It's the first arc I've received and I was not disappointed.(The covers are also beautifully designed.)
Lets talk about the author:
C.A Gray is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD), with a primary care practice in Tucson, Arizona. She has always been captivated by the power of a good story, fictional or otherwise, which is probably why she loves holistic medicine: a patient’s physical health is invariably intertwined with his or her life story, and she believes that the one can only be understood in context with the other.
Her favorite fictional tales have always been epic battles of good versus evil, with a strong tendency towards parable. An idealist herself, she has always been convinced that these stories have something deeply true to tell us about the human condition, and that is why we love them so much… or at least that’s why she does. (Taken from her official website)
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The Liberty Box:
Genre:Young Adult/Dystopian
Publisher:Wanderlust Publishing
ISBN:0991185846
The Eden Conspiracy:
Genre:Young Adult/Dystopian
Publisher:Wanderlust Publishing
Links: Amazon.com
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So let's start with The Liberty Box: (Some spoilers may be included)
Synopsis:
Kate Brandeis has it all: a famous reporter at the age of twenty-four, she’s the face of the Republic of the Americas. She has a loving fiance and all the success she could wish for. But when she learns of the death of a long-forgotten friend, her investigations unravel her perfect memories, forcing her to face the fact that she’s been living a lie.
Jackson MacNamera, trained from a young age in the art of mind control, returns to the Republic for his mother’s funeral. Within a few hours of his arrival, authorities collect Jackson and take him by force to a room ironically called The Liberty Box, where he must choose between surrendering his thoughts to the new Republic, or fleeing for his freedom.
Kate, bereaved and confused, finds her way to a cave community of refugees, where Jackson seems to offer her an escape from her grief. The two forge an uneasy bond, and in the process Jackson learns that Kate has some insight which may help the hunters in their attempt to free other citizens from the tyranny of the Potentate.
But with the odds so stacked against them, can the refugees succeed in their rescue missions right under the Potentate’s nose?
Review:
I loved this book. The Liberty Box is creative and unique, making me think about the world around us. The thought of the Government having brainwashed their people is an interesting idea and perhaps reflects the idea of capitalism. I really enjoyed the way it was implemented into the story.
I loved the characters Kate (a news anchor) and Jackson (a fisherman from Iceland) and how they interact with one another. The characters have great development throughout the story.
I was left questioning the world around me, the story is very much thought provoking.
The only thing I struggled with while reading was the narrator changing between Kate, Jackson and Ben Voltolini. This wasn't bad for the story- it gave insight off different situations and perspectives throughout the story and how they both see the world differently. Personally, I struggle with changing perspectives in novels- though I see the strength of doing so for the story and its progression.
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The Eden Conspiracy (ARC): (Again, some spoilers may be included)
Synopsis:
The refugee caves have been destroyed, and most of the refugees are dead. The Potentate now knows of their existence and will stop at nothing to wipe them out completely. He suspects that terrorist Jackson MacNamera is among them, as well as reporter Kate Brandeis’s fiancé, hacker Will Anderson—and probably therefore Kate herself.
The remaining rebels, among them Jackson and Kate, have Kate’s fiancé Will to thank for their survival: he arrived back from the dead and in the nick of time, bearing classified information about the Potentate’s plans to expand his influence internationally.Kate, meanwhile, finds herself torn: between Jackson and the fiancé she thought she lost, and between the damsel-in-distress she once was, and the rebel she believes she has always been underneath. Whether the other hunters will support her or no, she knows she must use her influence over the people of the Republic to tell them the truth, no matter the cost. But is she strong enough to withstand the government’s lies?
Review:
The story quickly picks up right where the last left off- it continues the story of Kate and Jackson, with the added addition of Will.
First off, it's great to see Kate's development- she's much stronger, less confused and more proactive. I also enjoyed the love triangle element- though this isn't the main focus of the story. Kate quite quickly chooses what she truly wants.
We finally get to learn more about the family Kate has left behind- we hear about her brother, Charlie, at the start of this novel.
I quickly got back into this world that Gray had created- this novel is much more fast-paced and exciting- which I consider to be a good thing.
The bad guys within this story are a lot more scary than they were in the previous, I'd love to see this developed more- I really enjoyed the character of the Crone and Ben Voltolini.
However, I would like to see more of the supporting characters- such as Will and Charlie. I'd also love to know more about New Estonia, Iceland, Beckenshire and various other places that have been mentioned so far. It would be great to get more insight on the world and what it is like where they live.So do I recommend these books?
These books are pretty awesome- it really is like Divergent meeting the Matrix in various ways. With Dystopian being so popular I'm sure many readers will enjoy these books. I really enjoyed these books so of course I recommend them- they may not be for everyone but they were perfect for me.
Let me know your thoughts on these books! Have you read them? Which Dystopian novels are your favourite?
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