This Body Won't Break

O-Negative #1

by Lea McKee

This is an alternate cover edition for B076N6SRF5

The truth doesn't always set you free.

Orphaned as a child, Joanna has lived her entire life in the care of the New Terra Alliance. On the verge of turning eighteen, she eagerly awaits her release into what remains of society.

It was a beautiful lie.

Joanna was never meant to leave. She is part of the August Harvest, slated to die before the month’s end. With a rogue soldier’s promise to find her a way out, Joanna dares to hope. But as Harvest Day approaches, she realizes that to truly defeat the NTA, she must extinguish the source of its corruption–the Commander General himself. But Joanna has no idea the Commander lies in wait, hatching a deadly plot of his own.

Genres: Young Adult, Dystopia, Science Fiction

342 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2018

Reviews

[Angel · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first lines drew me in and although I'm not a fan of cliffhangers at all. I found this book has potential. A small aspect put me in the mind of the show Orphan Black, but that might be because I'd recently saw the series finale of it and I'm missing it now that it's gone. The writing style was brilliant, which was the most enjoyable part.

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Blurb:

The truth doesn't always set you free.

Orphaned as a child, Joanna has lived her entire life in the care of the New Terra Alliance. On the verge of turning eighteen, she eagerly awaits her release into what remains of society.

It was a beautiful lie.

Joanna was never meant to leave. She is part of the August Harvest, slated to die before the month’s end. With a rogue soldier’s promise to find her a way out, Joanna dares to hope. But as Harvest Day approaches, she realizes that to truly defeat the NTA, she must extinguish the source of its corruption–the Commander General himself. But Joanna has no idea the Commander lies in wait, hatching a deadly plot of his own.

Fans of Divergent, The Darkest Minds, and The Handmaid’s Tale will love this dystopian story of twisted secrets, romance, and page-turning suspense.

This is the full-length edition of This Body Won't Break and includes Parts 1-3.

[Shay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Normally I shy away from books released in parts because I hate that cliffhanger feel to them. I was, however, pleasantly surprised that although this book does have a "cliffhanger" like end it still feels like a completed book and i'm just waiting for the next one! I really enjoyed This Body Won't Break!

There is so much to like about this book! The writing feels real and sincere. The world building, although secretive so far, is still quite engaging. That goes for the plot as well. I'm totally into it and I really do want to know what's going on and how this all works and who's doing what! I don't feel that I got enough from the characters though. They are solid don't get me wrong. I just feel like I don't really truly know them yet. I completely attribute this to the fact that they really haven't had a chance to show their true selves because of the situation in the book. They are just as awed by what is happening to them as I was. Oh and the way that tension just slowly crescendos was amazing! I didn't want to put the book down but I HAD to. Stupid adulting.

So let me tell you about the actual story! In this dystopia a nuclear blast depletes the population and creates a hostile atmosphere and also a virus that kills in ten days or less. In this decimated wortld orphans are raised under the watchful eye of the NTA (New Terra Alliance) which is their form of government. Joanna is one such orphan who can't wait to move to Phase 3 and get the chance to be integrated back into society! After the transfer she enters a world where testing of all kinds is the norm. All to, of course, find the correct placement for her. At least, that's what she has been told... The truth is that nothing is what it seems.

OMG I am so excited to read the next 2 books!!!

*I received a free ARC kindly provided by the author on Goodreads in exchange for an honest review.*

[P๏€cɨℓią* L · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is basically a setup to a dystopian world where lots of humans got wiped out by a virus. Joanna was one of the "lucky" ones that got care from the government. And, you'd have to read the book to find out why she got chosen.

I liked how Joanna had a quasi friendship with one of their staffs, Dianna. I very much wanted to find out how Dianna suddenly turned cold towards Joanna, or the other way, why was she her friend to begin with.

The "ending" I did sort of see it coming. I didn't mind the cliff too much. What I didn't like was some of the writings. It just drastically changed to "poetry" from story telling in first person point of view. It felt like stepping out of the story and reading poetry all of a sudden, quite jarring.

At first, it was shock, then disbelief, now the only word to describe it is frustration. It tightens my muscles and curls a fist around my heart. It’s a cluster of storm clouds in my head, the warm rain pooling behind my eyelids.

