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Omniscience: A Dystopian Thriller
A family seek refuge in the Australian outback as tyranny takes hold, but who can they trust?
The world is at war and an authoritarian government has taken control in Australia. A terrorist group known as Day One is attempting to destroy civilisation so humanity can start again.
Shareen Miller gets caught up in a bureaucratic nightmare when she’s detained by an Auto-Enforcer for not having the right travel permit on the way to a job interview. Shareen’s detention sets off a chain of events that lead to her five-year-old twins being taken by the government.
With her husband Daniel, grandmother Alma, and sister Layla, Shareen seizes her children and escapes from Sydney. On the road, she reveals a secret about her missing mother Veronica that she’s been hiding from her family for five years.
What follows is an intense journey into the harsh Australian outback where nothing is as it seems, and no one can be trusted.
As they fight for survival, Veronica’s family finally learn the truth about why she left them. The stakes couldn’t be higher as the future of humanity hangs in the balance.
Omniscience is a heart-stopping thriller that will keep you guessing until the final pages.
The world is at war and an authoritarian government has taken control in Australia. A terrorist group known as Day One is attempting to destroy civilisation so humanity can start again.
Shareen Miller gets caught up in a bureaucratic nightmare when she’s detained by an Auto-Enforcer for not having the right travel permit on the way to a job interview. Shareen’s detention sets off a chain of events that lead to her five-year-old twins being taken by the government.
With her husband Daniel, grandmother Alma, and sister Layla, Shareen seizes her children and escapes from Sydney. On the road, she reveals a secret about her missing mother Veronica that she’s been hiding from her family for five years.
What follows is an intense journey into the harsh Australian outback where nothing is as it seems, and no one can be trusted.
As they fight for survival, Veronica’s family finally learn the truth about why she left them. The stakes couldn’t be higher as the future of humanity hangs in the balance.
Omniscience is a heart-stopping thriller that will keep you guessing until the final pages.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 13, 2022
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May 22, 2022
Near future dystopia, an authoritarian government enforcing inhuman rules and oozing corruption, family abandoned for a cult, an interesting take on AI AND one of my favourite characters ever, the Australian Outback (I know, it is a setting, but when it is written well, it comes alive and assumes a life of its own)...
Count me in!
You know how when you see something has that whole list up there (or some other combo that you love), and then you actually feel nervous about starting it, in case you are sorely disappointed? I am so very relieved to say that that is not the case with this. I was engrossed from the beginning.
Shareen is in Sydney (yes, my favourite Australian city! Though not so much in this world) with her kids, staying with her grandmother because her husband Daniel lost his job as a police officer when he refused to turn a blind eye to corruption. Near-future Australia is not a kind place to people who aren't perfect at following rules, and rules exist in every possible way. As is common with speculative sci fi, tracking of people is used to control them. Shareen is travelling to a job interview - trying to claw back some sort of life - when she makes a simple error that leads to a cascade of consequences ending in her children being removed and her being threatened with being sent to the front line of the war effort.
We learn that Shareen was abandoned as a child, when her mother left to join a cult. The impact of this on her, and her sister, Layla resonates through the book as you can see what that abandonment has done to Shareen's ability to trust. However, needs must, and Shareen needs to get her children back, and get out of the city before it is too late - it is time to track down her mother and seek the support she has never really had.
There is a fair bit going on in this novel, and some really solid world building that works to create a very believable future, almost scarily so. At no time did I feel things dragging, or that they got too complicated. I will say that I struggled a wee bit with Layla - although she is understandable due to the abandonment by the mother etc, her whinging and childish behaviour at times did irritate, so I probably give it 4.5 over all. It really made a real change to the books I have been reading lately, got me out of a bit of a slump because I found it so interesting and compelling.
I received a review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed this!
Count me in!
You know how when you see something has that whole list up there (or some other combo that you love), and then you actually feel nervous about starting it, in case you are sorely disappointed? I am so very relieved to say that that is not the case with this. I was engrossed from the beginning.
Shareen is in Sydney (yes, my favourite Australian city! Though not so much in this world) with her kids, staying with her grandmother because her husband Daniel lost his job as a police officer when he refused to turn a blind eye to corruption. Near-future Australia is not a kind place to people who aren't perfect at following rules, and rules exist in every possible way. As is common with speculative sci fi, tracking of people is used to control them. Shareen is travelling to a job interview - trying to claw back some sort of life - when she makes a simple error that leads to a cascade of consequences ending in her children being removed and her being threatened with being sent to the front line of the war effort.
