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 21, 2020
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About the author
Tamar Sloan
141 books431 followersTamar really struggled writing this bio, in part because it’s in third person, but mostly because she hasn’t decided whether she’s primarily a psychologist who loves writing, or a writer with a lifelong fascination with psychology.
She must have been someone pretty awesome in a previous life (past life regression indicated a Care Bear), because she gets to do both. Beginning her career as a youth worker, then a secondary school teacher, before becoming a school psychologist, Tamar helps children and teens to live and thrive despite life’s hurdles like loss, relationship difficulties, mental health issues, and trauma.
As lover of reading, inspired by books that sparked beautiful movies in her head, Tamar loves to write young adult romance. To be honest, it was probably inevitable that her knowledge and love of literature would translate into writing emotion driven stories of finding life and love beyond our comfort zones. You can find out more about Tamar’s books at www.tamarsloan.com
A lifetime consumer of knowledge, Tamar holds degrees in Applied Science, Education and Psychology. When not reading, writing or working with teens, Tamar can be found with her husband and two children enjoying country life on their small slice of the Australian bush.
The driving force for all of Tamar’s writing is sharing and connecting. In truth, connecting with others is why she writes. She loves to hear from readers and fellow writers. Find her on all the usual social media channels or her website.
She must have been someone pretty awesome in a previous life (past life regression indicated a Care Bear), because she gets to do both. Beginning her career as a youth worker, then a secondary school teacher, before becoming a school psychologist, Tamar helps children and teens to live and thrive despite life’s hurdles like loss, relationship difficulties, mental health issues, and trauma.
As lover of reading, inspired by books that sparked beautiful movies in her head, Tamar loves to write young adult romance. To be honest, it was probably inevitable that her knowledge and love of literature would translate into writing emotion driven stories of finding life and love beyond our comfort zones. You can find out more about Tamar’s books at www.tamarsloan.com
A lifetime consumer of knowledge, Tamar holds degrees in Applied Science, Education and Psychology. When not reading, writing or working with teens, Tamar can be found with her husband and two children enjoying country life on their small slice of the Australian bush.
The driving force for all of Tamar’s writing is sharing and connecting. In truth, connecting with others is why she writes. She loves to hear from readers and fellow writers. Find her on all the usual social media channels or her website.
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March 2, 2020
Like I stated before, this book reminded me of the Maze Runner mixed with a Netflix show I love to watch called 3%. The drama and controversy in this book makes it hard to put down. The emotions and tension are like a roller coaster ride. I normally have a favorite character but I like them all individually for their own reasons. Although, I do want to slap Shiloh in the face; thats only because I am biased (Go NOVA). I cant wait for the next book.
April 29, 2020
This book continues the story of Askala and it's Bound and Inbound inhabitants.
It focuses on Wren, Kian, Dex and Nova after their proving tests.
The story is full of twists and turns which I cannot revealbas it would spoil the narrative.
It is an excellent read and I look forward to buying the next book.
It focuses on Wren, Kian, Dex and Nova after their proving tests.
The story is full of twists and turns which I cannot revealbas it would spoil the narrative.
It is an excellent read and I look forward to buying the next book.
August 21, 2022
This series is addictive. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book and I raced through this one also. However, it strains credulity for a society that is fighting for its survival to appoint a sixteen year old as its leader. Just saying.
September 13, 2025
And the chips continue to fall. *soft spoiler*
The book starts off with Nova’s Proving results.
There’s a constant tug of war between loyalty and morals amongst all characters.
I am once again shocked by the ending although I suspected Phoenix was something other than a romantic partner towards the end.
I’m immediately purchasing the next book.
The book starts off with Nova’s Proving results.
There’s a constant tug of war between loyalty and morals amongst all characters.
I am once again shocked by the ending although I suspected Phoenix was something other than a romantic partner towards the end.
I’m immediately purchasing the next book.
May 3, 2020
Another gripping adventure!
This proved (scuse the pun!) to be not only a riveting lockdown read, but a follow up full of twists and turns. And the parallels to the current world situation, and the way life can change so quickly and without warning, were more than uncanny and really made you think as a reader. Forbidden love adds another layer of complexity to a superbly plotted story. What will become of Askala and its people in the next titles...?
This proved (scuse the pun!) to be not only a riveting lockdown read, but a follow up full of twists and turns. And the parallels to the current world situation, and the way life can change so quickly and without warning, were more than uncanny and really made you think as a reader. Forbidden love adds another layer of complexity to a superbly plotted story. What will become of Askala and its people in the next titles...?
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April 27, 2020Finished book 1 and started book 2 right away, only to finish it later that evening. A very interesting dystopian that definitely keeps you guessing. I like the wide range of emotions I feel toward the characters and how I'm not sure who to root for. Looking forward to reading more.
My only complaint was that the timeline was a bit fuzzy here and there. It isn't often mentioned how much time has passed, so there were places where I thought it had only been a matter of days and then something happened that made me realize it had been weeks.
***As of January 2020 I no longer leave star ratings for the books I read.
My only complaint was that the timeline was a bit fuzzy here and there. It isn't often mentioned how much time has passed, so there were places where I thought it had only been a matter of days and then something happened that made me realize it had been weeks.
***As of January 2020 I no longer leave star ratings for the books I read.
November 18, 2021
The world. The characters. The angst!
Give me more!!
Give me more!!
February 26, 2021
This book was so much better than the first one! The first book felt like it was all about character development and the plot was a bit lacking (and often predictable). This book picks up right where the first book left off -- with Nova in the room as she gets her results of the Proving.
My favorite thing about this was all the twists and turns (a nice change from the first book), the emotional depth/struggle of Nova and Kian and Dex, and the way Kian sort of became the antagonist. I don't want to spoil anything, but I am happy with how they ended this book for his character after the path he walked throughout the book.
I would absolutely recommend this to anyone look for a quick read. I'm just not sure how this can possibly be such a long series...
My favorite thing about this was all the twists and turns (a nice change from the first book), the emotional depth/struggle of Nova and Kian and Dex, and the way Kian sort of became the antagonist. I don't want to spoil anything, but I am happy with how they ended this book for his character after the path he walked throughout the book.
I would absolutely recommend this to anyone look for a quick read. I'm just not sure how this can possibly be such a long series...
February 15, 2020
I found myself really eager to read Breaking the second full length book in the After The Thaw Series. I honestly, really love the covers of this book series. The birds that became more relevant to those that live in Askala in Rising, and in this book the birds are Ravens that carry messages to and from Wren. I think using the different coloured birds on the different books will make these books really cohesive as a series and stand out together on a book store shelf.
