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The Moon Dwellers (The Dwellers #1)

by David Estes (Goodreads Author)

4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 · rating details · 538 ratings · 283 reviews

In a desperate attempt to escape destruction decades earlier, humankind was forced underground, into the depths of the earth, creating a new society called the Tri-Realms.

After her parents and sister are abducted by the Enforcers, seventeen-year-old Adele, a member of the middle-class moon dwellers, is unjustly sentenced to life in prison for her parents' crimes of treaso...more

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Published June 30th 2012 by David Estes (first published June 27th 2012)

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Jul 17, 2012 Nicole rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: all-time-favs, coming-june-2012, beta, dystopian, fav-ya, loved-it, own, romance, young-adult

Early Beta Review 2/21/12

Wow, what an amazing journey into a completely unique world. This Dystopian/Urban Fantasy Novel stole my breath. Journey under the earth’s crust after post apocalypse into the tri-realms for an emotional adventure ready to sweep you into it.

Adele is a 17 year old girl sentenced to life in prison because her father dared to question their unfair existence. For six months she has held her own in the juvenile detention center while waiting for her 18th birthday only to be...more

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Apr 08, 2013 Karla(Book Addict) rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Dystopian/Urban Fantasy Fans

Recommended to Karla(Book Addict) by: Nicole Passante

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Jun 28, 2012 Alana ~ The Book Pimp rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reading-challenge, ebooks, young-adult, covers-genres-and-themes-oh-my-r, arc, dystopian

Hmm...I had to let this one sink in a bit.

Very City of Ember feel to it, but MORE everything.... more action, more romance, more back story, more violence... even more caves (I think!) And it's definitely an 'older' read than City of Ember. Very dark themes, and just the slightest smattering of young love.

"My heart is alive again. Because I see her."

I am always drawn to dystopian fiction, but have not read very much of it. So I can't proclaim how similar or dissimilar it may be to The Hunger Gam...more

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Jul 03, 2012 Zuleeza rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopian-fiction, ongoing-series, series-i-havent-finished

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Some may say that you should never read a book because of the author. But looking at numerous cases of authors throwing temper tantrum throughout this year especially, I'd say, I am one of those people who would read a book because of the author. Call me judgmental, but I think the readers deserve to be appreciated and treated with respect especially when they spent their hard-earned money for your book.

David Estes is one of my GR friends, he was t...more

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Apr 06, 2013 Obsessed with Cameron rated it 5 of 5 stars

That was before I got my copy:

Holy Crap!
David gimme my copy now! I'm dying to read your book *smirks*

This After Reading The Novel:

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I knew they were blue. I just don’t know how. I have never been a psychic, and it is creepy that I’m attracted to this young man, but hell, I don’t care whether it will end up killing me, I have to reach out, touch him… But when my hand barely grazed his skin…he vanished.

Tristan!I begged, forgive me!
He left; I could see his sunlit waves shielding his...more

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Jul 26, 2012 The Cover Contessa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads, 2012-releases, arcs-and-r-r, dystopian, own

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Aug 23, 2012 Alexandria rated it 3 of 5 stars

*run!*
*slash*
*stab*
*kung fu kick to the balls*
*run in the dark with hopefull abondon that you dont hit a wall face first*
"Oh crap! Whatch out for the canabalistic hag!!"
*run some more*
"Oh shit, my pancreas, my liver, my leg!!! Oh the agony!"
*epic tumble down raging waterfall*
"Damn, are we there yet?"
*DEATH, PAIN, ANGUISH, and sweet FREEDOM*
"Yup, we're here."
"So, what do we do now?", someone ask.
"On to the next one!!!"

And that my friends, is my personal synopsis for this novel. Oh it was good, bu...more

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Jun 25, 2012 Kayleigh {K-Books} rated it 5 of 5 stars

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The Moon Dwellers Review on K-Books

Wow! What can I say about this book? It is absolutely awesome. That is definitely the first word that comes to mind when I think of Moon Dwellers.

Adele, a Moon dweller, has been sentenced to life in the Pen. She has come to terms with what her life is going to be like. But then she sees Tristan. Son of the president, he would never notice her right? But when their eyes meet for a split second something happens, they feel a connection. Now with her new found fri...more The Moon Dwellers Review on K-Books

Wow! What can I say about this book? It is absolutely awesome. That is definitely the first word that comes to mind when I think of Moon Dwellers.