We learn that Shareen was abandoned as a child, when her mother left to join a cult. The impact of this on her, and her sister, Layla resonates through the book as you can see what that abandonment has done to Shareen's ability to trust. However, needs must, and Shareen needs to get her children back, and get out of the city before it is too late - it is time to track down her mother and seek the support she has never really had.
There is a fair bit going on in this novel, and some really solid world building that works to create a very believable future, almost scarily so. At no time did I feel things dragging, or that they got too complicated. I will say that I struggled a wee bit with Layla - although she is understandable due to the abandonment by the mother etc, her whinging and childish behaviour at times did irritate, so I probably give it 4.5 over all. It really made a real change to the books I have been reading lately, got me out of a bit of a slump because I found it so interesting and compelling.
I received a review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed this!
June 28, 2022
Shareen Miller lives in a world that is at war and is controlled by the government. They are watched by the government at all times with drones. Their whole lives are controlled by the government. Jobs are very hard to come by as well as housing. You have to have a permit for everything.
Shareen’s husband lost his job and had to move away as that was the only job he could get under the circumstances. He lost his job and with a record, you are lucky to get any job. You have to take whatever is offered.
Shareen is on her way to a job interview when she is stopped by an AE because she got off the train at a location that she did not have permission to be. She was taken in for questioning. Shareen was afraid that she would never see her family again. She has known or heard of others who had been taken away for nothing really and they were never seen or heard from again.
Then one day the twins are taken away from Shareen for not having the right permit for housing. Shareen was so afraid that she was never going to see her babies again. She had been hearing rumors about family members being taken away before.
Shareen and her husband decide that the only choice left for them is to take their children and leave it. They have heard about others leaving without the government's knowledge. They will have to sneak out without getting caught by the government or the consequences could be deadly for all of them. But they will take the chance if it will keep their family together.
Can they save their family? Can they keep their family together? Will they make it to safety? Or will they be caught? What dangers lie between them and their destination the Australian outback?
Omniscience kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end with never a dull moment in between. The descriptions were written so vividly that I could see it all playing out in my head with each turn of the page. The twists just kept flowing page after page, pages that I couldn’t turn fast enough as I just had to know what was coming next. The more I read the more anxious I became as more and more of their stories were revealed. I can’t wait to read more from this world in future books. I can’t wait to see where the author takes us next.
I would recommend Omniscience to all dystopian fans! One-click your copy of Omniscience now for a thrilling intense ride!
Shareen’s husband lost his job and had to move away as that was the only job he could get under the circumstances. He lost his job and with a record, you are lucky to get any job. You have to take whatever is offered.
Shareen is on her way to a job interview when she is stopped by an AE because she got off the train at a location that she did not have permission to be. She was taken in for questioning. Shareen was afraid that she would never see her family again. She has known or heard of others who had been taken away for nothing really and they were never seen or heard from again.
Then one day the twins are taken away from Shareen for not having the right permit for housing. Shareen was so afraid that she was never going to see her babies again. She had been hearing rumors about family members being taken away before.
Shareen and her husband decide that the only choice left for them is to take their children and leave it. They have heard about others leaving without the government's knowledge. They will have to sneak out without getting caught by the government or the consequences could be deadly for all of them. But they will take the chance if it will keep their family together.
Can they save their family? Can they keep their family together? Will they make it to safety? Or will they be caught? What dangers lie between them and their destination the Australian outback?
Omniscience kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end with never a dull moment in between. The descriptions were written so vividly that I could see it all playing out in my head with each turn of the page. The twists just kept flowing page after page, pages that I couldn’t turn fast enough as I just had to know what was coming next. The more I read the more anxious I became as more and more of their stories were revealed. I can’t wait to read more from this world in future books. I can’t wait to see where the author takes us next.
I would recommend Omniscience to all dystopian fans! One-click your copy of Omniscience now for a thrilling intense ride!
March 15, 2022
Omniscience takes the reader into a world that seems straight out of George Orwell’s 1984. A world ravaged by a war between two superpowers, where the citizens are subjected to total surveillance. Democracy is suspended, and AI robots are tasked with controlling the masses. The story starts with the protagonist’s family being broken up and their lives turned upside down over a travel permit. Refusing to accept that their life can be ripped apart by this authoritarian government, Shareen Miller takes action to protect her children and family.