Breaking starts up right where Rising left off with poor Nova being in complete shock at the result of her Proving. Lots of thoughts are going through her mind, she is literally stunned in stillness, not believing what has just happened. I have to say I felt immediately hooked into this book just on my curiosity of Nova’s reaction to her own Proving. It has so many questions whizzing through my head! And we haven’t even found out about who the new High Bound council will be. A lot of people are in for a shock as a lot of people had sort of taken the Proving test results for granted.
Once everyone has revealed whether they are Bound or not, the next thing on the agenda is the choosing of the High Bound. It is announced that this year things will be slightly different as not that many people scored high enough on the tests to be eligible to become High Bound. As a consequence of this there will only be 7 High Bounds to form the council, meaning some of the members will have to take on two jobs/responsibilities rather than just the usual one. Shiloh volunteers for the infirmary job that was Nova’s dream and it is given to her. It will be Nova’s mother Thea that trains and works with Shiloh until she can fully take over. The meeting goes on and the other jobs are given out.
This review is so difficult to write without giving too much away. So much happens in this book to the characters as well as the sanctuary that is Askala. There’s a couple of totally unexpected pregnancies where the future mothers are Unbound! There’s relationship angst for Nova when she see’s Shiloh cosying up to Kian, the man she should have been building a future and a family with. Dex doesn’t know what to make of the relationship between Wren and new arrival Phoenix who seems to flirt with any female around him young, old, Bound, or Unbound. Callix had warned his son Dex change was coming, though I’m not sure he expected it to arrive in the form of more outsiders. This book left me with so many questions about Callix and the tests he set for the proving. Then there is the question of did he meddle with anything, such as the test results or the implants given to female unbounds…I guess we may find out in the next book.
Askala has a lot to deal with in this book, just as they seem to find one solution another problem crops up. Askala just seems to be recovering from it’s losses during the testing for the Provings when more “remnants” arrive via the ocean during a storm. Nova’s duty to Askala kicks in immediately and she raises the alarm to let the people know what is happening. When it looks like they will all drown Nova helps her friend Wren to rescue them and bring them safely ashore. Now new leader Kian has to decide what will be done with them. Magnus the former leader is also putting more pressure on his son to do the right thing, to protect those on the Oasis at Askala. Kian has many difficult decisions ahead of him.
I felt real sympathy for Nova who is trying to get her head round what she see’s as her own drop in status. The fact Shiloh begins to cling to Kian does not go unnoticed though it does upset Nova even more. Naturally Nova mourns the future that she no longer has. I am really looking forward to what the consequences of the secret tryst between Kian and Nova mean for the pair of them. Kian seems to be torn between his heart and love for Nova and his love and duty to Askala. No one has found out about their secret meeting and its results yet, though it won’t take long for Dex, who did see them meeting to guess what’s happened. When Nova thinks she is alone in her dilemma, it turns out another newly Unbound, Felicia is in a similar position. Felicia and her partner are plotting to run away to the Outlands to make a life for themselves there instead.
I felt sorry for Dex too who becomes increasingly confused about the relationship between Wren and new arrival of Phoenix. Phoenix and Wren are obviously close however Phoenix flirts with all the women he meets old, young, Bound or Unbound. When Phoenix’s heritage is revealed Dex will be in for an even bigger shock. When, how or even if it is revealed because it seems that a war may be on it’s way! Messages are being sent between Wren and her father. Wren wants her father to hold off a while but she receives a message that he will be arriving during the next big storm and looking at the sky a storm is looming right away!
We learn more about the life of the Unbound in this book and what they think of their position in society along with how they are treat, or rather not treat when it comes to injuries. Once again, the book is told from the different points of view of Wren, Nova, Kian and Dex. You get to see what they think about what is happening around them. Theirs Kian’s view and how he is expected to put his duty to Askala above all else even the love of his life. Then their Nova and her drop in status, revealing how her life has drastically changed. We discover some of the Bound and Ex-High Bound are willing to bend the rules a little for their own family. Dex has to deal with his feelings for Wren, as he see’s first hand how she interacts with newcomer Phoenix, who is in some ways the total opposite of the Askala people with their values and rules. We see Wren, still outgoing, brave, not afraid to stand for what she sees as right, being torn between doing the job she came to Askala to do, which could be described as spying and intelligence gathering and her new found loyalty to Dex and the few friends she has made who eagerly accepted her into their lives in Askala.
I truly adored the "irony" elements featured in the series so far, once again there is forbidden love between a Bound and Unbound. We have not one but two Unbound women becoming pregnant. I am absolutely loving the intricacies of the plot, it has been so well thought out and planned. The little hints at what is to come, the clues along the way revealing answers to questions that you ask later in the book. The mysteries solved along the way. I enjoy learning about the differences and similarities of traditions and ways of living of both the Askalan and Outlander people. I also really liked the two versions of the story of how and why Ronan was cast out of Askala. I haven't yet got to a point with this series where I think I know all about the world either the Askalan's or Outlander's are living in. I'm still curious to know more. Little things link some of the Outlander's having bird like names such as Wren and Phoenix....could Cy be a play on the word Cygnet? I'm looking forward to discovering more.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing reading this book were Wow! I had an inkling about some of the revelations in this book, but didn’t see some of the other coming at all. Brilliantly thought out details and clues as to what is yet to come.Wow! Just wow! Amazing! I am honestly seriously looking forward to Falling, yet at the same time not wanting the series to come to an end!
To sum up I love, love, love this series! From the characters to the plot I honestly enjoy reading it all. The detailing and descriptions are amazing and make the scenes easily envisioned. Definitely looking forward to reading more, I don’t want it all to end!
Breaking starts up right where Rising left off with poor Nova being in complete shock at the result of her Proving. Lots of thoughts are going through her mind, she is literally stunned in stillness, not believing what has just happened. I have to say I felt immediately hooked into this book just on my curiosity of Nova’s reaction to her own Proving. It has so many questions whizzing through my head! And we haven’t even found out about who the new High Bound council will be. A lot of people are in for a shock as a lot of people had sort of taken the Proving test results for granted.