Adele, a Moon dweller, has been sentenced to life in the Pen. She has come to terms with what her life is going to be like. But then she sees Tristan. Son of the president, he would never notice her right? But when their eyes meet for a split second something happens, they feel a connection. Now with her new found friends in the pen Adele is determined to escape the pen, find her family and bring them back together. But will she be able to succeed and will she be able to find Tristan and see if he feels the same, or will she be doomed to spend life behind bars for a crime she didn’t commit?

I really enjoyed this book. It was fantastic. I was drawn into this new dystopian world from the first chapter and was intrigued as to find out what was going to happen. This was the first book I have read by Davis Estes and I will definitely be reading his other work as well, I was amazed by his ability to completely hook me to the story within a few pages and have me sat on the edge of my seat unable to put the book down as I desperately needed to know what was going to happen. I am definitely a fan now.

I loved the characters in this book and how none of them is how they seem. I loved Adele and I really connected with her and felt through her. I loved how we figured more and more about this world and the other characters through her journey. I felt like everything she was going through I was going through as well and I needed to know what happened to her.
I really loved Tristan as well and how he is definitely not what you would expect from him, being the president’s daughter and I loved how you found more about his good side and how he wanted to see change more as you went through the journey with him.
I really loved that this book is told from a split perspective. I really love books told from multiple perspectives as I feel like you can get two sides of the story and really feel like you are going on two different journeys at the same time. This is definitely the case in this book. You are going on Adele’s journey of putting her family back together as well as going on Tristan’s journey to defy his father and chase after what is right.

I don’t know what I was expecting when I started this book but it definitely was not the amazing new series that I found. I will definitely be following Adele and Tristan’s story right to the end and I cannot wait to find out what happens next. An amazing start to a new series and I can’t wait to read more.(less)

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Sep 08, 2012 Laurie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Adele is a Moon Dweller. A second class citizen in a world where the differences in the social and economic class structure is exceedingly prominent. Tristan is a sun dweller, one of the elite in a class of aristocrats. He isn't just one of the priviledged few, he is the president's eldest son and heir to inherit the right to rule. Adele was just one in a crowd of many as Tristan remotely waved from a float in a parade passing by. Their eyes met, their gazes locked. Against all odds and reason,...more Adele is a Moon Dweller. A second class citizen in a world where the differences in the social and economic class structure is exceedingly prominent. Tristan is a sun dweller, one of the elite in a class of aristocrats. He isn't just one of the priviledged few, he is the president's eldest son and heir to inherit the right to rule. Adele was just one in a crowd of many as Tristan remotely waved from a float in a parade passing by. Their eyes met, their gazes locked. Against all odds and reason, Tristan knew he had to find Adele. He had to meet her and talk to her. He felt an unexplainable pull towards her.

You can't pigeonhole this YA fiction into one specific genre. It has all the elements of action & adventure, comedy, tragedy, romance, and suspense all rolled into one magnificent story by author David Estes.

This book is action packed as five teens run for their lives through a dystopian underground world. They face prison breaks, bombings, evil blood thirsty guards, and mercenaries as they race through caverns trying to rescue family members from a government gone awry.

Teenagers are sarcastic, there is no way around it. It can be very frustrating when it is your own child trying to shirk their homework or chores. Put five teenagers together and it can be a hillarious combinations. Zingers and comebacks fly with great speed as these heroic teens use sarcastic wit as a weapon to hold off their fears and insecurities.

The real tragedy is the crumbling of the government. The earth has already been rendered uninhabitable and the citizens have lost their liberties, their security, and many have even lost hope. Be prepared for a whole range of emotions, anger at the authoritarians, fear at how simply and easily democracy crumbles, sadness at the senseless destruction and loss.

Does love at first sight exist? Can fate intervene to make sure two people will finally come together over all odds? Is there such a thing as soul mates and the possibility that our souls will automatically recognize its mate? Even if you don't believe in the yucky love stuff, this story will still pull at your heart strings.

Expect to find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat, turning pages as fast as your eyes can read. I suggest you clear your schedule, have snacks handy and get comfy. There is just no good place to set this book aside even for a quick trip to the facilities. It is fast paced with new obstacles behind every turn.

