Tomorrow

Yesterday #2

by C.K. Kelly Martin

The sci-fi adventure that began with Yesterday continues with a thriller that can also be read as a standalone.

2063, United North America: climate change has rendered great swathes of the country uninhabitable, the rise of robot workers has created mass unemployment, eco-terrorism is a constant threat and a 2059 nuclear exchange between Pakistan and India has torn large holes in the world's ozone layer and pushed humanity's existence towards a cliff.

Garren and Freya have managed to escape that nightmare world and lose themselves in 1986 Vancouver. But the future's reach is long, and they're no longer safe there. No one is. Shadowy forces are intent on influencing the past's path. And when Freya is taken, it's up to Garren to save both her, and the future.

Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopia, Young Adult, Time Travel, Fiction, Romance

242 pages, Paperback

First published September 23, 2013

About the author

Long before I was an author I was a fan of books about Winnie the Pooh, Babar, Madeline, Anne Shirley and anything by Judy Blume. Throughout high school my favourite class was English. No surprise, then, that most of my time spent at York University in Toronto was as an English major—not the traditional way to graduate with a B.A. (Hons) in film studies but a fine way to get a general arts education.

After getting my film studies degree I headed for Dublin, Ireland and spent the majority of the nineties there in forgettable jobs meeting unforgettable people and enjoying the buzz. I always believed I'd get around to writing in earnest eventually, and I began writing my first novel in a flat in Dublin and finished it in a Toronto suburb. By then I'd discovered that fiction about young people felt the freshest and most exciting to me. You have most of your life to be an adult but you only grow up once.

Currently residing near Toronto with my Dub husband, I'm an aunt to twenty-one nieces and nephews, and a great-aunt to five great-nieces and two great-nephews. I became an Irish citizen in 2001 and continue to visit Dublin as often as I can while working on novels about young people.

My first young adult book, I Know It's Over, came out with Random House in September 2008, and was followed by One Lonely Degree, The Lighter Side of Life and Death, My Beating Teenage Heart and sci-fi thriller Yesterday. I released Yesterday's sequel, Tomorrow, in 2013 and put out my first adult novel, Come See About Me, as an ebook in June 2012. Two of my contemporary YA books, The Sweetest Thing You Can Sing and Delicate, were published by Cormorant Books' Dancing Cat Books imprint in 2014 and 2015. They also published my middle grade sci-fi, Stricken.

My 2017 young adult novel, Just Like You Said It Would Be, is the book of my heart. Packed with movies references and giddy love for Dublin, Ireland, Just Like You Said It Would Be is a frank exploration of first love, full of confusion, elation, disappointment and its knack of making the ordinary seem amazing.

In 2019 I made my horror debut with DCB under the name Cara Martin. Booklist described Shantallow as "serious, literary and very scary" and Kirkus called it "gut-wrenching on various levels." It was an Ottawa Book Awards finalist and was longlisted for the Sunburst Award.

Reviews

[Christina (A Reader of Fictions) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oddly enough, I consider myself a bit C.K. Kelly Martin fan, even if I’ve never actually rated any of her books in the 4.5/5 range, though I’ve still got some to read yet (since I’ve purchased all of her backlist), so maybe one of them will get me there. That may be weird. With ratings in the 3-4 range, you might not think that she’s an author I love. However, what I expect from Martin and what she always delivers is something unique. C.K. Kelly Martin books aren’t like every other book, in subject matter or in tone, and this is what keeps me coming back.

Tomorrow is a sequel and/or companion novel to Yesterday, which came out last year from Random House. Martin’s self-publishing Tomorrow, something I actually didn’t realize until the book arrived, because the cover matches pretty well. With self-publishing come questions of editing, so let me address those first. Tomorrow has definitely been edited. I only noted a couple of grammatical errors within Tomorrow‘s pages, and, considering that I read an ARC version, the final should be quite clean.

Read the A Reader of Fictions.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tomorrow by C.K. Kelly Martin is an intricately bold and exquisitely subtle story of the responsibility and privileges that we frequently take for granted as citizens of our individual nations and caretakers of our planet. While we enjoy its immense splendor and pleasurable treasures, we are expected to take care of our home if we expect it to continue take care of us and future generations. We are also responsible for being vigilant citizens and keeping our governments in check. Not allowing them to run amuck and do what they like should be a chief concern of ours. The people should never fear their government. Instead the government should fear its people.