Once everyone has revealed whether they are Bound or not, the next thing on the agenda is the choosing of the High Bound. It is announced that this year things will be slightly different as not that many people scored high enough on the tests to be eligible to become High Bound. As a consequence of this there will only be 7 High Bounds to form the council, meaning some of the members will have to take on two jobs/responsibilities rather than just the usual one. Shiloh volunteers for the infirmary job that was Nova’s dream and it is given to her. It will be Nova’s mother Thea that trains and works with Shiloh until she can fully take over. The meeting goes on and the other jobs are given out.
This review is so difficult to write without giving too much away. So much happens in this book to the characters as well as the sanctuary that is Askala. There’s a couple of totally unexpected pregnancies where the future mothers are Unbound! There’s relationship angst for Nova when she see’s Shiloh cosying up to Kian, the man she should have been building a future and a family with. Dex doesn’t know what to make of the relationship between Wren and new arrival Phoenix who seems to flirt with any female around him young, old, Bound, or Unbound. Callix had warned his son Dex change was coming, though I’m not sure he expected it to arrive in the form of more outsiders. This book left me with so many questions about Callix and the tests he set for the proving. Then there is the question of did he meddle with anything, such as the test results or the implants given to female unbounds…I guess we may find out in the next book.
Askala has a lot to deal with in this book, just as they seem to find one solution another problem crops up. Askala just seems to be recovering from it’s losses during the testing for the Provings when more “remnants” arrive via the ocean during a storm. Nova’s duty to Askala kicks in immediately and she raises the alarm to let the people know what is happening. When it looks like they will all drown Nova helps her friend Wren to rescue them and bring them safely ashore. Now new leader Kian has to decide what will be done with them. Magnus the former leader is also putting more pressure on his son to do the right thing, to protect those on the Oasis at Askala. Kian has many difficult decisions ahead of him.
I felt real sympathy for Nova who is trying to get her head round what she see’s as her own drop in status. The fact Shiloh begins to cling to Kian does not go unnoticed though it does upset Nova even more. Naturally Nova mourns the future that she no longer has. I am really looking forward to what the consequences of the secret tryst between Kian and Nova mean for the pair of them. Kian seems to be torn between his heart and love for Nova and his love and duty to Askala. No one has found out about their secret meeting and its results yet, though it won’t take long for Dex, who did see them meeting to guess what’s happened. When Nova thinks she is alone in her dilemma, it turns out another newly Unbound, Felicia is in a similar position. Felicia and her partner are plotting to run away to the Outlands to make a life for themselves there instead.
I felt sorry for Dex too who becomes increasingly confused about the relationship between Wren and new arrival of Phoenix. Phoenix and Wren are obviously close however Phoenix flirts with all the women he meets old, young, Bound or Unbound. When Phoenix’s heritage is revealed Dex will be in for an even bigger shock. When, how or even if it is revealed because it seems that a war may be on it’s way! Messages are being sent between Wren and her father. Wren wants her father to hold off a while but she receives a message that he will be arriving during the next big storm and looking at the sky a storm is looming right away!
We learn more about the life of the Unbound in this book and what they think of their position in society along with how they are treat, or rather not treat when it comes to injuries. Once again, the book is told from the different points of view of Wren, Nova, Kian and Dex. You get to see what they think about what is happening around them. Theirs Kian’s view and how he is expected to put his duty to Askala above all else even the love of his life. Then their Nova and her drop in status, revealing how her life has drastically changed. We discover some of the Bound and Ex-High Bound are willing to bend the rules a little for their own family. Dex has to deal with his feelings for Wren, as he see’s first hand how she interacts with newcomer Phoenix, who is in some ways the total opposite of the Askala people with their values and rules. We see Wren, still outgoing, brave, not afraid to stand for what she sees as right, being torn between doing the job she came to Askala to do, which could be described as spying and intelligence gathering and her new found loyalty to Dex and the few friends she has made who eagerly accepted her into their lives in Askala.
I truly adored the "irony" elements featured in the series so far, once again there is forbidden love between a Bound and Unbound. We have not one but two Unbound women becoming pregnant. I am absolutely loving the intricacies of the plot, it has been so well thought out and planned. The little hints at what is to come, the clues along the way revealing answers to questions that you ask later in the book. The mysteries solved along the way. I enjoy learning about the differences and similarities of traditions and ways of living of both the Askalan and Outlander people. I also really liked the two versions of the story of how and why Ronan was cast out of Askala. I haven't yet got to a point with this series where I think I know all about the world either the Askalan's or Outlander's are living in. I'm still curious to know more. Little things link some of the Outlander's having bird like names such as Wren and Phoenix....could Cy be a play on the word Cygnet? I'm looking forward to discovering more.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing reading this book were Wow! I had an inkling about some of the revelations in this book, but didn’t see some of the other coming at all. Brilliantly thought out details and clues as to what is yet to come.Wow! Just wow! Amazing! I am honestly seriously looking forward to Falling, yet at the same time not wanting the series to come to an end!
To sum up I love, love, love this series! From the characters to the plot I honestly enjoy reading it all. The detailing and descriptions are amazing and make the scenes easily envisioned. Definitely looking forward to reading more, I don’t want it all to end!
March 12, 2020
THEY DID IT AGAIN.
Y’ALL.
I’ve been in the worst reading slump ever recorded in the history of readers for about the last 3 years. THREE YEARS. Then one day, whilst bumbling through Facebook (as one does), I stumbled across these authors promoting the prequel for their new book series. The story sounded intriguing, so I picked it up. And it changed my life.
I haven’t enjoyed reading in a long time. All of a sudden, I’m flying through this series and *hungering* for more every time I turn the last page. What magic is this?
Tamar and Heidi do an amazing job of building their worlds and creating characters you become invested in. These novels continue to take a fascinating look at classism and the line between what’s accepted/expected and what’s actually right.
So rarely am I caught off-guard by plot twists (I usually see them coming very early on) but I was fooled once again by this ending. Once it was revealed all I could do was ask myself how I managed to miss it...it was so obvious. But miss it I did and let me tell you: I ain’t mad about it. I adore these books for how much they intrigue me, how they make me question the norm, how they surprise me again and again.
I finished this last night and stared at my Kindle library for a while wondering what to read next. Then I turned it off and went to bed. Because how could I pick up anything else after that??
Book 3 cannot release soon enough.
Y’ALL.
I’ve been in the worst reading slump ever recorded in the history of readers for about the last 3 years. THREE YEARS. Then one day, whilst bumbling through Facebook (as one does), I stumbled across these authors promoting the prequel for their new book series. The story sounded intriguing, so I picked it up. And it changed my life.
I haven’t enjoyed reading in a long time. All of a sudden, I’m flying through this series and *hungering* for more every time I turn the last page. What magic is this?