Author Janine Frances creates a story that revolves around various themes, not the least of which is presenting AI as a force for good. This is in contrast with most of the contemporary literature in which AI is presented as evil. In Omniscience, on the other hand, humans are shown to be much more cruel and heartless than AI. Similarly, another seemingly oxymoronic term used in the story is eco-terrorists, a group of people bent on killing most of humanity to restore the balance of nature.
Although the story is well-crafted it provides a lot of the time for the characters to interact before pushing the story forward. There is a lot of information provided in the book, which adds depth to the world rather than advancing the plot. There are some interesting characters in the book that I would have enjoyed seeing developed further; an example of this would be Nisha, who seems like the type of character that is an unlikely leader. Nevertheless, most of the characters are quite memorable and realistic, and readers will enjoy following them on this adventure.
Omniscience is a thrilling novel that asks the question of what is really best for humanity. The suspense created will have readers on edge following the family as they fight for survival. This young adult book is excellent for all readers of science fiction and dystopian genres.
Author Janine Frances creates a story that revolves around various themes, not the least of which is presenting AI as a force for good. This is in contrast with most of the contemporary literature in which AI is presented as evil. In Omniscience, on the other hand, humans are shown to be much more cruel and heartless than AI. Similarly, another seemingly oxymoronic term used in the story is eco-terrorists, a group of people bent on killing most of humanity to restore the balance of nature.
Although the story is well-crafted it provides a lot of the time for the characters to interact before pushing the story forward. There is a lot of information provided in the book, which adds depth to the world rather than advancing the plot. There are some interesting characters in the book that I would have enjoyed seeing developed further; an example of this would be Nisha, who seems like the type of character that is an unlikely leader. Nevertheless, most of the characters are quite memorable and realistic, and readers will enjoy following them on this adventure.
Omniscience is a thrilling novel that asks the question of what is really best for humanity. The suspense created will have readers on edge following the family as they fight for survival. This young adult book is excellent for all readers of science fiction and dystopian genres.
March 4, 2022
(3.75 rounded up)
The focus of this book is definitely on family: the terror of being a parent when control over your lives is being taken from you, the fear for loved ones when facing unfamiliar danger and navigating relationships tainted by mistrust and resentment all the while.
Having said that, the world-building here is eerily plausible and engaging. While I wouldn’t call it simple, the details come together in a way that’s easy to understand. It’s futuristic without being hardcore scifi. This didn’t hit my personal thriller buttons but once the intrigue hits, the twists keep coming.
My only complaint would be the relationship between Layla and Shareen. I felt like their reconciliations kept happening separately, ‘off-screen’ so to speak. One moment we’d see one of them feeling bitterly and negative about the other in private, but next time they would meet they go straight to being understanding (without talking it over). For a book that really seems to focus on characters and relationships, this just seemed a little to easy.
Dystopian x Alternate Near Future
I normally choose a few quotes to go alongside my reviews, but all my favourites cross the boundary of spoilers!
(I received a free copy of this through NetGalley for the purpose of an honest review)
The focus of this book is definitely on family: the terror of being a parent when control over your lives is being taken from you, the fear for loved ones when facing unfamiliar danger and navigating relationships tainted by mistrust and resentment all the while.
Having said that, the world-building here is eerily plausible and engaging. While I wouldn’t call it simple, the details come together in a way that’s easy to understand. It’s futuristic without being hardcore scifi. This didn’t hit my personal thriller buttons but once the intrigue hits, the twists keep coming.
My only complaint would be the relationship between Layla and Shareen. I felt like their reconciliations kept happening separately, ‘off-screen’ so to speak. One moment we’d see one of them feeling bitterly and negative about the other in private, but next time they would meet they go straight to being understanding (without talking it over). For a book that really seems to focus on characters and relationships, this just seemed a little to easy.
Dystopian x Alternate Near Future
I normally choose a few quotes to go alongside my reviews, but all my favourites cross the boundary of spoilers!
(I received a free copy of this through NetGalley for the purpose of an honest review)
April 4, 2022
The first part of the book in the city was an eye opener as to how population can be subjugated by fear.
Then the mother Shareen is detained and then released this is the catalyst to the mother with her 2 children, her grandmother, her sister and her 'outlaw' spouse' to flee the authoritarian brutal Australian government. Their goal is to find Shareen's long lost mother in the outback…..
The story is intriguing - who is tracking who…. and who is right?