The main characters are incredibly three dimensional. Their histories are tragic, with so much anguish survived in their childhood. The reader can't help but root them on and yearn for their success. It is going to be a very long wait for the sequel to be published in September.
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Jun 20, 2012 Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey) by: author

Shelves: reviewed, books-i-m-mentioned-or-beta

Quick review:

Cover: eye catching color
Rating: PG
Thumbs Up: 5
Overall: An amazing story with guts and determination.
Characters: Well written
Plot: An original tale with that kept me captivated.
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Absolutely
Recommend: Yes
Book Boyfriend: Tristan *sigh*

SUMMARY (50 words or less)

This story is very well written and thought out. So much so that the undercurrents of romance that on hinted at the surface didn’t bother me. In fact it was a plus. The only thing I did was roo...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own-kindle

Full Review posted at Passionate Book Divas Blog

OMG! Oh - My - Gosh! Holy Shit - Oh my god!

I loved this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to take some time to put my thoughts in coherent form at the moment - I will have a reveiw for this book for you in a day or so... maybe a week - depends on how long it takes me to COME DOWN FROM THIS EPIC HIGH I'M ON AT THE MOMENT!! **that is in caps b/c if I were talking aloud i'd be shouting out of pure excitement!!!**

I am giving 4.5 stars b/c this is a 1st book an...more

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Dec 04, 2012 Angela rated it 4 of 5 stars

Thank you, Mr. Estes for giving me the chance to read this.
I love the characters and how the story goes though the development between the two main characters were fast. The story showed some points in reality where we experience problems but then we have to fight and think positive no matter how big the problem is. The setting was awesome, but it would be more awesome if there would be a map included where we can really imagine where the subchapters would be located. Overall, it was an amazing...more

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Nov 25, 2012 Rachmi rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Ana Victoria Palazuelos, Doug Bowden, Kelsi

Shelves: ebook, utopian-dystopian-post-apocalyptic, favorites, favorite-series, read-for-review

3.5 stars

My review

The Moon Dwellers has things from a book that I loved.

- The story. As a dystopian book, this story set hundreds years from now (off course) with corrupt and evil government. This time it takes in underground. Human weren’t longer lived above the earth after meteor crashed.
At first, I didn’t find a strong reason to call this ebook is a dystopian stories aside its time setting. Yes the government was corrupt but they didn’t corrupt enough for me. Apparently, Estes keep it for o...more

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Jun 20, 2012 Rachael Woohoo rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I think the best word to describe this book is mind blowing. This is my second book by David Estes I've read, the first one being Angel Evolution, which I thought was good, but not ah-may-zing. However, The Moon Dwellerspretty much blew me away.

The best part about this book is probably the protagonist, Adele, and the kick-ass action in the plot. The book was definitely exciting from the start, and although Adele had someinner vulnerabilities, she remained an amazingly strong character throughout...more I think the best word to describe this book is mind blowing. This is my second book by David Estes I've read, the first one being Angel Evolution, which I thought was good, but not ah-may-zing. However, The Moon Dwellers pretty much blew me away.

The best part about this book is probably the protagonist, Adele, and the kick-ass action in the plot. The book was definitely exciting from the start, and although Adele had some inner vulnerabilities, she remained an amazingly strong character throughout the book. I was amazed at her abilities to think and react quickly, as well has her willingness to sacrifice her own well-being for those that she cares about. Sure, these are the normal warrior girl archetype traits. However, I feel that Estes is able to show the reader through many, many examples.

The world building and dystopic setting were also well written. Unlike many of the current dystopian novels out there today, David tells you why and how the world became this way, and in a fairly realistic way, considering the corrupt powerful politicians in Congress today and the rapidly developing technology. The poor villages, caverns, and sub-chapters are also beautifully described, sometimes invoking pity, and sometimes invoking horror and a bit of hate towards some of the Sun Dwellers. My only complaint about this is that I wanted to see more of the Star Dwellers. I know that the Star Dwellers are poorer than the Moon Dwellers, but I haven't "seen" it yet. However, considering the sequel is titled The Star Dwellers, we will definitely be seeing more of it in the next book!