Tamar and Heidi do an amazing job of building their worlds and creating characters you become invested in. These novels continue to take a fascinating look at classism and the line between what’s accepted/expected and what’s actually right.
So rarely am I caught off-guard by plot twists (I usually see them coming very early on) but I was fooled once again by this ending. Once it was revealed all I could do was ask myself how I managed to miss it...it was so obvious. But miss it I did and let me tell you: I ain’t mad about it. I adore these books for how much they intrigue me, how they make me question the norm, how they surprise me again and again.
I finished this last night and stared at my Kindle library for a while wondering what to read next. Then I turned it off and went to bed. Because how could I pick up anything else after that??
Book 3 cannot release soon enough.
July 20, 2022
Rounding up to 4 stars for the revelations alone
Gah. I was so conflicted! Because, MAN this thing had problems. But in the end, 4 stars feels right.
Allow me to elaborate...
In some ways, it was more of the same as book one in that it continued on with an interesting premise without the benefit of a believable foundation to justify its existence. In other ways, it still managed to offer its own unique taste to the entire thing despite being only the second book in the series. It wasn't astronomically better but it most definitely wasn't worse. And yet, the sameness it shared with book one didn't really hold water either. The sheer number of revelations alone (some predictable, some very much NOT) gave this book the proper amount of edge to earn a 4th star outta me.
Not only did this book pick up literally EXACTLY where book one left off (thank goodness for that), but it never stopped giving me something new to ponder over. I would be able to accurately guess one thing that would happen, only to be blindsided by another. There were definitely far more gut-punching moments, some that managed to lull some tears outta me (already?). Being inside our main characters' heads (Nova, Kian, Wren, and Dex) served well in keeping things interesting by showcasing their myriad of emotional conflicts. All four characters showed significant growth, some more than others, which is important in getting me to care about them. Well played, ladies (authors). Well played.
I like the world and the people who inhabit it, but I can't deny that I'm still not really buying it, not like I want to, anyway. It definitely solved some of my problems with book one by providing much-needed answers (particularly about the Outlands), but in doing so it also still left more questions. But alas, seeing as how this series is pretty big, I'd imagine more of the details I'm craving are being left to later entries. I'm desperate for more to chew on, and yet, I'm already frickin' intrigued at the same time. There may not have been the sustenance of a main course (yet), but there were a hell of a lot of appetizers that kept me busy.
Thematically, I could totally see where the story was going, and it was pretty obvious. And despite that, the details in getting there were quite fascinating and legit HOGGED my attention as the story carried on into more complicated territory. Soon, I became indifferent to the problems I had because the distraction of all the good things became too much. Yes, there were still problems throughout this book, just like its predecessor. But after awhile, I kinda stopped caring as much. Do I still want even MORE answers? Absolutely. But as of now, I think I would rather just sorta enjoy the ride.
I'm still very much on board with this series. I wanna know how it's all gonna go down, ESPECIALLY given all I've learned. And whoa boy. The things I've learned! Gonna be wild.
Gah. I was so conflicted! Because, MAN this thing had problems. But in the end, 4 stars feels right.
Allow me to elaborate...
In some ways, it was more of the same as book one in that it continued on with an interesting premise without the benefit of a believable foundation to justify its existence. In other ways, it still managed to offer its own unique taste to the entire thing despite being only the second book in the series. It wasn't astronomically better but it most definitely wasn't worse. And yet, the sameness it shared with book one didn't really hold water either. The sheer number of revelations alone (some predictable, some very much NOT) gave this book the proper amount of edge to earn a 4th star outta me.
Not only did this book pick up literally EXACTLY where book one left off (thank goodness for that), but it never stopped giving me something new to ponder over. I would be able to accurately guess one thing that would happen, only to be blindsided by another. There were definitely far more gut-punching moments, some that managed to lull some tears outta me (already?). Being inside our main characters' heads (Nova, Kian, Wren, and Dex) served well in keeping things interesting by showcasing their myriad of emotional conflicts. All four characters showed significant growth, some more than others, which is important in getting me to care about them. Well played, ladies (authors). Well played.
I like the world and the people who inhabit it, but I can't deny that I'm still not really buying it, not like I want to, anyway. It definitely solved some of my problems with book one by providing much-needed answers (particularly about the Outlands), but in doing so it also still left more questions. But alas, seeing as how this series is pretty big, I'd imagine more of the details I'm craving are being left to later entries. I'm desperate for more to chew on, and yet, I'm already frickin' intrigued at the same time. There may not have been the sustenance of a main course (yet), but there were a hell of a lot of appetizers that kept me busy.
Thematically, I could totally see where the story was going, and it was pretty obvious. And despite that, the details in getting there were quite fascinating and legit HOGGED my attention as the story carried on into more complicated territory. Soon, I became indifferent to the problems I had because the distraction of all the good things became too much. Yes, there were still problems throughout this book, just like its predecessor. But after awhile, I kinda stopped caring as much. Do I still want even MORE answers? Absolutely. But as of now, I think I would rather just sorta enjoy the ride.
I'm still very much on board with this series. I wanna know how it's all gonna go down, ESPECIALLY given all I've learned. And whoa boy. The things I've learned! Gonna be wild.
February 4, 2020
„Breaking“ is the second installment the Burning Series set in a dystopian version of our own earth where - due to some cataclysm - humans struggle to survive in extreme environment. The story follows seamlessly the events depicted in “Rising”.
Askala, which is in fact Alaska in an undetermined future, after a climatic cataclysm has rendered the planet for the most part inhabitable, was created with the objective to help the earth to regenerate and become hospitable again. In order to due so the members of the community established a rigid set of rules that should protect the society and the planet alike. The Askalans are divided into Bounded and Unbounded, the Bounded are responsible for Askala, while the Unbounded are free of all responsibility, while they are “well cared for” they have less allowances as the Bounded and no right to procreate. The Proving, a test every Askalan must endure, decides her/his place in society.
After “Rising” it seems clear that the rules are not as straightforward as they should. In “Breaking” we follow Kian, Dex, Nova, Wren and Felicia into a new chapter of their life, some will become Bounded, and even serve as leaders (High Bounded), others are found less capable and become Unbounded. But this time, society is changing, and the rules do not always make sense. Moreover, the threat imposed by the Remnants (people living outside of Askala, beyond the acidic ocean) and their different way of life becomes very real.
