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Bunker Boy
All Zara wanted to do was pass her Spanish final and graduate high school, but suddenly she’s waking up in an unknown hospital. The east coast is destroyed and she’s one of the few survivors. The government has assigned her to Outpost Eight, an abandoned Catskills resort converted into a fortress. Not only does Zara have to come to terms with the loss of everything she’s ever known, but the leader of Outpost Eight marries her to his son. Cliff Andrews is too quiet and afraid of everything, especially his father. There’s much more to the situation than he’s telling Zara. Nothing feels right about Outpost Eight and Zara questions what really happened to Cliff’s first wife. Everyone else might be willing to blindly follow the leader’s laws, but not Zara. She won’t stop until she knows the truth about Outpost Eight.
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Published June 3, 2019
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August 9, 2019
Elizabeth shrinks the post-apocalyptic settlement trope down almost to a single family, starkly portraying how close the edge of human control becomes without ubiquitous civilisation.
One moment, Zara is wondering whether her uncle will turn his music down enough that she can revise and what the searing flash outside the kitchen window is. The next a nurse is bending over her explaining she’s been in a coma for years after a biological attack on the United States and that she’s in Outpost Eight, a former resort converted to a fortress for survivors. Still in shock, Zara discovers that—like all women of childbearing age—she will be chosen as a wife by one of the single men and remain under virtual house arrest from then on. When that husband turns out to be Cliff Andrews, the son of the outpost’s leader, she isn’t sure whether that has made things better or worse.
From a bioweapon attack to a government-created survivalist camp in a repurposed holiday resort, Elizabeth portrays a world free of the stylised factions and melodramatic death games that many examples of the genre, young adult and adult alike, display. This absence of theatrics denies the reader distance or deniability, making events not just plausible but visceral.
While this inescapable feeling that only a thin veneer separates our own world from the brutally sexist society of Outpost Eight does make the story uncomfortable, Elizabeth does not allow the narrative to wallow in the bleakness: this is a tale of action, not a story of endurance or a thinly veiled polemic; while Zara does suffer set backs, she advances.
Unlike many stories of forced marriage, this one has no secret lover or attractive other to add romantic tension. Instead, Zara’s conflict is within the marriage: unlike his father, Cliff is a mild-mannered person; thus any greater freedom of expression or action that might allow is balanced by an equal failure to protect her from his father. This leaves her caught between rejecting the only ally she might be able to find and building a relationship that might bring no advantage.
This dilemma is rendered harder by Cliff having a daughter from his previous marriage, so abandoning the relationship will involve abandoning a young girl.
In addition to the pervasive challenges of a strongly patriarchal society and post-apocalyptic scarcity, Elizabeth weaves a thread of looming threat: Cliff’s previous wife died under unfortunate circumstances and the demeanour of others seems shiftier than mere grief would cause. The evidence of what might be going on behind the scenes is skilfully balanced, neither leaving the reader with nothing with which they can narrow their theories nor making the truth obvious enough that Zara’s failure to recognise it becomes irritating.
As with most mysteries, some readers are likely to deduce the answer before the protagonist. However, the plot focuses equally on Zara’s reactions as on the mystery itself, avoiding any sense of flatness or ennui.
Equally, the answer is plausible in hindsight and reachable upon the evidence, ensuring those readers who didn’t get there first will not feel Elizabeth has deliberately concealed the truth.
Zara is a sympathetic protagonist. As the opening scenes prior to awakening in the outpost show, she is smart but not brilliant and decent but not saintly; thus she appears both capable and deserving of success, but also ill-suited to thrive in a society unlike the modern urban United States.
Perhaps fittingly, Cliff’s presence seems less than his actual page time: he is more than a passive source of information or contrast, but is notable mostly for what he is not: he is not abusive; he is not worthy of his status in his own right. His one defining quality, and it is this that ensures he is not a cypher, is that he is a loving father.
The supporting cast are almost stereotypes. While this might be a flaw in many books, here the lack of nuance reinforces the sense of claustrophobia: even when Zara can interact with someone other than her husband and step-daughter, that interaction is curtailed enough that she gains no insight into who they are as an individual.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I recommend it to readers seeking young adult drama set in a deeply realistic rather than cinematic universe.