David's methods of implying suspense also added to the story. Many times in the novel, he adds phrases like "big mistake". Although these few words make it obvious something bad is going to happen, it kept me guessing and wanting to continue on and find out what happens. I also enjoyed the development or significance of the relationships between characters such as Roc and Tristan, Adele and her family, Cole and Tawni, Tawni and Adele... the list goes on and on. The only problem I had was the insta-love-ishk relationship between Adele and Tristan. I was hoping for more development when they finally met, but there wasn't much. Hopefully, there will be a little more in the next book.

Finally, I admire how David was able to invoke many, many emotions in me. As I said before, the Moon and Star Dweller's poverty but strong will to survive moved me, as well as (view spoiler)

I'll end my gushing for now - but the bottom line is, read this book! It was engaging and a little emotional for me, and I can't wait for more! (Now, if you will Mr. Estes, please hurry and release The Star Dwellers...)(less)

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Aug 16, 2012 Karen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopian, sci-fi, favorites

What a great creative concept for a book series! This dystopian world blew me away when it was revealed where and how it came about. I really enjoy David's writing along with his heroines and heroes and can't wait to continue with the world of The Dwellers!

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Dec 12, 2012 Shannon Dermott rated it 5 of 5 stars

Talk about an amazing book. This novel really knocked my socks off. It has epic potential and a top contender for one of the best dystopian novels I've read. Looking forward to book two. I'm sure it will be every bit as amazing as this one.

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Jan 11, 2013 Lolita rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopian, free-copy-to-review, ebooks, ya

Meet Adele

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Strong
Tough
Badass girl
Doesn’t know how to make friends
A moon dweller
And a prisoner in the pen

Meet Tristan
Not serious
Sarcastic guy
Handsome
Seventeen years old
A sun dweller
The president’s son

They meet once in the pen, fall in love from the first look, and rush into each others’ arms, hahah, got ya, I was just kidding but it is a good one. Ah right…

Meet Cole
Dark skinned guy
Bad tempered
Very strong
Gets angry real fast
Quick at forgiveness
A friend of Adele

And meet Tawni
Sweet
Determin...more

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Jan 06, 2013 Dawn rated it 4 of 5 stars

My review is actually 4 and 1/2 stars almost 5 but not quite because I was confused in the beginning.

I got the book at a read to review event at a group I joined at goodreads. This book is the first of the series, another dystopian novel. At first I was confused as to what a sun dweller, moon dweller and star dweller were. The protagonist Adele is one bad-ass, distrustful loner who just cares about oneself. After all, living as a moon dweller would give you that mindset. The first few chapters...more

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Mar 15, 2013 Rachel R - Say It With Books ツ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arr-books-to-review

5 out of 5 stars for THE MOON DWELLERS.

I believe this book deserves a slow clap and a standing ovation.

THE MOON DWELLERS is an all-in-one package deal!

When I realized that there are going to be 2 POVs in this book, I can't wait to get my hands on it. I am the kind of reader who looooves to see both perspectives of the protagonists, so yes, I think this is one of my favorite dystopian books. And by the way this is the first book that I read by Estes and I was hooked to this story right away.

THE...more

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Sep 16, 2012 Aliaa El-Nashar rated it 4 of 5 stars

I honestly don't know why I didn't read this book right after I got it. I guess it might have to do with the fact that I've had a lot of book tours and work at the time, but I knew this book was worth me requesting it anyway, and guess what? It totally was.

Starting with the basics, the cover, title and synopsis, I'd have to say it's two out of three. I wasn't so fond of the cover - it didn't draw me in like others usually do. But the title and the synopsis made up for it and kept me interested....more I honestly don't know why I didn't read this book right after I got it. I guess it might have to do with the fact that I've had a lot of book tours and work at the time, but I knew this book was worth me requesting it anyway, and guess what? It totally was.

Starting with the basics, the cover, title and synopsis, I'd have to say it's two out of three. I wasn't so fond of the cover - it didn't draw me in like others usually do. But the title and the synopsis made up for it and kept me interested. What turned the minor interest to full-on excitement was the prologue. The second I was done with it, I was emotionally invested and had to go on reading.