“The Burning Series” is without any doubt the best dystopian series of this decade, it lines effortlessly up with “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent” and surpasses them with a very carefully crafted world, the right amount of dystopia and social critique, the constantly questioning of the values and drawbacks of the system that allow the reader to understand the strengths and flaws of the system and to find unsettling similarities to our own society.
Tamar Sloan and Heidi Catherine have created a wonderful world, beautiful and terrifying at the same time. Their writing is fluid and nuanced, with a very good editing and a powerful message, all of it embedded in a fantastic story, which is deep and highly entertaining at the same time, a real page-tuner and a great adventure. I cannot wait to see how the story enfolds.
Askala, which is in fact Alaska in an undetermined future, after a climatic cataclysm has rendered the planet for the most part inhabitable, was created with the objective to help the earth to regenerate and become hospitable again. In order to due so the members of the community established a rigid set of rules that should protect the society and the planet alike. The Askalans are divided into Bounded and Unbounded, the Bounded are responsible for Askala, while the Unbounded are free of all responsibility, while they are “well cared for” they have less allowances as the Bounded and no right to procreate. The Proving, a test every Askalan must endure, decides her/his place in society.
After “Rising” it seems clear that the rules are not as straightforward as they should. In “Breaking” we follow Kian, Dex, Nova, Wren and Felicia into a new chapter of their life, some will become Bounded, and even serve as leaders (High Bounded), others are found less capable and become Unbounded. But this time, society is changing, and the rules do not always make sense. Moreover, the threat imposed by the Remnants (people living outside of Askala, beyond the acidic ocean) and their different way of life becomes very real.
“The Burning Series” is without any doubt the best dystopian series of this decade, it lines effortlessly up with “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent” and surpasses them with a very carefully crafted world, the right amount of dystopia and social critique, the constantly questioning of the values and drawbacks of the system that allow the reader to understand the strengths and flaws of the system and to find unsettling similarities to our own society.
Tamar Sloan and Heidi Catherine have created a wonderful world, beautiful and terrifying at the same time. Their writing is fluid and nuanced, with a very good editing and a powerful message, all of it embedded in a fantastic story, which is deep and highly entertaining at the same time, a real page-tuner and a great adventure. I cannot wait to see how the story enfolds.
August 19, 2020
THE CAWPILE OF 'BREAKING'
Faced with new challenges and positions within their society, the main characters from Rising are greatly developed here, and allowed to take on new responsibilities. There are bigger gaps created between the central character and they find themselves on different sides of the growing unrest. Kian takes some unlikely drastic steps towards the darker side and acts incredibly naively at times, which seems out of character. Nova, Callix and Dex have some interesting character development, while Felicia seems forgotten about and Phoenix takes on the part she carried in the first book = 6
While much of the atmosphere from the first novel remains the same, the tension is slightly different, as it's centred around the relationships between the main characters and the new players. Askala is somewhat more fleshed out here, but not much. The world still feels empty and devoid of living beings outside of ten key characters, which makes the supposedly growing unrest and resistance somewhat difficult to accept = 7
The swift and simple, yet effective writing style from Rising returns here, this time with a slightly stronger sense of emotion and sharper humour = 8
The plot of Breaking effectively picks up where Rising left, naturally taking the story forward towards the next big twist of events. The characters spend most of the novel sitting imprisoned, talking emotions, avoiding each other or actively looking for each other. There are a few big but fairly predicable twists along the way and the build-up towards the end doesn't feel as rewarding as in Rising, Then we have the obvious-yet-surprising twist ending which feels like an Empire Strikes Back-ripoff and I don't know if I like it or not = 6
With no interesting provings to put the relationships between the characters to the test, the writers focus on triangle dramas, political intrigues and a resistance plot to keep readers interested. Character relationships are greatly developed but the build-up towards war and revolution feels a bit off. Things move at a brisk pace but still, it feels like very little happens until suddenly the storm is on everyone by the end of the book. There are less strong hooks in Breaking as well, which makes the reading experience less tense = 6
The writers have taken some convenient shortcuts to making things smoother, but that also hurts the logic of the novel somewhat. How was it that Wren could escape the prison so easily? And Callix could go on plotting his way just like that, without anyone noticing? And Kian seems to change the way he thinks and acts in a flash to suit a certain situation. These things feel a bit too convenient to move the plot forward quickly and it came across as lazy writing in my eyes = 4
I was excerpting this novel to greatly build upon the groundwork laid by the first book, but most of that is missing. Breaking doesn't deliver on the promise set by Rising but feels like a filler book before the third entry in the series. Still, with great characters, fine writing and a fascinating setting, it's a pretty solid book = 6
CAWPILE RATING: 6.14 / 10 = 3 stars
Faced with new challenges and positions within their society, the main characters from Rising are greatly developed here, and allowed to take on new responsibilities. There are bigger gaps created between the central character and they find themselves on different sides of the growing unrest. Kian takes some unlikely drastic steps towards the darker side and acts incredibly naively at times, which seems out of character. Nova, Callix and Dex have some interesting character development, while Felicia seems forgotten about and Phoenix takes on the part she carried in the first book = 6
While much of the atmosphere from the first novel remains the same, the tension is slightly different, as it's centred around the relationships between the main characters and the new players. Askala is somewhat more fleshed out here, but not much. The world still feels empty and devoid of living beings outside of ten key characters, which makes the supposedly growing unrest and resistance somewhat difficult to accept = 7
The swift and simple, yet effective writing style from Rising returns here, this time with a slightly stronger sense of emotion and sharper humour = 8
The plot of Breaking effectively picks up where Rising left, naturally taking the story forward towards the next big twist of events. The characters spend most of the novel sitting imprisoned, talking emotions, avoiding each other or actively looking for each other. There are a few big but fairly predicable twists along the way and the build-up towards the end doesn't feel as rewarding as in Rising, Then we have the obvious-yet-surprising twist ending which feels like an Empire Strikes Back-ripoff and I don't know if I like it or not = 6
With no interesting provings to put the relationships between the characters to the test, the writers focus on triangle dramas, political intrigues and a resistance plot to keep readers interested. Character relationships are greatly developed but the build-up towards war and revolution feels a bit off. Things move at a brisk pace but still, it feels like very little happens until suddenly the storm is on everyone by the end of the book. There are less strong hooks in Breaking as well, which makes the reading experience less tense = 6
The writers have taken some convenient shortcuts to making things smoother, but that also hurts the logic of the novel somewhat. How was it that Wren could escape the prison so easily? And Callix could go on plotting his way just like that, without anyone noticing? And Kian seems to change the way he thinks and acts in a flash to suit a certain situation. These things feel a bit too convenient to move the plot forward quickly and it came across as lazy writing in my eyes = 4
I was excerpting this novel to greatly build upon the groundwork laid by the first book, but most of that is missing. Breaking doesn't deliver on the promise set by Rising but feels like a filler book before the third entry in the series. Still, with great characters, fine writing and a fascinating setting, it's a pretty solid book = 6
CAWPILE RATING: 6.14 / 10 = 3 stars
May 11, 2021
Breaking: After the Thaw (The Thaw Chronicles Book 2) Kindle Edition
by Heidi Catherine (Author), Tamar Sloan (Author)
I borrowed this book via the Kindle Unlimited program. I am choosing to leave a honest and fair review.
