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Wanderers

(Wasteland #2)

3.68  ·  Rating details ·  238 ratings  ·  29 reviews
The Emmy Award-nominee and Edgar Award-winning duo bring readers back to the Wasteland in this thrilling sequel.

Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of Criminal, called Wasteland, "A Lord of the Flies for future generations. An irresistible page-turner."

The former citizens of Prin are running out of time. The Source has been destroyed, so food is scarcer than ever. Tensions
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Hardcover, 352 pages
Published March 25th 2014 by HarperTeen
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Brandi Kosiner
Mar 18, 2014 rated it liked it
3.5
I wanted to read the Wanderers because I enjoyed the first book and wanted to see what became of the village and especially of Ester and Caleb. I didn't remember a whole lot about it but the beginning does a good job of a short summary without feeling the info dump weight. We quickly got a handle on the characters again and their relation and thoughts about one another.
One thing that still bugs me but I got used to was the weird perspective, I guess shifting third person but it seems to fo
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JeanBookNerd
Mar 22, 2014 rated it really liked it
Shelves: reviews
The writing duo of Susan Kim and Laurence Klavan brings the sequel to the thrilling Wastleland Series in Wanderers. Continuing the struggling story of Esther in a world that is desolate and very dangerous, she and the other occupants of Prin decide to leave in search of a rumored place that has all the food and water one could possibly want. This journey is sure to test their will and determination. Esther, Caleb and the group will risk everything. Have they chosen the right path? Will this expe ...more
Jess at Such a Novel Idea
I received a copy of this book via the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Wanderers picks up in the aftermath of Wasteland -- the tyrannical leader has been overthrown, but so has the source of food. The people left are hungry and desperate. And then, of course, a natural disaster comes and makes everything worse.

Our protagonists, Esther and Caleb, are left with no choice but to lead a group (hence, the title) of wanderers in search of a mythical place that will provide all the things t
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Shelley
**I received this book for free from (HarperTeen) via (Edelweiss) in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.**

*Genre* Young Adult, Dystopian
*Rating* 3.0

*My Thoughts*

Esther and Caleb face a wide range of challenges in Wanderers, the sequel to Wasteland. The Source, which once held all the food, fresh water, and supplies that the town bartered for, has been destroyed. The people of Prin are still gleaning for food and water, but reali
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Charity Shuecraft
Nov 06, 2021 rated it really liked it
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Katherine
It is no secret that I love these kinds of novels and I was very excited to start the second in the trilogy.
Susan Kim has worked hard to get the nature of the characters down to the perfect details. They are children to late teens surviving in a post apocalyptic world without supervision. They are the parents, the guardians, the doctors, the nurses, the fire fighters and the police. These children exist in this world, they life their short and meaningless lives, have a child and die from a dise
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John
Dec 01, 2021 rated it did not like it
Still comes off as a YA Logan's Run.
Raises more weirdness though. They can barely read, but are great on phonetics. Then there is a generator, not explanation of where the fuel comes from. Maybe more explanations in the the final book?
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Kim Poll Shelley
Aug 20, 2018 rated it really liked it
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Nicole Castiblanco
Aug 29, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Such an amazing book!!! At the beginning it's a bit weird and confusing but then u start to understand the storyline and it starts getting better and better with each chapter having a new climax! ...more
Laura
Oct 23, 2013 rated it it was ok
Shelves: edelweiss, e-galley
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Richa
Aug 03, 2013 rated it really liked it
Shelves: arc, edelweiss, for-review
Originally posted at City of Books

Wanderers is quite different from what I expected, in both a good and bad way. I loved getting back into this dystopian world after so long, because I really enjoyed Wasteland. The world-building in this series is great, and there's a whole lot of new stuff in this one.

Though Levi is dead and the dangers associated with him are gone, the people of Prin aren't safe and healthy. Far from it. They're running out of food, and after an earthquake kills half the popul
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Stephanie Ward
3.5 Stars

'Wanderers' is the second book in the Wasteland series - a young adult dystopia that follows a group of teenagers who are struggling to survive in a world that is barren and dangerous. The story continues to follow the main character Esther as she and the other residents of Prin decide that there's nothing left for them there and they need to move on to a better place. There's a place rumored to have all the food and water that anyone could possibly want or need - and that's where Esthe
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Kristin (Blood,Sweat and Books)
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The second book in Laurence Klavan and Susan Kim's Wasteland series is a book that I went into reading with a bit of hesitation. I didn't particularly care for the first book in the series yet the ending left me intrigued enough to not swear off reading the sequel completely. Upon completion, I'm pleased to say that I am glad that I read Wanderers. It not only surpassed the first book in terms of enjoyability but it also changed my mind about the series as a whole.

One of the best parts abo
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Sarah Elizabeth
(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to HarperCollins and Edelweiss.)
Esther and Caleb won against Levi, but what happens next? And where will their food come from with Levi out of the picture?


This was an okay sequel, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first.