I received a free copy from the author with a request for a fair review.
One moment, Zara is wondering whether her uncle will turn his music down enough that she can revise and what the searing flash outside the kitchen window is. The next a nurse is bending over her explaining she’s been in a coma for years after a biological attack on the United States and that she’s in Outpost Eight, a former resort converted to a fortress for survivors. Still in shock, Zara discovers that—like all women of childbearing age—she will be chosen as a wife by one of the single men and remain under virtual house arrest from then on. When that husband turns out to be Cliff Andrews, the son of the outpost’s leader, she isn’t sure whether that has made things better or worse.
From a bioweapon attack to a government-created survivalist camp in a repurposed holiday resort, Elizabeth portrays a world free of the stylised factions and melodramatic death games that many examples of the genre, young adult and adult alike, display. This absence of theatrics denies the reader distance or deniability, making events not just plausible but visceral.
While this inescapable feeling that only a thin veneer separates our own world from the brutally sexist society of Outpost Eight does make the story uncomfortable, Elizabeth does not allow the narrative to wallow in the bleakness: this is a tale of action, not a story of endurance or a thinly veiled polemic; while Zara does suffer set backs, she advances.
Unlike many stories of forced marriage, this one has no secret lover or attractive other to add romantic tension. Instead, Zara’s conflict is within the marriage: unlike his father, Cliff is a mild-mannered person; thus any greater freedom of expression or action that might allow is balanced by an equal failure to protect her from his father. This leaves her caught between rejecting the only ally she might be able to find and building a relationship that might bring no advantage.
This dilemma is rendered harder by Cliff having a daughter from his previous marriage, so abandoning the relationship will involve abandoning a young girl.
In addition to the pervasive challenges of a strongly patriarchal society and post-apocalyptic scarcity, Elizabeth weaves a thread of looming threat: Cliff’s previous wife died under unfortunate circumstances and the demeanour of others seems shiftier than mere grief would cause. The evidence of what might be going on behind the scenes is skilfully balanced, neither leaving the reader with nothing with which they can narrow their theories nor making the truth obvious enough that Zara’s failure to recognise it becomes irritating.
As with most mysteries, some readers are likely to deduce the answer before the protagonist. However, the plot focuses equally on Zara’s reactions as on the mystery itself, avoiding any sense of flatness or ennui.
Equally, the answer is plausible in hindsight and reachable upon the evidence, ensuring those readers who didn’t get there first will not feel Elizabeth has deliberately concealed the truth.
Zara is a sympathetic protagonist. As the opening scenes prior to awakening in the outpost show, she is smart but not brilliant and decent but not saintly; thus she appears both capable and deserving of success, but also ill-suited to thrive in a society unlike the modern urban United States.
Perhaps fittingly, Cliff’s presence seems less than his actual page time: he is more than a passive source of information or contrast, but is notable mostly for what he is not: he is not abusive; he is not worthy of his status in his own right. His one defining quality, and it is this that ensures he is not a cypher, is that he is a loving father.
The supporting cast are almost stereotypes. While this might be a flaw in many books, here the lack of nuance reinforces the sense of claustrophobia: even when Zara can interact with someone other than her husband and step-daughter, that interaction is curtailed enough that she gains no insight into who they are as an individual.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I recommend it to readers seeking young adult drama set in a deeply realistic rather than cinematic universe.
I received a free copy from the author with a request for a fair review.
August 23, 2019
*Disclaimer-received a copy of this book from the author, with the expectation of my reading and reviewing it. This does not affect my enjoyment or review of this book. I would read her grocery or to-do list. She's got some writing chops! :)*
I just love how the characters, the setting, the story, everything jumps off of the page of a JE book and this one is no exception. It's amazing how vividly her words paint a picture in my head. I felt like I was THERE with Zara as she was with her uncle, then waking up scared, being told the U.S. had been under attack and she and a few other girls were rescued and kept asleep for years to save them from the effects of the poison gas they had been exposed to.
However, by 23% of the way through, I figured out the "twist". Not a bad thing, I like to feel smart every once in a while, but it somewhat spoiled the story for me.