An excellent read of a distinctive dystopian novel in an unusual location - the Australian outback.
I really enjoyed this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you.
Then the mother Shareen is detained and then released this is the catalyst to the mother with her 2 children, her grandmother, her sister and her 'outlaw' spouse' to flee the authoritarian brutal Australian government. Their goal is to find Shareen's long lost mother in the outback…..
The story is intriguing - who is tracking who…. and who is right?
An excellent read of a distinctive dystopian novel in an unusual location - the Australian outback.
I really enjoyed this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you.
March 23, 2022
A fun book. In my world, dystopias are always welcomed. This one involves a world where technology doesn't allow freedom. A world marked by war and social points that could make the difference with having or not a place to sleep. In this society, a family seems to have lost it all. Jobs are not easy to come by and the virtual workers do not understand how life really works. A mother about to lose her twins has no choice but to run. That way her whole family unites to survive and follow the clues left by the woman who she once knew as her mother. The characterization and the changes in the narrator are on point. The characters are easy to love. The plot is fun and easy to follow. A book that in my opinion is worth checking up. A fun light reading.
March 7, 2022
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
As a dystopian, apocalyptic thriller this was excellent!
I found the plot scarily believable, the characters were likeable and the world building was well thought out and believable. I could actually imagine something like this happening.
Decent paced, and managed to keep me interested. If there was one thing that I had on the negative side, was there were times when I found myself casting my eyes down to the percentage read as it felt that it was just lagging a tiny bit, not enough for me to want to put it down though, it just felt a bit long at times.
Overall, enjoyable, highly recommended.
As a dystopian, apocalyptic thriller this was excellent!
I found the plot scarily believable, the characters were likeable and the world building was well thought out and believable. I could actually imagine something like this happening.
Decent paced, and managed to keep me interested. If there was one thing that I had on the negative side, was there were times when I found myself casting my eyes down to the percentage read as it felt that it was just lagging a tiny bit, not enough for me to want to put it down though, it just felt a bit long at times.
Overall, enjoyable, highly recommended.
March 6, 2022
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In a future world where the population is monitored and controlled by the government, Sharon and husband Daniel find themselves on the run to protect their family and stay together in a turbulent world. Fleeing to the Australian outback may find them in contact with their long estranged mother, but the journey is anything but easy.
In a future world where the population is monitored and controlled by the government, Sharon and husband Daniel find themselves on the run to protect their family and stay together in a turbulent world. Fleeing to the Australian outback may find them in contact with their long estranged mother, but the journey is anything but easy.
April 2, 2022
Editorial Reviews
"Omniscience is a thrilling novel that asks the question of what is really best for humanity. The suspense created will have readers on edge following the family as they fight for survival. This book is excellent for all readers of science fiction and dystopian genres." - Literary Titan
"Omniscience by Janine Frances has a clever plot set in a future dystopian world. As I turned the pages, I could feel the searing heat of the sun in the Australian outback, and experience the sweat trickling down my back. The author keeps us in suspense as we are unsure who to trust. Who is telling the truth and who is lying? I was unsure almost up to the last five pages as the tension built and I could see no way out for our heroine. I enjoyed this book as it kept me guessing." - Readers' Favorite
"I love this book for a lot of reasons. One of them is its ability to spark questions in the mind of a reader….Omniscience by Janine Frances covered things like government control of the media, deception, corruption, and many more. The book creates a vivid mental picture of what happens when a government becomes corrupt and gains full control; in this manner, it brings into light a world where almost all our actions are seen, monitored, and regulated by the government. The book showed the importance of citizen journalism and freedom and how wars can affect the government of a country with human rights being restricted." – Online Book Club
"Omniscience is a thrilling novel that asks the question of what is really best for humanity. The suspense created will have readers on edge following the family as they fight for survival. This book is excellent for all readers of science fiction and dystopian genres." - Literary Titan
"Omniscience by Janine Frances has a clever plot set in a future dystopian world. As I turned the pages, I could feel the searing heat of the sun in the Australian outback, and experience the sweat trickling down my back. The author keeps us in suspense as we are unsure who to trust. Who is telling the truth and who is lying? I was unsure almost up to the last five pages as the tension built and I could see no way out for our heroine. I enjoyed this book as it kept me guessing." - Readers' Favorite
"I love this book for a lot of reasons. One of them is its ability to spark questions in the mind of a reader….Omniscience by Janine Frances covered things like government control of the media, deception, corruption, and many more. The book creates a vivid mental picture of what happens when a government becomes corrupt and gains full control; in this manner, it brings into light a world where almost all our actions are seen, monitored, and regulated by the government. The book showed the importance of citizen journalism and freedom and how wars can affect the government of a country with human rights being restricted." – Online Book Club
March 7, 2022
Great book. Suspenseful and frighteningly realistic.