I think with some editing, the story would read better.

I'm looking forward to the next book, to see where the story would go. Would they meet up with Knox? Would she see her mom? My gut tells me yes and yes.

[Shay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alright peeps! The time is at hand! We finally have the compilation of the first 3 parts of the O-Negative series in one book! Oh but it doesn't stop there. Keep your eyes peeled for the follow up.

Joanna is just like ever other orphan in the New Terra Alliance; just waiting for some way to be beneficial to the society after it's catastrophic collapse. As she turns 18 and is moved to a new facility for Phase 3 of her life. With the thrill of finally being able to be integrated back into society looms over her she finds herself being tested for her optimal placement and for some reason harassed by one of guards who insists he knows her. Odd. But on further inspection into the goings-on of her new facility Joanna finds that things aren't as black and white as she believes and she is running out of time! She has a serious choice to make. One that derails her entire upbringing. Can she do it? Can she change her destiny?

I received an ARC from Lea and have voluntarily left this review.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. What an amazing third book in the series. Great fantasy that doesn’t let you go until you’re finished. Don’t miss out.

[Mihlean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a digital copy of this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest and voluntary review

Rating: 3,5 stars

This Body Won't Break is a great new YA dystopian. It has a unique world-building and the characters were enjoyable to read about. The plot was solid, it has a tinge of mystery, betrayal and a hint of romance and friendships which was great. My only complaint is that the book is only 108 pages long and therefore didn't feel like an actual book but a novella.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this story when it was broken down into three separate parts, but I wanted to read it again for this current review. I do love being able to read it all without having to wait. I can be so impatient.

I love the way this book was written. The world and it’s characters were described with clarity. I was able to feel the intensity of Knox’s eyes as he watched Jo from across the room. I could see the lushness of the Green Room as the group walked along the path. I could hear the pin drop as the clock struck 1 am.

Within a short amount of time, Jo was made to run the gamut of emotions. Her life was not what the orphans were taught. Their purpose was a lie. Everything about her life was a lie. How is a person expected to cope when her life is turned completely upside-down?

Cash… I can’t think of anything positive to say about him.

Ace, Roman, Charlie, Amy, Erica, Liam… An amazing group of people, each with his own expertise, trying to save the world from those who are trying to save the world. This is more than “my way is the only way.” There is a deadly virus sweeping the nation. Pathologists shouldn’t give up on finding a cure. And they definitely should not ignore information which would lead to said cure.

On to This Body Won’t Break book 2.

[Sandra "Jeanz" · Rating 5 out of 5]

REVIEW
After reading a few contemporary books I felt ready to go back to one of my favoured genres of Post-Apocalyptic or Dystopian. When I read the blurb of this book I decided this was what I wanted to read. I bought an e-copy of the book from Amazon UK. At the very end of the blurb there's a snippet that recommends this book for fans of Divergent, The Darkest Minds, and The Handmaid’s Tale saying it is story of twisted secrets, romance, and page-turning suspense. I loved Divergent when I read it so decided to read this book.

The background cover of the book is just a plain black and has an explosion of grey on it. The title and author name fonts are quite basic yet stand out well. One thing I really love about the cover is the addition of the first line of the blurb "The truth doesn’t always set you free." to the cover. Being super nit picking the only thing I would change about the cover is to add some colour. I think the "explosion" of the red would certainly attract attention to the book when it is on a bookshelf in a store.
I would have red as the kind of splash in the middle of the cover and it could represent the theme of blood which is pretty central in this book.

The genres I have seen listed for this book are Sci-Fi, Dystopian & YA. I totally agree with both the Sci-Fi and Dystopian genres. It may be aimed at the young adult market but as an adult I also thoroughly enjoyed reading This Body Won't Break. I would also add that I think the whole virus/disease of TEN would place the book into the post-apocalyptic genre too.

After finishing my previous book I decided to read just a couple of pages of this book (as it was late at night) I felt pulled into this book almost immediately, and read more than just a few pages as originally planned! I finally forced myself to stop reading at around 26% I seriously didn't want to put it down. In fact, I ended up being really drawn into this book quickly and it kept a hold on me until the very end! It really is addictive reading!