Cliff took a LOOOOOONG time to come around into growing a backbone. He DID rise to the occasion, but it took a pretty big thing to spur him into action. Annoying, but realistic and I like how it wasn't the guy who saved the day, though he did contribute to it, rather than just standing around being useless.
And THAT. ENDING. WOW. I legit had to put my eReader down for a few days so I could read it semi-calmly. Like I said, JE KNOWS how to play the emotions of a reader, in a good way. I was on the edge of my seat and had to push myself to not wuss out and put it down for a few more days again.
This was a solid 3.5 star for me, rounded up because of how good of a wordsmith JE is. I definitely recommend checking out her books. The writing is absolutely magical! Recommended for YA on up.
I just love how the characters, the setting, the story, everything jumps off of the page of a JE book and this one is no exception. It's amazing how vividly her words paint a picture in my head. I felt like I was THERE with Zara as she was with her uncle, then waking up scared, being told the U.S. had been under attack and she and a few other girls were rescued and kept asleep for years to save them from the effects of the poison gas they had been exposed to.
However, by 23% of the way through, I figured out the "twist". Not a bad thing, I like to feel smart every once in a while, but it somewhat spoiled the story for me.
Cliff took a LOOOOOONG time to come around into growing a backbone. He DID rise to the occasion, but it took a pretty big thing to spur him into action. Annoying, but realistic and I like how it wasn't the guy who saved the day, though he did contribute to it, rather than just standing around being useless.
And THAT. ENDING. WOW. I legit had to put my eReader down for a few days so I could read it semi-calmly. Like I said, JE KNOWS how to play the emotions of a reader, in a good way. I was on the edge of my seat and had to push myself to not wuss out and put it down for a few more days again.
This was a solid 3.5 star for me, rounded up because of how good of a wordsmith JE is. I definitely recommend checking out her books. The writing is absolutely magical! Recommended for YA on up.
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September 1, 2019
Another fantastic story by Jordan Elizabeth. The characters abd storyline were once again faultless
June 18, 2019
Bunker Boy is the latest dystopian novel by the diverse author Jordan Elizabeth. One minute, the eighteen-year-old Zara is studying for her Spanish exam and the next she is waking up in a strange room where she has apparently spent five years in a coma. The world as Zara knew it is over. She is informed that terrorists bombed the East Coast of the United States of America and she is one of the lucky few to survive the viaane gas poisoning.
What initially seemed to be salvation turns into a backward, middle ages scenario where women are oppressed by the government run by a dictatorial headmaster. Zara soon learns that no one can challenge the way of life without putting their own lives at risk. She also discovers that things are not at all what they seem.
Jordan Elizabeth's writing is fast-paced but still manages to gradually build up the storyline. Being told from Zara's point of view, the reader experiences things as they happen rather than being aware of things the characters do not know. As a result, readers share the same emotions as the protagonist, imagining themselves in the same position.
Another great attribute of Jordan Elizabeth's writing is that she does not need to include romance to make the story interesting. Although there are relationships of a sort, there is no love, lust or conflicting emotions to distract from the storyline. The author knows how to naturally engage the reader and keep them interested.
Bunker Boy is just one of many of Jordan Elizabeth's greatest books. The only downside is it is short and, therefore, over way too quickly. The author has the potential to write a full-length novel in the future.
What initially seemed to be salvation turns into a backward, middle ages scenario where women are oppressed by the government run by a dictatorial headmaster. Zara soon learns that no one can challenge the way of life without putting their own lives at risk. She also discovers that things are not at all what they seem.
Jordan Elizabeth's writing is fast-paced but still manages to gradually build up the storyline. Being told from Zara's point of view, the reader experiences things as they happen rather than being aware of things the characters do not know. As a result, readers share the same emotions as the protagonist, imagining themselves in the same position.
Another great attribute of Jordan Elizabeth's writing is that she does not need to include romance to make the story interesting. Although there are relationships of a sort, there is no love, lust or conflicting emotions to distract from the storyline. The author knows how to naturally engage the reader and keep them interested.
Bunker Boy is just one of many of Jordan Elizabeth's greatest books. The only downside is it is short and, therefore, over way too quickly. The author has the potential to write a full-length novel in the future.