In this stunning tale of deep-rooted treachery and never-ending hard choices, we see two characters rise from the ashes of their fallen world as a blindingly beautiful and fiercely dedicated phoenix who attempts to do what is right for the sake of their world. They reluctantly yet resolutely set aside their own desires and dreams in order to do what they know needs to be done. Their faith, hope, and dedication are hanging by a thread and yet they do not give up once their fears are confirmed. Even with their hearts and their futures on the line, they are unwavering in their purpose and unyielding in their actions.

We should all want to do the right thing no matter how hard it may be. It is easier to choose the safe and selfish path to be concerned only with yourself, but in the end there will be a thought always nagging you in the back of your mind of what could have been. I am not one who can easily live with regrets that would eat away at me like that, and I would hope that most people wouldn’t either. We need to be ever mindful of the world around us, careful in our plans for the future, and always enjoy each moment that this life offers us. Don’t take your time in this life for granted, but cherish it and make the most of it. While we can’t control the actions of others, we can be ever mindful of how our actions affect those around us. Change starts with one. Will you be that one?

C.K. Kelly Martin has written a deeply touching and hauntingly enthralling story of promise from failure and joy from despair. I was wonderfully surprised by the depth and passion that permeates the pages in this story. This was a very thought provoking read, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I would recommend Tomorrow to those who enjoy thinking about and pulling back multiple layers of a story in order to understand and appreciate its complexities.

[Jess at Such a Novel Idea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had such an interesting twist on dystopian! The book is set in two times -- 2063 and 1986. I loved both getting to see the world as it became and the world I was alive in. Just like Eleanor & Park, it was fascinating to read about a time when I was just two -- how different (and how much the same) life was for teens.

PLUS, who doesn't love the 80's. We get to see some pop culture references, which is always fun.

I also loved that this book was both a companion and a stand alone. I hadn't read Yesterday, and was happy that I didn't have to miss out on the blog tour or miss a lot of critical details. The book is also set in Canada (Vancouver), which was a unique setting to me since I'm from Texas.

This book has a STRONG message. Much like Wall-E, we are taking really awful care of our earth, and one day we are going to pay for those choices.

For this review and more, visit Such A Novel Idea.

So, this book starts in 2063 in the future government's in control (a.k.a. dystopian society). They are known as U.N.A. and have figured out how to send humans back through a "chute" to the 1980's. The author uses the prologue to not only set up the world we are in, but what happens to our characters and why they are sent back. Many people may say this is "showing not telling," but I actually really enjoyed it. I was able to quickly asertain what was happening and move on with the story line.

So, when people are sent through the chute, they lose their memories of the future (well, really the UNA wipes their memories to avoid a collapse of society). However, Freya is one person who actually regains her real memories. She convinces Garren and they are then a target of the UNA.

This book will keep you glued to your reader and has a really interesting and unique spin on a genre that is becoming overdone. The writing is superb and there is some stream of conscious, dialogue, and prose -- so you aren't bored by the book at all! I also love that we see this through Garren's eyes, especially since Freya is the one who remembers. Garren had me sold by the end of his first chapter -- in fact, I used that as my excerpt today. It is beautiful, haunting, and passionate.

Overall, I was really impressed by this complex read and can't wait to see what Yesterday is all about.

[Kimberly]

Once again Martin shows that Canadian authors can and do write impressive YA fiction with an interesting twist. Last year I read Yesterday by Martin and really enjoyed the fact that this Canadian author wrote a novel set in Canada which is something I, as a Canadian myself don't see much of in YA fiction.

While Yesterday was set where I live in Toronto in the 80's. Tomorrow takes place in Vancouver, yet another place I don't see too many novels set in. Once again, I was impressed by the details that Martin gave when it came to describing places in Vancouver which was something I was really happy to see carried over from the first book.

It's been quite some time since I read the book but it was still nice to catch up with Freya and her love interest Garren. I felt that the characters were more genuine and better developed in this installment than they were in the first book. I liked seeing them mature and really come into there own in this one and how things between them were going.

The plot, was more intricate than the first book as well. While Yesterday may have been intricate enough for a first book in a series I found that this one was put together a little better, things were right with Tomorrow.