The main background part of this book you need to know, is that a virus called TEN was caused by nuclear fallout and has become airborne which leads to a terminal sickness that has wiped out a lot of the population making it necessary for the government referred to as the NTA to take the steps of introducing an Institute for those orphaned to be brought up and prepared for being useful citizens when they reach working age. Each area has a few of these Institutes where those that live in them go through phases one and two, preparing them to leave and go onto phase three. Upon reaching maturity, at 17 almost 18 years old those at the Institute are taken to "phase 3" where they will be tested and helped to choose and train for their chosen job in society.

We meet the main character of the book, Joanna as she is dressing in her black, white and dull green uniform that marks her out as being part of zone 3. She looks around her room an exact copy of every other room in phase 2 at the Institute. Those living in the Institute are orphans' aspirants who have lost their families to the dreaded virus which is referred to as TEN. Its August which is Joanna's birth month, she is now considered an adult and will be leaving for phase 3 along with the other aspirants with the same birthday month. This leaving phase 2 and moving on to phase 3 is referred to as harvesting. Joanna first came to live at the Institute quite late in life at just three years old. Her parents died in an accident, leaving her an orphan so she was sent to the Institute. The others at the Institute such as Danny and Sophie have been there all their lives like the other aspirants at the Institute. Making friends is not really encouraged so it is unusual when Dianna, one of the Institute workers seems to take Joanna under her wing, allowing her to eat her meals with her in the kitchen instead of alone in her room. This friendship is the only reason Joanna can think of, when Dianna pulls her to one side in a desperate bid to hurriedly tell her something before she is actually transported to phase three. The information that strikes Joanna as odd, that she remembers Dianna telling her is that, Things are not as they seem. That they have been risen like a farmer raises pigs. Joanna doesn't get the opportunity to ask Dianna exactly what she means as guards appear to usher all the aspirants into an awaiting van. As the ten aspirants from Joanna's Institute get into the van, they are all pondering what will happen at phase 3. One girl says they will only be at phase 3 for a month before being sent out to specific areas to train for their future jobs. After her brief warning from Dianna Joanna is even more perplexed when the van guard berates the ten aspirants for not working "it" out. He actually tells them they have thirty days and they should make the most of them. Another character in the van who is even more suspicious about what is to come in phase 3 is Chase. We learn has escaped twice already, the first time out of pure curiosity, and the second time because of something he had seen that he shouldn't have! When their van stops they are told to leave the van in an orderly way and wait along with other aspirants from all the other Institutes in the different areas. Males and females are assigned their wings and room numbers and will only mix with each other in the shared communal spaces. Only for some strange reason Cash is assigned to the same room as Joanna, and two other female characters, Danny and Sophie.
Joanna's suspicions are raised even more when a guard whom seems strangely familiar to her hands her a piece of paper saying he needs to show her something. Should Joanna trust him? Is it some sort of trap or part of the training or even a test.
So I have decided at this point I cannot really tell you much more of the plot, as you should have things unfold and pique your individual curiosity as you read the book.

The character I instantly liked was Joanna, who has to try to piece together certain clues to decide whom she can trust. Joanna also has to deal with Cash and his distrust of the establishment that runs the Institute and has brought them up. I think maybe Joanna would have just put her concerns aside but with Cash asking questions and then the guard Knox saying there is something she needs to see, she cannot just forget and go on blindly. I really liked the part where Joanna realises how institutionalised she has become. Joanna discovers that the full name of her rescuer/protector is Ethan Knox. At the institute no one has a surname, only a first name, birth month and ID number. So at the Institute she was known as Joanna August 638.

I loved the description and character of Knox. When Joanna has her recurring nightmare of falling from a tree despite a hand from above trying to save her, and this time she sees the actual face belonging to the hand and it's Knox you realise there is much more to Knox that Joanna cannot remember. I really love the character of Ethan Knox because of the way he checks in with Joanna making sure she is alright. He truly wants to protect her. When the reason he blames himself for Joanna being in the Institute is revealed you understand why he is so protective over her.