March 13, 2020
This was just okay for me. The MC is 18 years old ... but her thoughts, actions and speech felt more like a 13-year old in my opinion. A very sheltered and naive pre-teen. Just thoughts like "Uncle Brad hollers out a swear" and "she mouths words that look like cusses" and "we haven't done the deed" and "Nothing in me wants to kiss him. I don't want to touch my lips to his." It was really almost how she dealt with everything. It was eye-rolling to me.
The basic concept was decent ... I figured out stuff long before the characters did, and I wasn't at all surprised. This was a very cult, "Handmaid's Tale" with the cape and "breeding" women, and the overtly religious feel. Again though, a little over the top. The women go through a "speed dating" and then the men choose them, they walk out and they are "married".
And the age thing. Our MC is 18 years old ... but 5 years have gone by. Other than her hair being cut, she hasn't changed at all during those five years in a "coma" or what not. The whole five year thing is HUGE, but then some of the main people "she's 18?" and our MC "forgets" to remind them that if five years have really passed, then she'd be 23. There is a little three year old girl, who is very advanced for being just three.
I started out with the audiobook, but switched to the Kindle copy. In addition to not caring for the story, the narrator's voice was just okay. Maybe I was tainted by my dislike for the MC. She did fine with different voices, although they were all a bit irritating ... but again, maybe that was the characters themselves. There were a couple weird pronunciations, two notable ones were abbreviations. NICU and OBGYN. The Nick-ooo, and O.B.gin.
I received a copy of the audiobook for free in exchange for a review.
I was able to access the KindleCopy on my KindleUnlimited plan.
Would have been a DNF except it was short, and I felt obligated to leave a review.
The basic concept was decent ... I figured out stuff long before the characters did, and I wasn't at all surprised. This was a very cult, "Handmaid's Tale" with the cape and "breeding" women, and the overtly religious feel. Again though, a little over the top. The women go through a "speed dating" and then the men choose them, they walk out and they are "married".
And the age thing. Our MC is 18 years old ... but 5 years have gone by. Other than her hair being cut, she hasn't changed at all during those five years in a "coma" or what not. The whole five year thing is HUGE, but then some of the main people "she's 18?" and our MC "forgets" to remind them that if five years have really passed, then she'd be 23. There is a little three year old girl, who is very advanced for being just three.
I started out with the audiobook, but switched to the Kindle copy. In addition to not caring for the story, the narrator's voice was just okay. Maybe I was tainted by my dislike for the MC. She did fine with different voices, although they were all a bit irritating ... but again, maybe that was the characters themselves. There were a couple weird pronunciations, two notable ones were abbreviations. NICU and OBGYN. The Nick-ooo, and O.B.gin.
I received a copy of the audiobook for free in exchange for a review.
I was able to access the KindleCopy on my KindleUnlimited plan.
Would have been a DNF except it was short, and I felt obligated to leave a review.
June 16, 2019
I have always been a fan of Jordan's book - her flow of writing and the intrinsic way the plot's twists occur. This one took me by surprise. I did NOT see that twist coming at the end, I was so confused, 'is this really the end? what really happened? will she go out and see what happened to her family?' It did not occur to me that the whole thing was a cult. It was annoying to read about the men being such asses and making the rules for the women, but I do get the 'we need to repopulate the world'. However, it is NOT the first thing that you think about if you ever wake up from a coma after surviving a near apocalypse.
I felt so much anxiety when Zara was going out, exploring around the resort. I was scared that she get caught, get tortured BUT somehow I did wanted to see if they would throw her outside. This was me still believing, like the girls, that the end had come. I think I need to re-evaluate the number of post-apocalyptic books I read.
After everything was unravelled, I was again scared that Bunker Boy would die! I expected some romantic scenes with Zara but with such circumstances, I don't think it would make sense. He did brush his fingers on Zara's cheek, that was sweet and heart tickling.
I am glad about the ending, I expected worst.
It was a nice, quick read (since I read the whole thing within hours).
June 11, 2019
Wow, it's such an emotional read and so well-written. I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. The story gave me the chills and also made me happy that it ended well. I really enjoyed reading it and once again I'm in awe of the characters and the their tale, so beautifully woven that it makes you feel their fears, annoyance and relief. I loved every single minute of it and would recommend it to all book lovers.