Adele's family was torn apart when Enforcers came in to capture her parents for treason. She fought them off, and ended up in the 'Pen'. She was sentenced for life, and had nothing to look forward to in the hell she was thrust into, her life losing any whisper of hope, until her eyes lock with Tristan - the son of the president of the Tri-Realms- that's when a little thrill is returned to her. Then, to her surprise she makes friends with Tawni and Cole, her world turns from dull and worthless to hopeful in the span of a day. The three friends try to escape and are surprised to find Tristan right on their trail. Why on earth was a Sun Dweller following them? Maybe because the feelings she had when their eyes locked, he had them too, they were strong enough for him to leave his world behind and risk his life, just to make sure she's alright. They then proceed to embark on a journey to save her sister and father, trying to escape the many dangers on the way.

This is such an amazing dystopian novel. Granted, I hadn't expected it to turn out the way it did, but it was even better. The writing was so hooking, so were the details, I could almost feel like I was there, imagining everything Tristan and Adele were going through. The book goes back and forth between the protagonists, giving us insight on both the characters and what's going on through their heads. This book reminded me of so many novels I'd read before - and loved - combined, yet it was also completely different. I don't know how to explain it exactly. It's just one of those books that if you pick it up, you wouldn't be able to put it down until you're done. Which is exactly what happened with me. The background stories added a very real and harsh touch to the reality they were living in, them being lowly Moon Dwellers. I could almost understand what drove them all, and why they hated Tristan. I was so drawn into their pain and loss, it was so emotional and amazing at the same time.

David's writing is great, too bad book two isn't out yet. I cannot wait to read it! Hopefully it would be just as amazing as this one.

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Dec 13, 2012 Susan Francis rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopia, male-pov, indie-or-selfpub, rom-moderate-fluff, r2r, ya, books-reviewed, hidden-treasure, read-in-2012, class-divides

The Moon Dwellers is the first of a three part series about a post-apocalyptic society where civilisation exists underground - after destruction of the surface of the earth renders it uninhabitable. The society has a caste-type system called the Tri-Realms, with each realm existing deeper underground. The Sun Realm being the closest to the earth’s surface with ‘upper class’ inhabitants known as Sun Dwellers, the Moon Realm located beneath it where the middle class Moon Dwellers live, and the Sta...more

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Nov 26, 2012 Stephanie Judice rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone who loves cool paranormal dystopians!

When it comes to world-building, David is a master. This is the first book I've ever read where the world is underground, in a place that doesn't remotely exist. (In other fantasies/dystopians, the worlds are similar to what we already know or have seen in movies.) I just love that his viewpoint and setting are so entirely original. This is something I seek out in the novels I read. So, A+ on that score, David.

I also really loved the characters. They are familiar, like a friend, but not cliche....more

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Jan 05, 2013 Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: on-my-kindle, dystopia, ooh-pretty-cover, bromance, badass-ladies, young-adult, sci-fi, romance, adventure

Actual rating: 3.5 stars

So, my Kindle seems to have inexplicably deleted more than half the notes I took while reading this.

But whatever, whatever. I can deal with it. Even though it's been about a month since I finished this, I think I can remember what I was going to say pretty well.

The story:

Humanity (what's left of it, anyway) is forced to live underground after the surface of the Earth is completely destroyed. A new society is formed called the Tri-Realms, which consists of the Sun Realm,...more

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Jul 10, 2012 Kerri rated it 4 of 5 stars

video review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOZhCM...

so i just finished reading my final version of this. i must say, i noticed that mr estes took some of my specific recs into consideration, which made me smile...but that's beside the point...

anyway, i just wanted to put a quick review out there now that i'm done. with it. overall, i genuinely enjoyed the story just as much as i did with the beta. however, i will say that this time around, the romance irked me even more than the first time, an...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Alexandria Nicole rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, fiction, gift, indie-author, kindle, dystopian, ya

Great book! I read the beta version and I'm excited to read the final version. I'll review after I read the final version.

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This book is so much better the second time I read it. Even though I've read a lot of books after The Moon Dwellers, I have to say this one always stuck with me. The story is so original. A new world with unusual circumstances keeps me interested the whole time. I mean, these characters live under ground! Just picturing everything they are seeing, or livi...more Great book! I read the beta version and I'm excited to read the final version. I'll review after I read the final version.

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This book is so much better the second time I read it. Even though I've read a lot of books after The Moon Dwellers, I have to say this one always stuck with me. The story is so original. A new world with unusual circumstances keeps me interested the whole time. I mean, these characters live under ground! Just picturing everything they are seeing, or living in, sparks so much imagination. It's like a new toy.