I enjoyed the writing style and pace of the book. Lea managed to reveal things slowly but still hold enough back to make you so eager to read more, I really hated having to put this book down! There’s a lot of action, some romance as well as danger and betrayal in this book.

My immediate thoughts upon finishing the book Wow! How could you leave the book right there Lea?! I loved this book, which is the start to the O’ Negative Series and I had a feeling about that certain character whose name I won't reveal and the scene where he dropped something, I was so suspicious of him! I hope I have told you enough in this review to encourage to read the book without giving away too many details and spoiling the flow of the book for you to read for yourself. What else can I say, I loved this book. Certain aspects in it reminded me of other titles I have read. There is a certain aspect within the book that seems to be an upcoming new sub- genre. This book had me thinking of Body Parts by Jessica Kapp, The Body Institute by Carol Riggs, The Vampire Games by Stephanie Archer along with a few other titles I have read. I'd definitely recommend reading it.

[Tammy J · Rating 4 out of 5]

“My mind attempts to plod through the mud of what she is saying, but I can’t seem to find traction. There’s unadulterated fear seeping through her skin, twisting her words into terrifying sounds.”

I’m so glad I was asked to read an ARC of this exciting new series. I’ve never been a big dystopian fan, but I couldn’t help being drawn into this new world Lea McKee has created. It’s a quick read and the story picks up rapidly. The writer does an excellent job of taking you on a very believable and interesting journey. The heroine, Joanna struggles to deal with murky unknowns and the frustration of who can and can not be trusted. As the story unfolds we get glimpses of the horrific darkness that lies ahead for our heroin and those around her. I can’t wait to read the next part to see how this world develops and learn more about the characters. I was given a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Shayay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is parts 1-3 of this series, and still needs to be complete. I’m loving the story so far and am looking forward to reading the next books! Here’s my reviews for each of the books.

Part 1 -

This Body Won't Break is great! I don't normally read books that come in parts, but I loved the premise and I can't pass up a dystopian, so I wanted to give this a go, and I'm glad I did because I loved the mystery and suspense for this story. This book was a great start to what I feel will continue to be an interesting story, and although I've read plenty of dystopian books, I felt this book is unique enough to stand on its own. Joanna is naïve, but I see her becoming a stronger character as the story progresses. Joanna's eyes have been closed to the deception in the government, but she's in for a rude awakening when she can't continue to ignore the signs. I'm liking the people that are entering Joanna's life, and I love the story between Joanna and Knox, and the connection between the two. Some of the characters do make some odd choices; Joanna included, so that felt a bit weird, but these teenagers have grown up in an oppressive environment, so they are all naïve to many things. This story has a lot of interesting directions it could go, and I'm really excited to see where Lea McKee takes the story!

Part 2 -

I'm really enjoying this series! I absolutely love dystopian stories, and I'm loving Lea McKee's take on a dystopian world! This book starts right off where the first book ended, so definitely read the first book before this one! Joanna has escaped from an oppressive situation and is now meeting up with a resistance group. Now that Joanna's eyes have been opened, she's trying to cope with all this new information. I enjoy all the characters, and am really excited to see where the story goes! The only thing I wish is that these books weren't so short! But I think Lea McKee does a good job of not making it seem like the books are lacking in content. It's great to Joanna growing as a character! Ready for the next!

Part 3 -

This story is really coming together! A lot of stuff happens in this book, and Joanna is going a bit off the deep end. She's changed quite a lot from how she was in the previous books, she's a bit of a hothead in this book, but she does show immense strength in some tough situations. I was getting a little frustrated with her, and I'm not quite sure what's up with her at times, but she's under some really stressful situations, so it's only natural for her to express her frustrations. She still needs to grow, so I look forward to seeing her do that in the next books. Hopefully. Joanna and the crew at the safe house, need to find a way to rescue all the other kids that are still being held by the so called government. There's lots of action to be had in this book, and I loved all of it! Ethan is really great! I'm enjoying seeing the progression of Ethan and Joanna's relationship. Lea McKee's writing flows wonderfully in this book! I love the dystopian world for this book, and even though I've read lots of dystopian stories, this one feels unique to me. And even though this series is in parts, I don't feel like each part isn't complete, I feel satisfied with how each book has ended, and the endings leave me excited to see where the story is going to go. Really looking forward to the next book! And what the heck is up with this Naomi thing!