Zara is a teenager whose only concern is to graduate from high school and go to a good college. Until one day she wakes up and finds out that the world as she knows it is gone. It seems that humanity has digressed to middle ages, where women have no voice and no rights. She is grieving the loss of her family and fears for her survival. Amidst all the sadness she meet her 'Bunker Boy.' At least, he is kind to her. His name is Cliff and he is going to be her husband in this chaotic new world.
To Zara, something feels off about this world. She is not satisfied by the explanation she has received. She must find her own answers. As she begin to investigate things start to unravel and the truth is far more cruel than the fabrications she had been told. Will she be able to save herself and the others or are they all doomed in this existence?
It's a must read novel. The story and the characters are all amazing and the best thing is that it's a quick read. I love it when I can read a book in one sitting. ;)
Zara is a teenager whose only concern is to graduate from high school and go to a good college. Until one day she wakes up and finds out that the world as she knows it is gone. It seems that humanity has digressed to middle ages, where women have no voice and no rights. She is grieving the loss of her family and fears for her survival. Amidst all the sadness she meet her 'Bunker Boy.' At least, he is kind to her. His name is Cliff and he is going to be her husband in this chaotic new world.
To Zara, something feels off about this world. She is not satisfied by the explanation she has received. She must find her own answers. As she begin to investigate things start to unravel and the truth is far more cruel than the fabrications she had been told. Will she be able to save herself and the others or are they all doomed in this existence?
It's a must read novel. The story and the characters are all amazing and the best thing is that it's a quick read. I love it when I can read a book in one sitting. ;)
July 8, 2020
This was a cool unique story. Zara is just focused on surviving high school when suddenly a blast happens and she wakes up and is told that the world she knew is gone. All the ones she loved and didn't love are now dead. She is a survivor. She is thrust into a new society with rules she doesn't believe in. She suddenly becomes the wife to Cliff whose father is the leader of the group. Also now she is a step mother to a little girl. As she learns more about this new society the more she rebels. Soon she is fighting for her life and the life of the new family she has grown to care about. This is a great suspense mystery. I had to admit this story had me fooled on the truth. I loved Zara and her need for the truth. Her step daughter was one of my favorite character. She was 3 and so smart. I even liked that Cliff's ex wife who had died left behind some clues for Zara to discover the truth. This was all around a great story. This narrator really brought it to life. I held on to every word and felt like I was in this with Zara. I felt her fear, her outrage, her bravery. I highly recommend!
September 19, 2019
The tension in this book was unexpected and rose to some dangerous high. Oh, my poor heart, I think I had a spike of adrenaline during several parts. As we discover Outpost Eight with Zara, questions arise. Fear and a rising fighting follows anger and sorrow. Because who can accept that the end of one world would reduce humanity to such a backward sate. As a woman I was probably even more enticed by the need of Zara to get answers and a better outcome than the one she is offered, but I think sane person raised in our society would understand it. And if I guessed at the reality behind Outpost Eight, I still felt the horror such revelations meant. I think this book is a warning as much as denunciation of derives that could happen.I felt great empathy with Zara who could not just accept her fate despite not being an active feminist. I think most women (and even men) in our generation are like her. We know our value and refuse to settle for less than the respect and chances we should all have.
June 6, 2019
Let me state for the record, per my husband, Metallica is not Rock, it’s Heavy Metal. That is all.
I liked this story a lot. This was so different from the usual post-apocalyptic stories I’ve read up to this point, so I was surprised to learn that this wasn’t actually a post-apocalyptic story. LOL
My biggest question: I’m curious to know why there was no mention of Zara looking in a mirror. Wouldn’t that have been a big confirmation as to whether five years had passed or not? Anyways, I’m surprised she believed the world had basically ended for as long as she did, especially given all the weird stuff that was going on around (how the women were treated, the lack of answers given, etc).
I liked this story a lot. This was so different from the usual post-apocalyptic stories I’ve read up to this point, so I was surprised to learn that this wasn’t actually a post-apocalyptic story. LOL
My biggest question: I’m curious to know why there was no mention of Zara looking in a mirror. Wouldn’t that have been a big confirmation as to whether five years had passed or not? Anyways, I’m surprised she believed the world had basically ended for as long as she did, especially given all the weird stuff that was going on around (how the women were treated, the lack of answers given, etc).