Most of the characters are very strong, physically as well as mentally, which makes sense. They are living in the slums, underground, so they have to be. Each characters is also very much their own person and I love them all. It's hard not to.

This book will make you laugh, cringe, feel all warm and fuzzy, and maybe even cry. I loved all the action. The characters weren't sitting around doing nothing - they were always planning or on the move, even when they didn't know why they were going somewhere exactly. Their situations are unique and the world even more so.

I have to say my favorite part of the book is simply the world it's in. It's a story set in an imaginative world - one that feels magical but isn't. I want to read on because I like the characters and care about what happens to them, but also because I want to see what else this world has to offer.

The only thing that bothered me about the book was there were some overlaps that I thought could have been avoided between the twp characters different POVs. But we did get to see what they were both thinking about the same thing so it was kind of nice too.

The roughness and survival of this book, along with the attitudes of the characters, make me want to put it in the same category as the The Hunger Games. This story isn't like the Hunger Games at all, but the brutality of the world, along with it being a dystopian, helps me make the connection.

If you're looking for a different kind of YA story, unlike the other dystopians out there, but still just as good, I would definitely tell you to pick this one up!
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Jul 18, 2012 D. rated it 5 of 5 stars

David excellent job on Moon Dwellers. What a intriguing book. When I was half way through the book, my mind totally reflected back to Incarceron Series by: Catherine Fisher. Not because it was similar, but the gripping on edge feeling. Maybe the intensity or complex idea of the story. If that makes any sense. I a totally looking forward to next book! Great job!

UPDATED!!! David, so I re read the book. I have also ask a few teens to read it, so I can hear how they feel. I have a group of YA teens...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Donna rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

WOW...I really enjoyed this book!! Adele was a wonderful character, and I look forward to the relationship between her and Tristan developing in the next book. It was filled with action that kept me on the edge of my seat, and the world building and dystopic setting were very well written.
I am so glad I don't have to wait too long for the next book!!

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Jul 08, 2012 Valkiery rated it 5 of 5 stars

At first it took me a little while to get into it but once I did MAN did I fricken love it! It's quite an original tale with good humor to balance the tragedies and chaos. At first I wondered if it would be like that one movie . . . Ember? But it's nothing like it. There were many unseen twist and turns in both's parties journeys. And I like that every ones main weapons are swords and the hand to hand combat. I also really like the Adele. She is quick in battle and strong. I can't wait till the...more

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Jan 14, 2013 Jessica rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopian, crème-de-la-crème

5 star rating.
I have found my new book boyfriend, and he goes by the name of Tristan.

The Synopsis
I feel like I could not do the synopsis any justice, so I’ll just leave it to you to read.

The Review
I don't know where to start really. When it comes to 'dystopian' novels, I have to admit I'm extremely hard to please. Whilst 'The Hunger Games' was good, I just couldn't get in to the story completely, it just didn't cut it for me. But 'The Moon Dwellers' blew me out of the water. I received this...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Hazel G. ( I ♥ Mr. Grey) *Fifty Shades obsessed* . rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: YA, sci-fi, romance, adventure, drama readers

Recommended to Hazel G. ( I ♥ Mr. Grey) *Fifty Shades obsessed* by: David Estes

Shelves: action-adventure, fantasy, romance, young-adult, dystopia, science-fiction

★★★★★
THIS BOOK WAS AWESOME!
Amazing and epic tale of adventure, rebellion and love!

The Moon Dwellers is a YA science fiction novel and the first in The Dwellers series written by David Estes. I read this as a R2R with Making Connections YA Edition. As always, a special thank you to the mods and author for allowing me to participate.

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The authors blurb does this so well, I won’t try to recreate it. ;)

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I am in awe at how terrific this story was. The world building and socie...more

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David Estes was born in El Paso, Texas but moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania when he was very young. David grew up in Pittsburgh and then went to Penn State for college. Eventually he moved to Sydney, Australia where he met his wife. A reader all his life, he began writing novels for the children's and YA markets in 2010, and started writing full time in June 2012. Now he travels the world writing...more

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“My dad used to say the definition of stupidity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Or maybe that was the definition of crazy.” — 40 people liked it

“I don't particularly like confrontation. Unfortunately, confrontation seems to like me quite a lot.” — 20 people liked it

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