No one is unworthy, no one is less
The book opens just seconds after the first book finished – with Nova made Unbound and runs through the crowd to get away from watching her friends, and more importantly Kian, made Bound. Her terror and her sorrow is like a weight, heavy and angry. But she does her best to live her new life as an Unbound.
Kian falls into step with his father's plans and tries to do what he believes is right. Slowly, he will become aware that sometimes our parents aren't always right, and the status quo isn't fair or right.
Wren finds an old friend and nothing any of them know will be the same again
Dex finds an unexpected ally close to home who leads him to understand that there is something wrong with the Oasis.
A tightly written plot that ratchets the tension up, feeding a sense of a growing inevitability. The reader has the feeling of being pulled uphill to a long foreseen place and there is no more way to stop it than to stop a whirlwind.
This is a tad Hunger Games as seen through the prism of Logan's Run with a bit of Brave New World. Breaking is an apt and true descendant of those seminal works in Dystopian fiction. Filled with nearly as much hope and pragmatism, the story grips us.
Our four narrators help create the winding plot with their unique voices and view of the events.
A breathless read that has me running for the next copy.
5 strong stars out of 5
https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-After...
by Heidi Catherine (Author), Tamar Sloan (Author)
I borrowed this book via the Kindle Unlimited program. I am choosing to leave a honest and fair review.
No one is unworthy, no one is less
The book opens just seconds after the first book finished – with Nova made Unbound and runs through the crowd to get away from watching her friends, and more importantly Kian, made Bound. Her terror and her sorrow is like a weight, heavy and angry. But she does her best to live her new life as an Unbound.
Kian falls into step with his father's plans and tries to do what he believes is right. Slowly, he will become aware that sometimes our parents aren't always right, and the status quo isn't fair or right.
Wren finds an old friend and nothing any of them know will be the same again
Dex finds an unexpected ally close to home who leads him to understand that there is something wrong with the Oasis.
A tightly written plot that ratchets the tension up, feeding a sense of a growing inevitability. The reader has the feeling of being pulled uphill to a long foreseen place and there is no more way to stop it than to stop a whirlwind.
This is a tad Hunger Games as seen through the prism of Logan's Run with a bit of Brave New World. Breaking is an apt and true descendant of those seminal works in Dystopian fiction. Filled with nearly as much hope and pragmatism, the story grips us.
Our four narrators help create the winding plot with their unique voices and view of the events.
A breathless read that has me running for the next copy.
5 strong stars out of 5
https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-After...
March 15, 2020
Only the chosen shall breed.
Four teens must face the fallout of the Proving. Three have made it through. One has not.
Nova. Kian. Dex. Wren.
Four lives defined by the outcome. Four lives who thought the Proving was the most difficult test they would ever have to face.
They all assumed Askala was safe, but a link to the Outlands has been established and a Remnant invasion is now a threat. In a starving, damaged world, Askala has what others want.
Except the fight for survival is far more complicated than right or wrong, or us and them. It's about humanity versus Earth.
As bonds are fractured and new connections are forged, the question becomes - how do you fight for your world, but also your heart?
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Four teens must face the fallout of the Proving. Three have made it through. One has not.
Nova. Kian. Dex. Wren.
Four lives defined by the outcome. Four lives who thought the Proving was the most difficult test they would ever have to face.
They all assumed Askala was safe, but a link to the Outlands has been established and a Remnant invasion is now a threat. In a starving, damaged world, Askala has what others want.
Except the fight for survival is far more complicated than right or wrong, or us and them. It's about humanity versus Earth.
As bonds are fractured and new connections are forged, the question becomes - how do you fight for your world, but also your heart?
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
February 11, 2020
Following the results of their Proving, the four main characters find themselves facing the future but not how any of them imagined it would be. Kian, Dex, and Wren are now Bound, Nova is Unbound. Poor Nova has a lot of changes to deal with in the book. Her world is shattered, she's facing a life without Kian, and finds herself without a purpose. Kian finds himself torn between duty to Askala and his love of Nova. Dex discovers secrets that shake his view. Wren moves forward with her plans that have the capacity to change Askala forever. These four barely have time to accept the result of the Proving before people arrive from the Outlands and they find themselves making decisions that will shape the future of the world. The story is quite emotional while they struggle to find their roles and secrets reveal that big changes need to occur if Askala is to survive. This compelling tale had me glued to the pages while the twists in the the plot kept me guessing. I can't wait to see how this series ends!
February 28, 2020
Breaking is the sequel to Rising in a series about a world very much like ours but is also vastly different. The earth has been destroyed by previous generations of humans to the point where a society has been set up to determine who is worthy of breeding and continuing to save the Earth. Askala is basically Alaska from our world and at this point in the story the proving tests are over and the generation of Bounds (rulers of Askala) and unbound (those not worthy to rule or breed) has been chosen.
Their are some shakes up in who becomes bound and unbound and it becomes very clear that the rules are not as clear cut as they seem, nor is the proving as honest as it been portrayed to be. Their are some huge plot twists in this one that left me with mouth hanging as i did not see them coming at all.
I am invested and need the next one like yesterday. Check out this series if your a fan of dystopian novels that run close to what we know and may just be a prediction of what is to come if things don’t change.
Their are some shakes up in who becomes bound and unbound and it becomes very clear that the rules are not as clear cut as they seem, nor is the proving as honest as it been portrayed to be. Their are some huge plot twists in this one that left me with mouth hanging as i did not see them coming at all.
I am invested and need the next one like yesterday. Check out this series if your a fan of dystopian novels that run close to what we know and may just be a prediction of what is to come if things don’t change.
February 21, 2020
After reading this book, I wanted to write and post this review to share my honest experiences toward the story.