[Maria (a) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ooph, this one's a tough one to rate. Let me start with the positives: I loved the world-building, love the premise, thought most of the plot was pretty well written as well. Sure, I've got some minor gripes (there's some repetitive information that was a little grating, I thought the reveal/twist at the end could have been more impactful, and the title feels weirdly spoilery), but, in a rare occurrence for me, it was the story that kept me reading.

The characters, on the other hand ... Oh my stars Joanna got on my nerves from day one. She gets angry over things that are completely irrelevant, and lets things go that would have made an impact on me. She's incredibly high-and-mighty. The misogyny is also absolutely rampant throughout this all. Joanna's 'not like other girls'-vibes are very strong and get stronger the longer the book goes on - for example, she's the first girl in the resistance who wants to fight (uh-huh, sure, that's how that goes). She also has some very strange ideas about what constitutes weak:

     "I'll be safer with Ace." A lie. I've never been good at it.
     "Bullshit!" [Ethan] smashes his palms against the wall on either side of my face. I don't give him the satisfaction of flinching, but my breathing is coming faster now. My chest is too close to him, only inches away. He's searching for something in my eyes. Doesn't find it. I want to push him away, but I don't.
     I want to pull him closer, but I don't.
     He moves so I don't have to, taking two steps back, putting a canyon between us. If there was a ledge I might jump off. Anything to escape the hurt, the accusation and betrayal crumpling him like a piece of tissue paper. I've never once thought of Ethan Knox as weak. Until now. And it's my fault. I'm his weakness.
     I don't want him to be mine.

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is parts 1-3 of this series.

Joanna has been a part of the New Terra Alliance since she was three years-old and with her 18th birthday approaching she is part of the August Harvest, scheduled to die before the month’s end.

We learn that a virus called TEN was caused by nuclear fallout and has become airborne leading to a ten day terminal sickness that has wiped out a lot of the population making it essential for the government to take the steps in eradicating the virus, but to do this they harvest children with O-Negative blood, only to harvest and bleed them out.

When Joanna is helped to escape from the oppressive situation she meets up with a resistance group and she learns of her background and we see the determination she has to make things right.

I liked most of the characters although I felt they lacked emotion and depth; Joanna was always rushing into situations and Ethan was always having to reign her in. There was romance and some great budding friendships but I’m eager to see them further developed.

Unfortunately, what let this book down for me was that it didn’t feel like there was advancement in the plot, characters or the world-building. There is insta love, an MC that was constantly angry or acting without thought and a villain that was on a power trip but lacked depth.

Despite not loving this book, I did enjoy the premise and I do feel that it has potential so I will continue to read this series.

This Fury Won’t Fade has an expected release date of 20th April 2018.

Thank you to Wandering Pages Press via Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this title.

[Francesca · Rating 2 out of 5]

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy for an honest review*

This is more of a 1.5.

Where to begin? I feel like this novel is more of a first draft than a published novel: the plot, the characters, the setting, all feels underdeveloped.
You don't feel close to the main character (another MC with red hai-sorry, AUBURN hair? Groundbreaking), the insta-love with the green-eyed boy (fanfiction green guys) is boring AF, the villain is basically one-dimensional...
I feel this book should have had a good editor working on it: it has potential and it should have been expanded more, it's like 300 pages? Make it 500 and story flows better, IMO.
I also think the author doesn't have a complete grasp on punctuation, but someone who is a native English speaker should speak on that.

[Veronica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm impressed with how Lee has started with action, but with enough story to be clear rather than confusing for the reader. Some novels that move straight to action are a bit dizzying, but This Body Won't Break is easy to follow. Lee's writing style is very smooth: the plot isn't jerking around everywhere, but flows smoothly.

As the story continues, the characters are evolving with Joanna continuing her personal journey, growing and maturing into a stronger person. This is a fascinating study in the human experience and a caution on man's inhumanity to man as well as a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength in taking the high moral ground. An exciting, fast-paced story that has been well-crafted with a high quality level of writing.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong world-building, good character development, and a lot of twists and turns make up the first three books in the series, which are included here. The main character, Joanna, doesn't always think things through all that well, but she's learning and growing with each book. More of the world around her is explored with each book, and characters come more into focus as things progress.