I liked how there was a bit of a PSA that was in this book. Our future is fragile, and that it's futile to think that we can keep doing things at the rate were going we don't have that much of a bright future. I was born in 1990 and I can see drastic environmental changes that have happened in my lifetime already that were probably thought impossible decades ago.

With a strong and intriguing plot with drama, action and romance mixed in I really enjoyed C.K. Kelly Martin's sequel. I could tell that the author really hit her stride when it came to the characters in this one as well as the plot being very strong, fast paced and well written.

I would recommend this book to anyone who has read and enjoyed the first book in this series and if you haven't read it yet I highly recommend giving it a try especially if you love YA dystopian/sci-fi/time travel books.

*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my free and honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are 100% my own.

[Anncleire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blog tour on my blog October 17th
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“Tomorrow” è uno di quei libri che non mi sarei aspettata mai di leggere, perché non sapevo neanche che esisteva. Avevo letto “Yesterday” il primo volume di questa fantastica serie diverso tempo fa grazie a Netgally e mi era sempre rimasto in mente. Una distopia così ben congeniata, con una storia piena di colpi di scena che non potevo non amarla. Così quando ho scoperto che Shane Morgan di Itching for Books stava organizzando un BLOG TOUR per “Tomorrow” non ho proprio potuto dire di no, perché diamine era un sequel super desiderato quando è stato posto alla mia attenzione.

L’avventura sci-fi che è iniziata con Yesterday continua con un thriller che può essere letto anche come uno standalone.
2063, United North America: i cambiamenti climatici hanno reso gran parte del paese inabitabile, le assunzioni dei lavoratori robot hanno creato una massa di lavoratori disoccupati, l’eco-terrorismo è una costante minaccia e la guerra nucleare tra Pakistan e India ha creato dei grossi buchi nello strato di Ozono che circonda il globo e ha spinto l’umanità verso un precipizio.
Garren e Freya sono riusciti a scappare dall’incubo di quel mondo e si sono persi nella Vancouver del 1986. Ma la mano del futuro è lunga e non sono più al sicuro. Nessuno lo è. Forze oscure sono intente ad influenzare il passato. E quando Freya viene presa tocca a Garren salvare lei e il futuro.


La storia precipita subito il lettore nel mezzo degli eventi e se “Yesterday” viene narrato da Freya, “Tomorrow” invece viene descritto dalla voce di Garren, che risulta molto convincente e la Martin svolge un ottimo lavoro nel caratterizzare al meglio un personaggio maschile, dandogli spazio e pensieri che non hanno niente di femminile e che anzi risulta molto convincente. Un altro aspetto molto interessante del libro e il procedere con la narrazione alternando capitoli nel 2063 a capitoli nel 1986, creando così una sovrapposizione di effetti e una reazione a catena che sconvolge il lettore e lo blocca, in un tempo che ha conseguenze multiple. Quando si è nella storia, si ha sempre quella sensazione di dubbio, del cosa è successo prima, quanto la manipolazione del passato da parte degli agenti del UNA è rilevante o arriva lontana e quanto ciò che è accaduto nel 1986 influenza quello che poi succede nel 2063. Non è facile tenere a bada tutto ma la Martin ci riesce magnificamente. Nel 1986 Garren e Freya vivono insieme da 15 mesi, e la pressione su di loro, due ragazzi di diciannove e diciassette anni inizia a farsi sentire. Mentre i due devono mantenersi, devono pure convivere con quello che sanno e con il pericolo, costante ed inquietante degli agenti che di certo non hanno smesso di dar loro la caccia. Nel 2063 Garren si ritrova con le stesse insicurezze, moltiplicate dal fatto che in una estate cambia tutto e viene a trovarsi in mezzo a situazioni scomode. Il personaggio di Garren è molto affascinante, perché non solo lo vediamo in due contesti diversi, ma nel passato è anche cresciuto, maturato e acquisito una certa sicurezza, che deriva dal fatto che deve mantenere al sicuro lui e Freya come non aveva mai fatto. Rimboccarsi le maniche è difficile ma lo è ancora di più quando tutto precipita e si ritrova da solo. Non voglio spoilerare niente, secondo la mia politica, e mai come in questo caso mi ritrovo senza parole. Mentre molte delle questioni rimaste sospese in “Yestarday” trovano risposta, pure veniamo a conoscere meglio il futuro, un futuro che tra distopico e sci-fi risulta quanto mai catastrofico e apocalittico. Spaventa davvero immaginare che le cose possano andare così, che certi episodi possono essere più verosimili di quando immaginiamo. L’uomo ha in mano molti mezzi per migliorare la qualità di vita degli abitanti della terra, ma allo stesso tempo ha molti mezzi per distruggere l’umanità. Ed è spaventoso ed inquietante. Io adoro le distopie, soprattutto quello in cui la componente scientifica ha un ruolo importante. Da ing elettronico è una deformazione professionale, ma in un mondo come quello della Martin, dove i robot hanno mansioni specifiche come quelle di controllo della sicurezza e diventano delle specie di poliziotti non si può fare a meno di pensare quanto ci sia di sbagliato in questo approccio, quanto indefinitiva siamo in pericolo. Se il progresso a livello tecnologico è di certo positivo, sia a livello di scambi che di servizi, non so quando sicuro sia per una società sempre più chiusa, sempre più incapace di interagire di persona, guardandosi faccia a faccia. Ci si chiude sempre di più in un mondo multimediale e i rapporti, molto sterili, perdono di quel senso di comunità che in tempi di crisi e di guerra è fondamentale. La massa, è composta da individualismi che sfociano in divisioni e sciagure e di conseguenza a ribellioni di livello colossale.

