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The Breaking: A Teen & Young Adult Dystopian Novel
Please note, this book was originally published on March 29, 2020 under the title The Book Two of the Undoing Trilogy by Desserae K Shepston.The mystery deepens as the virus continues its rampage in Montrose. Rebecca and Colossus must find a way to stop an enemy more lethal than the virus, but new information and unfolding events threaten the group’s mission and their very lives.As pressure mounts to take bold action, rifts form between members.Rebecca and her friends are forced to make difficult choices and face unexpected challenges that will test their bonds and reveal secrets that will either bring them closer or drive them apart.How far are the newest Colossus members willing to go to do what's right?The stakes are so much higher than they could have imagined, and all Anacor’s citizens are in danger. If the gang breaks up, if Colossus breaks apart, humanity in Anacor is doomed.For readers of The Undoing, Divergent, The Cure and Recruitment. Order now and find out why readers can’t put down this “powerfully written and spine shiveringly compelling story.”
407 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2020
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December 18, 2020
REVIEW BY LAWonder10:
It is an injustice to the author and reader, not to read the first book in his series before reading this one. It is shocking as to how close this author has pin-pointed a very possible reality as to what is happening in the U.S. Her writing is published before a similar scenario occurs in the nation.
As with many middle books in a trilogy, the first part of this book is slightly confusing and awkward. NOTE: I strongly recommend readers do not quit reading. As the story progresses, so does the action and important events.
Now that President Manglebee has succeeded in his well devised plan, he is still not satisfied. He wants complete control!
Exciting events leads to the conclusive trilogy. The ending is complete yet the author has cleverly implemented a "cliff hanger".
The various characters are well defined and feel genuine. The background scenes are portrayed in a manner which are easily visualized,
The Title and Cover are wall-fitted to the story.
Because i feel this is a "Must Read!", I can overlook the awkward beginning, since the majority of the book is fast paced and an important reflection on today's society, I offer a Four and a Half Stars rating.
*This book was gifted me with no urging for a positive review. This is my honest review.
It is an injustice to the author and reader, not to read the first book in his series before reading this one. It is shocking as to how close this author has pin-pointed a very possible reality as to what is happening in the U.S. Her writing is published before a similar scenario occurs in the nation.
As with many middle books in a trilogy, the first part of this book is slightly confusing and awkward. NOTE: I strongly recommend readers do not quit reading. As the story progresses, so does the action and important events.
Now that President Manglebee has succeeded in his well devised plan, he is still not satisfied. He wants complete control!
Exciting events leads to the conclusive trilogy. The ending is complete yet the author has cleverly implemented a "cliff hanger".
The various characters are well defined and feel genuine. The background scenes are portrayed in a manner which are easily visualized,
The Title and Cover are wall-fitted to the story.
Because i feel this is a "Must Read!", I can overlook the awkward beginning, since the majority of the book is fast paced and an important reflection on today's society, I offer a Four and a Half Stars rating.
*This book was gifted me with no urging for a positive review. This is my honest review.
September 30, 2021
I read The Undoing and was super excited to see a new book come out in the series. Desserae broke a lot of ground with The Breaking when she jumped right into a futuristic story where a virus has paralyzed society. Given the events of 2020, this story hits close to home.
This plot reminds me a lot of the movie Divergent which I thoroughly enjoyed. In The Breaking, a small group of kids is trying to save the world. A war had previously destroyed society and is now experiencing a nasty virus. They go up against every obstacle and survive. I really liked Trevor's character because he reminded me of a friend I knew in college. A complete scamp.
The role of the president impressed me. He walked a fine line and made tough decisions. They were not the best choices, and I think the plot does a great job of showing consequences. The politics that Desserae presented were both inspiring and tragic. An incredible balance.
The Breaking is a superb read, and anybody who reads The Undoing will not be disappointed. I am looking forward to subsequent works by Desserae and recommended this series to a friend who loves detailed plots.
This plot reminds me a lot of the movie Divergent which I thoroughly enjoyed. In The Breaking, a small group of kids is trying to save the world. A war had previously destroyed society and is now experiencing a nasty virus. They go up against every obstacle and survive. I really liked Trevor's character because he reminded me of a friend I knew in college. A complete scamp.
The role of the president impressed me. He walked a fine line and made tough decisions. They were not the best choices, and I think the plot does a great job of showing consequences. The politics that Desserae presented were both inspiring and tragic. An incredible balance.
The Breaking is a superb read, and anybody who reads The Undoing will not be disappointed. I am looking forward to subsequent works by Desserae and recommended this series to a friend who loves detailed plots.
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