April 22, 2022
3.5*
Thanks to the author for the ebook I got in a gr giveaway!
Omniscience starts out as a sort of Franz Kafka meets P.K. Dick meets Mad Max (but the last maybe mostly because it's in Oz) situation and--although not especially original--is really solidly written until the denouement and climax. There it begins to fall apart, storytelling-wise. In the midst of a crisis, the characters just sit down and discuss the situation. What? It all seems a bit slapdash, especially compared to the careful slowly unspooling world-building that has preceded it. A lot of authors have trouble writing this part of a story.
Also, some of the central characters were not drawn with enough depth to be convincing as people. The sliding-into-fascism government was not fleshed out well enough, just existed as a collection of surveillance state evil fucks.
Thanks to the author for the ebook I got in a gr giveaway!
Omniscience starts out as a sort of Franz Kafka meets P.K. Dick meets Mad Max (but the last maybe mostly because it's in Oz) situation and--although not especially original--is really solidly written until the denouement and climax. There it begins to fall apart, storytelling-wise. In the midst of a crisis, the characters just sit down and discuss the situation. What? It all seems a bit slapdash, especially compared to the careful slowly unspooling world-building that has preceded it. A lot of authors have trouble writing this part of a story.
Also, some of the central characters were not drawn with enough depth to be convincing as people. The sliding-into-fascism government was not fleshed out well enough, just existed as a collection of surveillance state evil fucks.
August 13, 2022
I know it’s a bit cliched to say this, but honestly–this book grabbed me from the first page and just didn’t let go. And that was a big deal to me. I’ve been in a bit of a reading rut lately, where the books I’ve picked have been a little “meh”. Not bad, but just not that great or memorable. So, to finally find a book that I didn’t want to put down, one I thought about when I wasn’t reading it and couldn’t wait to get back to it? Yeah, that was huge.
The author writes her descriptions vividly, and from the first moment I could see the world I was reading about. The oppression and non-stop oversight by the government is a bit terrifying, and I rooted for Shareen and her family from the start. I also really enjoyed that this wasn’t a book about a teenager who saves the world. Because the plot revolved around adults and family, it felt a bit more real and possible, which also made it that much more terrifying.
The plot is filling with twists and turns I didn’t see coming, which isn’t typical for me. I love that I wasn’t several steps ahead of the characters in the book, and that I was basically living the story right along with them.
Truthfully, one of the better books I’ve read this year. The author has a vivid, unique and talented way of telling a story that I greatly appreciated and crafted a world and characters that felt real, and she made me care about them. I’m very glad I was able to read this book and I recommend it to any fans of the genre.
The author writes her descriptions vividly, and from the first moment I could see the world I was reading about. The oppression and non-stop oversight by the government is a bit terrifying, and I rooted for Shareen and her family from the start. I also really enjoyed that this wasn’t a book about a teenager who saves the world. Because the plot revolved around adults and family, it felt a bit more real and possible, which also made it that much more terrifying.
The plot is filling with twists and turns I didn’t see coming, which isn’t typical for me. I love that I wasn’t several steps ahead of the characters in the book, and that I was basically living the story right along with them.
Truthfully, one of the better books I’ve read this year. The author has a vivid, unique and talented way of telling a story that I greatly appreciated and crafted a world and characters that felt real, and she made me care about them. I’m very glad I was able to read this book and I recommend it to any fans of the genre.
June 29, 2022
I received this book for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
This was definitely a thought-provoking read. I haven’t explored much in the adult dystopian realm, so it was a bit refreshing to get the collapse of society without a teenage girl wondering which boy to kiss. Okay, I gest, but seriously, this was something new for me, and it just might lead to me exploring a whole new area of thrillers.
The society was oppressive, and that’s putting it mildly. I found it both fascinating and terrifying to read about. I did like getting a glimpse of life under the regime at the beginning, but at the same time, it felt like that part of the story lingered for just a bit too long. The trek into the wilderness felt like it came late, and I kept waiting for it to show up. I do hope this is a series. I’m interested to see what comes after this ending. At the same time, this could conceivably stand on its own, but I also feel like there’s a lot of loose ends without a second installment.
