Rating: 5/5
(This is the second book in a series. Click HERE to read my review of the first book.)
This book picks up right after Eroyn has come back to Genesis. She is imprisoned because the leaders of her city believe that she is partially responsible for the bombs that fell and decimated the city. She is essentially an exile. She, Luna, and Archer leave the city and finally travel to the male side of Compound A. When they arrive, no one is there, leading them to believe that Ryker Stroud has harmed the men like he has harmed the women. As the trio tries to figure out what has happened and what needs to be done, they meet a group of men who have survived. They don't want to trust Eroyn, but they want answers and justice just like she does. Will they be able to look past their differences and work together to stop Ryker? Will Eroyn ever be able to go back to Genesis? Will she and Archer ever admit how they feel about each other?
This book was even better than the first installment. Eroyn is a very strong and likeable character. She has overcome a lot of adversity and continues to do what she feels is right in this book. Her friendship with Luna is so wonderful,and I love how she is with Archer as well. If you have read any of my other reviews, you will know that I don't really tend to enjoy a lot of mushy-gushy unrealistic romance. With that said, I love how their relationship progresses in this series. They go from being enemies to allies, and then they realize that they love each other. But there aren't any long monologues about it - they just show each other that they are there for one another and demonstrate loyalty, care, and consideration for each other.
SPOILERS -
I really love her relationship with her brother Blaze. He is a character that you cannot help but love, even though he's supposed to be a bit of a "loser" (and see, I hate even saying that because I just enjoy him so much!). He is wonderfully sarcastic and entertaining. I am glad that Eroyn has him, especially after losing Wes.
There are some really special moments in this book. The Festival near the end was really refreshing and I also LOVE how the females in the compound came together to strengthen themselves and the community. They didn't roll over and become victims, they stepped up and did what needed to be done. Overall, the character development was fantastic. The only thing that made me a little sad was what happened with Eroyn and her mother. I understand that everyone went through a lot, but I felt like Eroyn was a little cruel. (But that just makes her character all the more real.)
There is a lot that happens in this book - more information is revealed about what is happening outside of Compound A. The Epilogue reveals some truly shocking and interesting information that really makes me eager to read the last book in the series.
Awesome book! Very immersive and well written!
Ratings -
Grammar/Editing - Excellent
Profanity - None
Violence - Mild
Sexuality - Mild
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