Esther was the main character in this, and she had grown up a bit after her experiences in the first book. She seemed to be a bit more aware at some points, and then totally clueless at
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Sheila
Mar 05, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Even though I read this book first not realizing it was book 2
It was however a awesome story.
I was able to connect with the main character Esther right away.
They live in a town that people are dying; no adults exist anymore
and or so they think.
None usually past nineteen.
Esther has no choice but to become a leader
although she never has had to be.
They must travel to find new land and
their journey takes everyone on a adventure.
Esther is wise and strong beyond her years but,
only realizes that la
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Redd Becker
Aug 26, 2016 rated it really liked it
A dystopian adventure exploring the human drive for survival in many forms. Each of us react differently.

Although written in third person omniscient, Esther is the thread tying the story together. Her ability to be strong and find love leaves you with hope for the future.

Wanderers explores the effects of different types of leadership under adverse circumstances and the value various personalities and skills bring to a group. When the teens finally arrive, the big city gives them more than they
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Michele
Jul 03, 2015 rated it really liked it
Would rate it about a 4.5, especially in juxtaposition to the first one which I liked but wasn't amazed by. Esther is partnered with Caleb and is barely surviving in her hometown of Prin when cataclysmic earthquakes hit Prin, wiping out nearly half of the remaining population. The remaining townspeople, at Esther and Caleb's suggestion, choose to leave Prin as there are no resources for survival in the decaying town. They hear about a promised land known as Montreel (Montreal) and embark on a da ...more
Ginamolter
May 16, 2014 rated it it was ok
Wanderers can be read and understood without reading the first book of the series, “Wasteland.” Sufficient background information is given for the reader to know the characters and follow the story. Reading this series could lead to a discussion about environmental issues, as the air and water has been affected by pollution, etc… Aras, the guide Esther finds to lead them to Mundreel, introduces her to foods found in nature that are safe to eat. Until shown, Esther thinks all foods must come cann ...more
Gabriele Reyes
Mar 17, 2016 rated it liked it
I kinda messed up and read the 2nd without knowing it was the 2nd book but its too late now because I'm not gonna read the 1st book. Too much stuff has happened in Wanderers to get even more attached to the characters (Ester and Caleb) then I already was. I literally stopped reading this book for to months after the whole situation with Caleb. But it was a good book. I was surprised to hear about Ester in the end but hey its sweet in a way because its like she has him with her. I don't know if I ...more
star_fire13
OMG. I can't believe they killed Caleb! D=

Wow. This story has gotten really good. SO MUCH HAPPENED!

They killed Caleb. Lewt and his gang. Arras. Montreal. CANNIBALS!

I'm interested in seeing how they survive now that they have such luxurious accommodations. Plus the Insurgents and Esther being leader. And I like Arras and Esther. BUT FUCK. WHY IS SHE PREGNANT??? DO NOT WANT!!! D=

Now I'm torn between being excited for the next book [generally speaking: AWESOME PLOT! SO MANY QUESTIONS/THREADS!] and
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Amber
Jan 16, 2014 marked it as to-read
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Jamie
Nov 19, 2016 rated it really liked it
Another interesting chapter about Esther and Caleb and newcomer Aras. I could've done without the very sad scene(if you read the book you know what scene I am talking about!)
Susan Kim has produced another unique twist for a young adult, post apocalyptic dystopian novel!
I am off to read the final book in this trilogy.
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Ellie
After finishing reading the first book, Wasteland, I couldn't wait to read this one. There's a lot of suspense in this one and a lot of death. Most of the time I couldn't believe that these characters had actually died. I love Esther even more I this book. I love the character of Aras from he first appearance in the book. He's a great character and a good balance to Esther. ...more
Lori Franklin Hopkins
Apr 01, 2014 rated it it was amazing
I loved this book! I did not know it was part of a trilogy when I picked it up at the local used bookstore. I was still able to follow the plot even with it being part 2 of the series. I could not put it down and finished it in about 6 hours while waiting at the hospital with my husband.
Shemar Maurice
Nov 19, 2014 rated it really liked it
very interesting story, i practically ate and lived with the book, it was honestly an adventure! i want more!
Sydney Featherston
Jan 17, 2015 rated it it was amazing
so much better than the first one and what an emotional rollercoaster. cant wait to read the third book.
Donald
Nov 25, 2014 rated it did not like it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 2014
Prim?
Kai?
Archers?
I got thirty minutes into this audiobook and shut it off.
Sheri
Apr 16, 2015 rated it liked it
Three stars for a good continuation of the story. Having said that, I hated the lesbian factor, and the cannibalism. Eeew. Abrupt ending too. Not my favorite book.
Andrew
Jan 21, 2016 rated it liked it
Shelves: overdrive
It was ok. decent second book in the series, but not great. And ends with a cliffhanger....
Chase
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Susan Kim & Laurence Klavan cowrote the graphic novels City of Spies and Brain Camp. Susan is also a five-time Emmy nominee for her work in children's television and a Writers Guild Award winner for best documentary. She wrote the stage adaptation of Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club, teaches writing at Goddard College, and is a blogger for the Huffington Post. When Susan was little, her family spent a ...more

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