June 10, 2019
4 Cranky Stars
Zara finds herself in a "Handmaids Tale" compound and married to Cliff, who has a daughter. She is told that a terrorist attack has destroyed to USA and it's been five years since it happened. Dazed and confused, she tries to figure out what to do to get out.
I gave it 4 stars due to some holes in the story, but it doesn't distract from the main tale, just enough to confuse on some minor points. Other than that, its a great story. This story is the fear of most women and what we have strived to not go back too.
Zara finds herself in a "Handmaids Tale" compound and married to Cliff, who has a daughter. She is told that a terrorist attack has destroyed to USA and it's been five years since it happened. Dazed and confused, she tries to figure out what to do to get out.
I gave it 4 stars due to some holes in the story, but it doesn't distract from the main tale, just enough to confuse on some minor points. Other than that, its a great story. This story is the fear of most women and what we have strived to not go back too.
November 26, 2020
Zara is a highly sheltered 18 year old senior in high school, with the emotional maturity of a 14 year old. One minute, she is studying for final exams and asking her uncle to turn down his loud, distracting music, and the next she finds herself awakening from a 5 year medically induced coma.
She is told that she is a survivor of a post apocalyptic bombing and is one of many responsible for re-populating the community. She complies but distrusts a lot of what she is being told.
Her scepticism and instinct to survive drives her to find answers and truth. No spoilers beyond that. This is a great book for teens; not so much for adults. Not one of my favorite Jordan Elizabeth books, but a great premise.
She is told that she is a survivor of a post apocalyptic bombing and is one of many responsible for re-populating the community. She complies but distrusts a lot of what she is being told.
Her scepticism and instinct to survive drives her to find answers and truth. No spoilers beyond that. This is a great book for teens; not so much for adults. Not one of my favorite Jordan Elizabeth books, but a great premise.
July 8, 2019
Bunker Boy is a great book to read if you’re looking for something short and interesting. I didn’t, however, love the book as much as some of Elizabeth’s other books.
I didn’t love the protagonist. She seemed a little on the naive side and very wishy-washy about life in general. I wanted her to just make a freaking decision! But I do get it. I understand that type of personality.
Other than that, I thought the storyline was good. The plot had a great twist, although you do kind of see it coming, just not in he way you would think. I like the title and think it fits the book great.
I would still recommend this, especially as a summer read.
I didn’t love the protagonist. She seemed a little on the naive side and very wishy-washy about life in general. I wanted her to just make a freaking decision! But I do get it. I understand that type of personality.
Other than that, I thought the storyline was good. The plot had a great twist, although you do kind of see it coming, just not in he way you would think. I like the title and think it fits the book great.
I would still recommend this, especially as a summer read.
September 12, 2019
Zara is a teen who survives the destruction of the East Coast. She awakens in a hospital in a compound known as Outpost 8. The leader has complete control and marries her off to his son. She discovers several girls have died, one her new husbands previous wife. This was an ok read and Fantasy/Science Fiction fans will enjoy the story. The story flows along nicely with a big twist for an ending. It's a relatively short novel and an easy read. I've read several of Jordan Elizabeth's previous books which I enjoyed. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.
June 1, 2020
Bunker Boy was a good read by Jordan Elizabeth. Zara was studying for her Spanish final and looking forward to graduating high school. But next thing she knows, she's waking up in an unknown hospital. The east coast is destroyed and Zara is one of the few survivors. She was assigned to Outpost Eight by the government. Zara is set to marry the leader of the outpost's son. Cliff is very quiet and afraid of everything. Zara knows that he isn't telling her the whole truth. I really enjoyed reading Cliff and Zara's story.
January 1, 2023
First I did love this. Vibes of handmaids tale.
It’s clean and acceptable for teens and young adults.
Zara is supposed to be super smart but the fact that she believed anything told to her for even a minute makes me wonder just how smart she is. If any of these girls had been in a coma for 5 years they would have muscle atrophy.
There would be needle marks if kept her in a coma for 5 years.
Why wasn’t everyone affected by this so called gas
Any normal person would have asked more questions.