Before I go any further with this review, I would like to reiterate how exciting and amazing I found the first book in the series. Because book 2 takes us on a more thrilling and amazing roller coaster ride, with so many more twists and turns. I mean, I did not expect Nova to be made unbound when I was reading the first – sweet, innocent, empathetic Nova—but that was just the Proving…now it’s time for the new Generation to settle in and take on new roles, and a wave of change is definitely coming for Askala. I am not going to give much more information about what happens to prevent spoilers, but let me say that this is one of the best books I have read this year! I am really loving this series and am looking forward to seeing how the story continues in book 3.
Before I go any further with this review, I would like to reiterate how exciting and amazing I found the first book in the series. Because book 2 takes us on a more thrilling and amazing roller coaster ride, with so many more twists and turns. I mean, I did not expect Nova to be made unbound when I was reading the first – sweet, innocent, empathetic Nova—but that was just the Proving…now it’s time for the new Generation to settle in and take on new roles, and a wave of change is definitely coming for Askala. I am not going to give much more information about what happens to prevent spoilers, but let me say that this is one of the best books I have read this year! I am really loving this series and am looking forward to seeing how the story continues in book 3.
February 23, 2020
This book starts exactly where Rising stopped. With Kian, Dex and Wren being Bound and Nova Unbound, I wasn't sure at first where the authors were going with the story. Sweet, caring Nova being Unbound seem to upset a lot of people and they're not sure how to handle the situation. But eventually we get the simmering of a revolt...
I really like the message that everyone's equal. That, along with the climate change, feels very present, although this series take place in the future. I'm a bit disappointed that I wasn't surprised at the revealing in the end, since I already figured it out, but some other parts held a surprise or two. I have a feeling about how the story will end, but I hope there will be some twists along the way!
*I received an ARC from the authors and I'm giving my honest review.*
I really like the message that everyone's equal. That, along with the climate change, feels very present, although this series take place in the future. I'm a bit disappointed that I wasn't surprised at the revealing in the end, since I already figured it out, but some other parts held a surprise or two. I have a feeling about how the story will end, but I hope there will be some twists along the way!
*I received an ARC from the authors and I'm giving my honest review.*
June 7, 2024
The author really thinks she got one over on us with the whole Phoenix/Wren siblinghood. Realistically, their relationship WAS written as romantic. (I went back and checked to make sure I wasn’t crazy). It wasn’t a plot twist, it was a lie. Also, many of the chapters were written from Wren’s point of view, so you can’t maintain a lie that way.
I don’t think I actually care a whole lot about the Ronan/Dean/Cy/Phoenix/Dex/Dex’s mom thing. Why introduce a conflict and muck it down with confusing potential familial tension?
Also you’re telling me ONE pod is the difference between life and death for sepsis? Annoying and dumb.
I’m embarrassed by the authors accidentally referring to a polar grizzly as a “grizzly polar” LOL yikes
Gonna have to read the next one since I bought the box set :(
I don’t think I actually care a whole lot about the Ronan/Dean/Cy/Phoenix/Dex/Dex’s mom thing. Why introduce a conflict and muck it down with confusing potential familial tension?
Also you’re telling me ONE pod is the difference between life and death for sepsis? Annoying and dumb.
I’m embarrassed by the authors accidentally referring to a polar grizzly as a “grizzly polar” LOL yikes
Gonna have to read the next one since I bought the box set :(
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 23, 2020
This book was so so good.
After the cliffhanger I was a little afraid to read it.
While reading we understand there is much more to every character like old Sam or Callix.
I really don't like how the Bound treat the Unbound while saiying their are empatich, espacially Magnus who is always behind Kians's back.
I found myself to appreciate Callix more and more as the story goes further even is his plotting and making sacrifices.
People from the Outland are coming and it's revealed that Wren is the daughter of Cy their leader.
The end of the book totally took me by surprise like the previous installment.
I never thought once that Cy and Ronan could be the same person, I was thinking that Ronan met Cy and told him about the way of Askala.
I am dying to know what will happen next.
After the cliffhanger I was a little afraid to read it.
While reading we understand there is much more to every character like old Sam or Callix.
I really don't like how the Bound treat the Unbound while saiying their are empatich, espacially Magnus who is always behind Kians's back.
I found myself to appreciate Callix more and more as the story goes further even is his plotting and making sacrifices.
People from the Outland are coming and it's revealed that Wren is the daughter of Cy their leader.
The end of the book totally took me by surprise like the previous installment.
I never thought once that Cy and Ronan could be the same person, I was thinking that Ronan met Cy and told him about the way of Askala.
I am dying to know what will happen next.
February 25, 2020
Genius!
We follow Wren, Dex, Kian, and Nova, our four beloved main characters. This book picks up right after the events of Rising and the results of the Proving.
As we venture through the story, we learn not all is as it seems. Events are taking place that will change the future of Askala, but will it be for better or worse?
I absolutely love this story! The characters are developing beautifully, and I cannot give the authors enough credit for their writing. It's wonderful and intuitive, and I keep wondering where they get their ideas from. So many different threads of the story are beginning to come together, and many more are appearing. I can't wait to see how the authors tie them all together.
We follow Wren, Dex, Kian, and Nova, our four beloved main characters. This book picks up right after the events of Rising and the results of the Proving.
As we venture through the story, we learn not all is as it seems. Events are taking place that will change the future of Askala, but will it be for better or worse?
I absolutely love this story! The characters are developing beautifully, and I cannot give the authors enough credit for their writing. It's wonderful and intuitive, and I keep wondering where they get their ideas from. So many different threads of the story are beginning to come together, and many more are appearing. I can't wait to see how the authors tie them all together.
May 27, 2020
Well... I started off thinking this would be a terrible follow on from the first book Rising.
Shiloh - urgh
Kian was double urgh
Nova needed to figure out something that was blatantly obvious haha
But then I hit about 60% and found myself actually enjoying where the story was headed. It drew away from the Hunger Games vibe I found in the first book and then surprised me right at the end.
It went from being a regular carbon copy of things I've read before to something that surprised me and now has me keen to read the last in the trilogy.
So bravo... I did like this book, I enjoyed it. It was easy reading and although not so fast paced it was full of intrigue and some really good character development.
Shiloh - urgh
Kian was double urgh
Nova needed to figure out something that was blatantly obvious haha
But then I hit about 60% and found myself actually enjoying where the story was headed. It drew away from the Hunger Games vibe I found in the first book and then surprised me right at the end.