There were other elements that felt like they came into the story late. I’m really not sure if mentioning them would be spoilers or not, but my review would feel incomplete if I didn’t note them. They really feel like they should have been a bigger part of the story and, thus, able to be discussed without feeling like I was giving away something. I wish the escape from the city had come earlier.
All in all, I absolutely recommend this. I’m walking away with lots to think about, and while the pacing bugged me a bit, it wasn’t near enough for me to say this isn’t worth reading. I recommend this for dystopia fans, those wanting to see parents as protagonists, and anyone who’s interested in some new takes on technology tropes.
This was definitely a thought-provoking read. I haven’t explored much in the adult dystopian realm, so it was a bit refreshing to get the collapse of society without a teenage girl wondering which boy to kiss. Okay, I gest, but seriously, this was something new for me, and it just might lead to me exploring a whole new area of thrillers.
The society was oppressive, and that’s putting it mildly. I found it both fascinating and terrifying to read about. I did like getting a glimpse of life under the regime at the beginning, but at the same time, it felt like that part of the story lingered for just a bit too long. The trek into the wilderness felt like it came late, and I kept waiting for it to show up. I do hope this is a series. I’m interested to see what comes after this ending. At the same time, this could conceivably stand on its own, but I also feel like there’s a lot of loose ends without a second installment.
There were other elements that felt like they came into the story late. I’m really not sure if mentioning them would be spoilers or not, but my review would feel incomplete if I didn’t note them. They really feel like they should have been a bigger part of the story and, thus, able to be discussed without feeling like I was giving away something. I wish the escape from the city had come earlier.
All in all, I absolutely recommend this. I’m walking away with lots to think about, and while the pacing bugged me a bit, it wasn’t near enough for me to say this isn’t worth reading. I recommend this for dystopia fans, those wanting to see parents as protagonists, and anyone who’s interested in some new takes on technology tropes.
July 19, 2022
This was a great dystopian story. It draws you in, and before you know it, you're completely surrounded by the world the characters are living...surviving in. Frances is a great storyteller, and has done a wonderful job with world building and giving the characters depth. Although I can't speak to the current state of affairs in Australia, knowing what's happening in the US makes this dystopian world so much more believable, and gave me chills. If you're a fan of dystopian reads, then this will be the perfect addition to your shelf!
August 10, 2022
Couldn't put this one down!! A split family tries to come together in their search for a mother that walked out on them years ago. As the two sisters, Layla and Shareen, heal their relationship, their family is sought after for crimes against the government. The family is forced to run into the wilderness to try and find the mother, Veronica, who left without a word. The characters and the tenseness deal with fast moving action that keeps the reader coming back for what happens next. A totally involving read!
August 25, 2022
Couldn't put this one down!! A split family tries to come together in their search for a mother that walked out on them years ago. As the two sisters, Layla and Shareen, heal their relationship, their family is sought after for crimes against the government. The family is forced to run into the wilderness to try and find the mother, Veronica, who left without a word. The characters and the tenseness deal with fast moving action that keeps the reader coming back for what happens next. A totally involving read!
October 26, 2022
it was pretty good
Yhe beginning was intriguing. The premise of the story was very good. I just don't like spending so much time inside the character's head. They ponder the past and future, and the pros and cons, too much. I wanted to quit a couple of times. it did get better towards the end.
Yhe beginning was intriguing. The premise of the story was very good. I just don't like spending so much time inside the character's head. They ponder the past and future, and the pros and cons, too much. I wanted to quit a couple of times. it did get better towards the end.
July 26, 2022
Excellent read, tons of action that doesn't stop and even some suspense. Recommend this book.
August 15, 2022
the family from the start aspect sets this book apart from similar books I got this book for free and honest review
April 6, 2022
A fun book. In my world, dystopias are always welcomed. This one involves a world where technology doesn't allow freedom. A world marked by war and social points that could make the difference with having or not a place to sleep. In this society, a family seems to have lost it all. Jobs are not easy to come by and the virtual workers do not understand how life really works. A mother about to lose her twins has no choice but to run. That way her whole family unites to survive and follow the clues left by the woman who she once knew as her mother. The characterization and the changes in the narrator are on point. The characters are easy to love. The plot is fun and easy to follow. A book that in my opinion is worth checking up. A fun light reading.
Thank you, NetGalley!
Thank you, NetGalley!
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