One thing though. The story does not wrap up here. There is no closure. With that in mind, I almost wish this collection of the first three stories was labelled as season one so people would know this is the first part of the story, not the whole thing.

I received ARCs of the books in this collection and voluntarily chose to review.

[Jess (The Cozy Reader) Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an awesome book!
Loved the premise of the o-negative "orphans".
Joanna uncovers the real story behind so many orphaned children. With the help of Knox, a familiar looking guard. Joanna befriends many orphans before she and Knox escape.....
Joanna joins a world of rebels set against the government. Lots of spoilers I'm dodging here.
Suffice it to say there are a lot of new characters on the outside world that make this story so awesome.
It is action packed and full of interesting characters and settings.

[Jerri · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this was pretty typical of this YA genre. The plot twists were fairly easy to guess, yes even the "big" one at the end. The characters were ok but I really didn't have much feeling for anyone but Ethan. They story kind of plodded along until about 80% in and then the action picked up. Like too many YA dystopia novels these days, there is no ending (just another set up for the next book). I am rounding up from 2.5 stars because I enjoyed the book (until the lack of ending) from about 80% on. I am just not sure that 20% was enough to make me want to read the next book.

[Raquel (Silver Valkyrie Reads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't love this book. I can see how someone else might love it, but I found some of the poetic similes (as well as the whole premise) a bit forced and went back and forth on how much I liked the main character. Ethan was the only character I really like the whole way through, and he's not enough reason for me to keep reading the series.

[Staci Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart-rending how extreme monsters humanity can be.

This one strikes me down to the core. The truly inhumane decisions cold calculating humans make sicken me. Mind boggling that the same gene pool can create exactly the opposite. True heroic individuals willing to fight the malignant evil.

[Riann · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting dystopian read that had me hooked from page one! Such an interesting premise for a story. I loved how Joanna grew as a character as the story progressed as well as her relationship with Ethan. I'm looking forward to reading more books in this excellent series!

[Eftihia Iliopoyloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just wow

An amazing story with strong characters and a structure of a path future humanity may easily take if things go wrong

[Jonica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid YA

Good read. Strong female lead. I will be reading the rest of the series. Very much enjoyed this first book.

[Jeannie Fletcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

What a great concept! Awesome story, great characters and interesting world to delve into. Looking forward to the next book in the series

[T. Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I expected. Really liked it.

[Vonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating story about a post apocalyptic world. Unpredictable and hard to put down.

[Bianca Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are a fan of distopian you will enjoy this book. Lea, the author, is very descriptive with her writing so I was immediately placed in the story and could see things through Joanna's, MC, eyes. I prefer reading novels written in 1st person present tense POV -so that was a plus. The story had an interesting concept. Initially it reminded me of Divergent but then it took a twist and I wanted to know more. I finished it in just a few hours. I'm rating it a 3.5 because it was a good read but I was left wanting. I wish the first installment of the series was a bit longer. However, I'm looking forward to the next book and finding out more about Joanna's journey.

[(Love, Stars and Books)]

(I received a free review copy in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley.)



Book review: This Body won’t break (The O Negative Series #1) by Lea Mckee (Did not finish)



“They aren’t raising you to be valuable members of society, you are nothing but livestock to them.”


Title: This Body won’t break (The O Negative Series #1)
Authors: Lea Mckee
Format: kindle (review copy)
Genre: YA , Science Fiction-Dystopian
Rating: Did not finish

(Review)
(DISCLAIMER: This review is based on my opinion only and may contain coarse language)

Joanna has been an orphan since she was a child, the New Terra Alliance has taken care of her and with her 18th birthday coming soon, she is excited to go out to what’s left of society and to complete Phrase Three.

I actually did like the introduction and early world building of the book. I stopped reading at chapter 6 as I felt that as the story progressed on, the world building was a little lacking and the writing style was confusing for me. I really wanted to love this book since it was a dystopian but I have to give this book a pass, but might try it again in the future.