It went from being a regular carbon copy of things I've read before to something that surprised me and now has me keen to read the last in the trilogy.
So bravo... I did like this book, I enjoyed it. It was easy reading and although not so fast paced it was full of intrigue and some really good character development.
May 23, 2024
4.5 stars
Okay what the heck why is nova pregnant. Like what. Why was I not expecting that.
Also what the ACTUAL HECK WREN AND PHOENIX ARE TWINS??? I got so confused when it was like oh Cy (which we knew was wrens father) Cy is Ronan, and I was like wait Ronan is phoenixes dad how are they dating if they’re siblings. Then literally after 30 seconds of me being confused I read the next line which said they are actually siblings. Anyways this series is pretty good and quick paced, even tho I get bored sometimes and skim through the description paragraphs but that’s also because I get distracted and am listening to music. Anyways bro I just realized nova is like 16 or 17 or whatever I’m not sure, and bros prego. Concerned. Once again starting the next book immediately.
Okay what the heck why is nova pregnant. Like what. Why was I not expecting that.
Also what the ACTUAL HECK WREN AND PHOENIX ARE TWINS??? I got so confused when it was like oh Cy (which we knew was wrens father) Cy is Ronan, and I was like wait Ronan is phoenixes dad how are they dating if they’re siblings. Then literally after 30 seconds of me being confused I read the next line which said they are actually siblings. Anyways this series is pretty good and quick paced, even tho I get bored sometimes and skim through the description paragraphs but that’s also because I get distracted and am listening to music. Anyways bro I just realized nova is like 16 or 17 or whatever I’m not sure, and bros prego. Concerned. Once again starting the next book immediately.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 13, 2020
Oh ! My! Terra!
Wow, just wow!!!! What a great book! You know how you're dying to know what's going to happen so bad you just want to get to the end but you don't want the book to ever end at the same time ? THAT IS THIS BOOK!! I was turning pages like someone demented and had to keep slowing myself down! Oh my gosh and you know what's coming but then they throw these plot twists at you and they're coming from every direction and I was just "What just happened?!" and "No they didn't! " and "I did NOT see that coming! But yay!!!" through the whole book!!! And the ending, oh man, the ending!! Aaaagh!!!
Wow, just wow!!!! What a great book! You know how you're dying to know what's going to happen so bad you just want to get to the end but you don't want the book to ever end at the same time ? THAT IS THIS BOOK!! I was turning pages like someone demented and had to keep slowing myself down! Oh my gosh and you know what's coming but then they throw these plot twists at you and they're coming from every direction and I was just "What just happened?!" and "No they didn't! " and "I did NOT see that coming! But yay!!!" through the whole book!!! And the ending, oh man, the ending!! Aaaagh!!!
May 3, 2020
“Askala is built on pain. Its foundations are the suffering and death of those not deemed worthy.”
I love how this series plays on the lifelong held beliefs of the four main characters. Challenging them to view their world differently. Loyalties and alliances change and gutwrenching decisions are made in this installment of the series. I have been waiting awhile for a great new dystopian series and I definitely have found it in the after the thaw series. It’s rare to connect to all of the main characters in a book but these characters are so relatable even when they are making horrible decisions that you abhor. Now on to book 3!!!!
I love how this series plays on the lifelong held beliefs of the four main characters. Challenging them to view their world differently. Loyalties and alliances change and gutwrenching decisions are made in this installment of the series. I have been waiting awhile for a great new dystopian series and I definitely have found it in the after the thaw series. It’s rare to connect to all of the main characters in a book but these characters are so relatable even when they are making horrible decisions that you abhor. Now on to book 3!!!!
August 1, 2020
An incredible second installment to "Rising". At first I was reading this book angrily. I was angry at the end decision in the first installment but now I am calm and excited for what I will uncover in the third installment of the series.
It starts off slow, giving you an insight into how all of your favourite - and not so favourite (Shiloh) characters are feeling. You get a couple of surprises throughout and you learn to hate a character but then gain respect for them all over again.
I cried, I chuckled, mainly cried but I loved it all the same and I am excited to read the next one.
It starts off slow, giving you an insight into how all of your favourite - and not so favourite (Shiloh) characters are feeling. You get a couple of surprises throughout and you learn to hate a character but then gain respect for them all over again.
I cried, I chuckled, mainly cried but I loved it all the same and I am excited to read the next one.
March 1, 2022
You for sure can’t judge the series by the first book! This book was absolutely wonderful. Kian had me upset though for the majority of the book until he found out Novas secret *Wink Wink*. DEX is my favorite. Felicia she’s questionable the fact that her and thom are u know *ifykyk*. DOnt get me started with Wren and Phoenix . But I saved the worst for last Shiloh made me want to choke her like why is she trying to get with someone elses man like back off!!! Just read the book I highly recommend
November 18, 2022
A Worthy Sequel
This book picks up right where Book 1 left off and gets right into the action, which I love. The seeds that were sown in Book 1 begin to grow fruit, and it’s not always a pretty sight. I continue to love this world but had some issues accepting the time line in this book. I also struggle to believe any society would turn over control of the entire colony to a 16-year-old kid and let him run with it. Despite some believability issues I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see where Book 3 is headed.
This book picks up right where Book 1 left off and gets right into the action, which I love. The seeds that were sown in Book 1 begin to grow fruit, and it’s not always a pretty sight. I continue to love this world but had some issues accepting the time line in this book. I also struggle to believe any society would turn over control of the entire colony to a 16-year-old kid and let him run with it. Despite some believability issues I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see where Book 3 is headed.
November 27, 2022
Great read
Kian, Dex, Wren and Nova are friends, cousins, loves and bound by the rules of Askala. Kian is now ruler and Nova has no future with him. This book centers around the just and unjust decisions of people. Bound and unbound have no difference except who the ruling party is. Wren is a breath of fresh sir and her thoughts and ideas help propel Nova and Dex into areas they never thought possible.
I love the characters and the dystopian situation. Change is coming and I don't know who will be prepared.
Read on my friends.
Kian, Dex, Wren and Nova are friends, cousins, loves and bound by the rules of Askala. Kian is now ruler and Nova has no future with him. This book centers around the just and unjust decisions of people. Bound and unbound have no difference except who the ruling party is. Wren is a breath of fresh sir and her thoughts and ideas help propel Nova and Dex into areas they never thought possible.
I love the characters and the dystopian situation. Change is coming and I don't know who will be prepared.
Read on my friends.
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