Narration by Tracy Handley was excellent.
It’s clean and acceptable for teens and young adults.
Zara is supposed to be super smart but the fact that she believed anything told to her for even a minute makes me wonder just how smart she is. If any of these girls had been in a coma for 5 years they would have muscle atrophy.
There would be needle marks if kept her in a coma for 5 years.
Why wasn’t everyone affected by this so called gas
Any normal person would have asked more questions.
Narration by Tracy Handley was excellent.
June 26, 2019
I enjoyed the way the story built up and sucked you in. It was also an imaginative twist to something that is all too real, dangerous and scary but it's handled well with light humour and engaging characters. I liked reading about strong female leads, and Zara remained true to her convictions and kept her cool. Reading Jordan Elizabeth's books are always a pleasure; her attention to details and descriptions and her clean style of writing. This one did not disappoint.
May 18, 2021
This young adult book had an interesting premise that flipped for a surprise ending. It was a light read: clean, but with adult themes. Heavy on feminism, light on character development. It didn't really do anything for me and felt like it needed more work, but if you are into young adult suspense books, this might be right up your alley!
"I was given this free review copy book at my request and have voluntarily left this review."
"I was given this free review copy book at my request and have voluntarily left this review."
June 12, 2019
i received a free e-book from the author in exchange for an honest review. i absolutely love the book! i was super fast speed with tons of eerie situation to find myself wake up in. the twist was unexpected & making it so much more delicious! i enjoyed every moment of it, especially when it came to Shauna & Cliff. the special moment or temporary bond formed was so beautiful.
June 5, 2019
This was really good. I kept getting surprised at every turn. So so good. I love Shauna- she is such a brave little girl. Cliff is certainly surprising and Zara is the bravest of them all. Cant say enough good things about this book. Couldn’t put it down, fast read. Great job!!
June 12, 2019
Enjoyed it! Especially towards the end. I thought it would end on a cliffhanger but it didn't.
The plot was good, Shauna was adorbs. The beginning didn't feel real and I know why now. I enjoy Jordan's writing with kind of supernatural element with out being too much.
The plot was good, Shauna was adorbs. The beginning didn't feel real and I know why now. I enjoy Jordan's writing with kind of supernatural element with out being too much.
August 1, 2019
I enjoy Jordan's books very much. I appreciated that it was a stand-alone. It felt similar to a previous book of hers and the ending seemed abrupt. I wasn't crazy about the protagonist. I can recommend. Gbash
June 5, 2019
interesting story.. good plot.. characters kept me curious.. and the writing is well done. very good story i enjoyed it a lot.
June 5, 2019
I stayed up way too late reading this book, but it is so good that I did not want to stop. Such a great story. Of course all of the books I have read by this author have been excellent.
July 9, 2019
A very mysterious post-apocalyptic story. The ending felt a little too quick, but it was an interesting read.
October 22, 2020
I received a free copy of the audio version of this book in exchange for a review. I enjoy this quick read.
April 4, 2020
The world’s been destroyed. Zara has been in a medically induced coma for five years. Or so she’s been told. When Zara is groomed to acclimation in a place known as Outpost Eight, filled with the belief that a terrorist attack destroyed her country and she and a handful of others were the only survivors. It’s not long before things start to not add up. Questions are forming. The most haunting of all: is it all a lie?
Full of twists and turns. At first, the book seemed so straight forward, but as the book came to a close, it was jolting to see just how much suspense the author could pack into the book. Zara was an easy MC to root for. She was sweet but determined. A strong character. I also liked Cliff, Zara’s “Bunker Boy.” Even though I shouldn’t, I found myself feeling sorry for him.
Although a short listen, it’s definitely a rollercoaster.
Narration was soft and lilting which fit the sweet personality of the MC.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
Full of twists and turns. At first, the book seemed so straight forward, but as the book came to a close, it was jolting to see just how much suspense the author could pack into the book. Zara was an easy MC to root for. She was sweet but determined. A strong character. I also liked Cliff, Zara’s “Bunker Boy.” Even though I shouldn’t, I found myself feeling sorry for him.
Although a short listen, it’s definitely a rollercoaster.
Narration was soft and lilting which fit the sweet personality of the MC.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
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