Il particolare da non dimenticare? Un braccialetto…

Una storia mozzafiato, piena di colpi di scena e di eventi al cardiopalma che tengono il lettore incollato alla pagina, anche nei momenti più tragici. Garren è un protagonista che si ama a prima lettura e che si vuole aiutare, anche quando non possiamo. Vi invito a seguire qui il resto del blog tour e ad aggiungere il libro su Goodreads. Pubblicato il 10 ottobre per la Random House “Tomorrow” è un must read per tutti gli amanti di distopie/sci-fi.
Buona lettura guys!


Ringrazio immensamente Shane Morgan di Itching for Books per avermi fatto leggere il libro in anteprima e avermi fatto partecipare al Blog Tour. Grazie.

[Tobreth Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the end, they defend the time chute with defensive robots. So many. But that would attract attention and that door will never close again.

[anonymous book addict · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF - Especially considering the first book which was a 4-star read, this feels very slow and I just can't get into it :(

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tomorrow by C.K. Kelly Martin is an intricately bold and exquisitely subtle story of the responsibility and privileges that we frequently take for granted as citizens of our individual nations and caretakers of our planet. While we enjoy its immense splendor and pleasurable treasures, we are expected to take care of our home if we expect it to continue take care of us and future generations. We are also responsible for being vigilant citizens and keeping our governments in check. Not allowing them to run amuck and do what they like should be a chief concern of ours. The people should never fear their government. Instead the government should fear its people.

In this stunning tale of deep-rooted treachery and never-ending hard choices, we see two characters rise from the ashes of their fallen world as a blindingly beautiful and fiercely dedicated phoenix who attempts to do what is right for the sake of their world. They reluctantly yet resolutely set aside their own desires and dreams in order to do what they know needs to be done. Their faith, hope, and dedication are hanging by a thread and yet they do not give up once their fears are confirmed. Even with their hearts and their futures on the line, they are unwavering in their purpose and unyielding in their actions.

We should all want to do the right thing no matter how hard it may be. It is easier to choose the safe and selfish path to be concerned only with yourself, but in the end there will be a thought always nagging you in the back of your mind of what could have been. I am not one who can easily live with regrets that would eat away at me like that, and I would hope that most people wouldn’t either. We need to be ever mindful of the world around us, careful in our plans for the future, and always enjoy each moment that this life offers us. Don’t take your time in this life for granted, but cherish it and make the most of it. While we can’t control the actions of others, we can be ever mindful of how our actions affect those around us. Change starts with one. Will you be that one?

C.K. Kelly Martin has written a deeply touching and hauntingly enthralling story of promise from failure and joy from despair. I was wonderfully surprised by the depth and passion that permeates the pages in this story. This was a very thought provoking read, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I would recommend Tomorrow to those who enjoy thinking about and pulling back multiple layers of a story in order to understand and appreciate its complexities.

[Ryan Snyder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow! This book had a very interesting concept. I did not read the first book about these characters, but I like that I did not need to in order to enjoy this book. Although, I would assume it would make the characters more defined in my mind. *shrug* anyways. Moving on.

