In a flash, her world changes. And with only the touch of her hand, she kills him…When an X-class solar flare collides with Earth’s atmosphere, high-energy radiation annihilates millions and collapses world-wide power grids. Simultaneously, the electromagnetic storm rushes through the body of sixteen-year-old Mya Bernal, leaving her with “shocking” abilities.Suddenly faced with dwindling food supplies, a hostile town take-over, and the murder of two schoolmates, Mya struggles to control her new powers. But when she and her best friend become a killer’s next intended targets, a slowly-brewing storm explodes.Ideal for fans of the Red Queen, Divergent, or I am Number Four series, Surge is a fast-paced, electrifying adventure of friendship and survival.
This story is one never explored before and I loved it. While the end of the world has its bad characters, no one expects that one of their own can do so much harm! Such a good read. It kept me guessing and was frightening as well
A really fun YA sci fi novel! A solar flare collides with the Earth's atmosphere, bringing down the power grid throughout the world and also bringing some unusual powers to a few of the protagonists. I really enjoyed the storyline and well-drawn, believable characters. The South Texas setting, close to my current home, was an added bit of fun. Teens may well see themselves in this novel. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel, Scourge!
Good balance of supernatural quirks, post apocalyptic behaviours survival emerging and not too much gore or violence. Great twist at the end, good pace, nice and clean!