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The Moon Dwellers (The Dwellers, #1)

David Estes

Start date: January 31, 2013

Finish date: February 25, 2013

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May 24, 2012 David Estes added it · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

I hope you all enjoy my new book as much as my beta readers did! Here are a few of their quotes after reading The Moon Dwellers:

-“I’m excited for the next book and this one isn’t even out yet!” -Alexandria

-“HOLY CRAP! I literally JUST finished and I’m kind of on that crazy after-you-finish-an-epic-book high!” –Kerri

-“OH MY GOD!!! What a lovely story David! I am in LOVE with it!” –Nicole

-“Awesome job. Can’t wait till the book is going to come out. Let me know when so I can demand all my friends t ...more

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May 27, 2012 Nicole rated it it was amazing

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

Early Beta Review 2/21/12

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

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

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Aug 22, 2012 Terri rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, apocalyptic-dystopian-fiction

Humans live underground after devastation on the Earth's service. There are three decending layers - each a separate realm but ruled by the Sun Dwellers. What starts as a glace between two people -- Tristan (son of the Ruler of the Sun Realm who is a despot) and Adele (prisoner in the Moon Realm after her parents were branded treasonus), turns into much much more.

Full of battles and strong characters with bigger social implications, the story is very strong told alternately from tristan and Ade ...more

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Jul 01, 2012 Cobwebs-Iced-Across-SpaceTime rated it it was amazing

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I read this in conjunction with a Chapter-a-Day read at Never Too Old for YA Books Goodreads Group, while I was also reading Mr. Estes’ “Angel Evolution” for The David Estes Fan Group Goodreads Group. “Angel Evolution” was his first book, and “Moon Dwellers” his fourth. It is engrossing-I could not set it aside. Set underground, centuries after toxicity ruined the Earth’s surface, there are three realms: Sun Dweller, Moon Dweller, Star Dweller. The Star realm is the worst, the deepest undergroun ...more

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Jun 05, 2012 Rachael rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, 2012, dystopia, books-i-own, review-copy, arc, reviewed, 2012-favorites, ebooks-i-own, signed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jul 08, 2012 Valkiery rated it it was amazing

Shelves: e-book

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

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