I am used to books with futuristic aspects and books with dystopian aspects, and this books blends them together is a way that was pretty simple to follow. [I mean, I had to go back and reread like one thing to better understand it. But I did read the book in the middle of the night.. so that may have been just me being tired.] ;) Since we all know that there are a few Sci-Fi novels that can are IMPOSSIBLE to follow, (yes, I have ran into those) I am very appreciative of this.

Wanted to throw in here that I love that the book takes place in a futuristic Canada. I mean.. how often do you hear those words together. Now try Futuristic Canadian Dystopia. haha- Original. Told you.

While I felt like they were not really the main- main focus, I did enjoy the characters. I liked Garren's voice and the relationship between him and Freya. And their cute little cultural references. I did not get some of them. I guess I am not worldly enough, but I did get most of them. That was a cool little added element to the story- considering those are from our past and they are in this futuristic book. with robots. Seems weird, but cool. You know? [I said cool a lot.]

The bad guys. Um. There was a governmental agency that TOOK people's memories. That is horrible. HORRIBLE. And, I mean, it freaked me out because it is plausible. Okay, I don't mean like.. possible. I mean, it totally sounds like something the government would do. Doesn't it? It's some Men in Black S**t, man. So... bad guys= scary. lol. (:

The book did make me think and freak out a little. I keep managing to read these books lately where there are repercussions having to do with nature and how what we do in our everyday lives negatively effects it. It is sort of making me paranoid. *laughs uncomfortably* But I think that may have been the goal of the author- to make me think about these uncomfortable facts- but in a way where I get to read an action packed futuristic story in order for the point to get across.


3.4 :)
Tomorrow is full of cool concepts and a plot that makes you think.. and maybe freaks you out a little.

[Diayll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Originally Reviewed At: Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 5 Controllers
Review Source: Blog Tour
Reviewer: AimeeKay


Tomorrow is the sequel to Yesterday, and I enjoyed it very much. I read this sentence and realize that it sounds off but at the same time is completely correct, kind of like the novel itself.

Tomorrow follows Freya and Garren as they struggle to acclimate and stay alive in 1980’s Canada. As well as stay one step ahead of the U.N.A., a future government determined to recapture them and erase their memories. Freya and Garren’s story starts in the novel Yesterday, which I have to admit I haven’t had a chance to read yet. But true to the Amazon summery Tomorrow is quite capable of being a standalone novel, so I didn’t feel that I was missing out on huge chunks of the story. This is definitely a credit to the author, since the story pretty much depends on the first book to make any sense at all. Between the prologue and the flashbacks that Garren has though, the author fills in enough of the back story.

The author also pulls off a unique trick with the writing of the story. The present, which is in the 1980’s is told in first person present tense, while the future, 2063, is told in first person past tense. Switching back and forth between the two tenses was not as bad or as confusing as it sounds. Also I personally dislike first person POV, especially present tense, but the author wove such an interesting tale that it didn’t bother me like it normally does.

I enjoyed the characters. It was interesting to see how they reacted to our antique technology and world. I also got attached to both Garren and Freya, even though I only saw them both through Garren’s eyes.

The story itself is more plot driven then character. While I did enjoy the characters, I was really pulled in by the story. Even though it jumps back and forth between Garren’s present and his memories in the future, the transition between the two is smooth and doesn’t interfere with the fast pace of the book.

I would definitely give this one 5 out of 5 controllers. The writing is solid, the story is enthralling and, even if you haven’t read the first book, you can still enjoy the story without getting lost.

[Stephanie Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

'Tomorrow' is a thrilling young adult science fiction/dystopian novel that continues to follow main characters Freya and Garren as they find an escape from the horrible future of 2063 and go back in time to the year 1986. Leaving behind the terrible conditions and problems of the future allows Freya and Garren to start fresh in the past - until they begin to remember who they truly are. Now they're on the run because the past is no longer safe and the future is coming for them. While on the run, they learn of a dark plot to alter the past's path and those behind it will stop at nothing to see it through. When Freya is taken, it's up to Garren to save not only her but the future as well.

I haven't read the first book in this series, but I had no problem keeping up with the plot line or the characters while reading this book. It definitely can be read as a stand alone novel without having read the prior book. I liked getting to know Freya and Garren - how they met and got to know each other, how they fell in love, what their plans are. They are both well written with great personalities and distinctive strengths and weaknesses that make them realistic and easy to identify with. The book takes place in two different times - that of the future in 2063 and in the past of 1986. It was interesting to go back and forth between those times to see the major changes that had happened and how things in the past altered the future. I loved learning about the dystopian future that the characters lived in. It was very well written with an intricate history, vivid imagery, and detailed descriptions that made it easy for me to imagine myself there. The future that is described in the novel isn't that hard to imagine and I could actually see our world becoming that place if things don't change - which freaked me out a bit. It was a realistic dystopia and not far-fetched at all, which I think makes it that more scary to think about. The writing was well done with a natural pace and a great flow that had me easily flying through the pages to see what would happen. Recommended for fans of science fiction and dystopias.

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

[Kimber Wheaton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Tomorrow is the sequel to Yesterday but can be read as a standalone novel. That said, I didn't read Yesterday and though it was quite easy to understand what was going on in Tomorrow, I can't help but feel I would have enjoyed it more had I read Yesterday first. For some reason, I was never really completely invested in the characters, and I think missing the first book is the reason.

Garren and Freya are from United North America in the year 2063. This world is nothing short of a nightmare: the streets are patrolled by robots, homeless are sent to live in robot controlled camps, and virtual reality has replaced reality in many a person's life. It was interesting to see Garren and Freya's take on 1986 after living in such a harsh time. There was one good thing in 2063, and that was tolerance of race, gender, and overall relationships. I enjoyed how the U.N.A. operatives were invading the past in an attempt to alter the future.

At the beginning, I liked the jump between past and present. There are two storylines here: present 2063 and past 1986 that converge together. But after a short time, the constant jumping between worlds became distracting, drawing me from the story. Author Martin did an amazing job in the depiction of the future world. The vivid descriptions really allowed me to visualize this dystopian future.

If you enjoy urban sci-fi, consider adding Tomorrow to your to-read list. This novel is suitable for high school and up. But I would recommend reading Yesterday first.

[Sabrina Olteanu · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

I don’t know what to say about Tomorrow by C.K. Kelly Martin. It is a great book, and the author made it very bold, managing to show me how we can destroy the world because we need to take responsibility for our actions. I am not a fan of this particular genre, that’s the reason I don’t know what to say. But, I wont give bad rating because I don’t like the genre. I know what a good book looks like, and this is one of them. The author had imagination, amazing writing skills and extraordinary vocabulary. It’s not for teens, from my point of few. It’s quite a hard book if you don’t pay attention.

C.K. Kelly Martin described me how we can take for granted the hole world, the beauty of it, but we don’t care of it, but we expect it to go on even like this, even whit out our help. Our main characters fought for they’re world, together, to keep it safe and intact. They are afraid, as it should be, they have they’re own desires, wishes and dreams, but they don’t matter anymore. The world does!

C.K. Kelly Martin has written a touching story of what failure looks like if you don’t pay attention, and what joy feels like if you do. I was surprised by the feelings the book gave me, passion it’s the key word here. I enjoyed the book. Thank you for the opportunity! I recommend this book.

[CC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tomorrow, by C.K. Kelly Martin is the sequel to Yesterday. Set both in 1986 and in the future, Garren and Freya are on the run, trying to outsmart and escape the forces from their former future lives who are trying to eradicate them.

It's a breathtakingly fast book, and the tension and texture created makes you turn the pages quickly. Garren and Freya are whole, complete characters and all the character bits and development is full-on and present, which I appreciated in a plot-heavy book.

Loved the characters of Elizabeth and Minnow who both offered a hesitation, a strain on Garren, as he tries to figure out who's side they're on.

This would make a great dystopian TV show or miniseries.

[Joseph Cognard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Won this in Goodreads Giveaway.
Actually won this and first book, but it was hard to figure which one to read first so and wound up readying this one. That said it stand alone, very well. Enjoyed the Canadian setting which of the past part of the book. Future setting was a little different due to cahangesin the world, but I enjoyed as well. I am not a huge scifi/dystop,but I finished this book, because I really enjoyed it. Much more than others I have read, but I am by no means avid reader of the genre.

[Shelley]

Expected publication: October 10th 2013

[T. Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic Story. Could not put it down. Finished it one sitting. I am hooked!!