Synopsis: Nothing is as it seems in the colonies.
Sisters Gabby and Dawn have escaped British Floridaland and now find themselves under the "protection" of the Republic of Texas.
But their supposed freedom and safety is a sham- trading one prison for another as they discover the secrets of those who supposedly rescued them.
Sam is dead. But the fates of Drew, Jeremy, and Lee are unknown.
Together, the sisters uncover the many truths and lies of this new world around them.
Sides must be chosen. Bonds must be broken. Alliances forged... And the war begins.
Review: In Michelle Lynn's Dawn of Rebellion, we are introduced to a world where the rules, were we subject to them, would horrify us. Seemingly innocent actions take on a whole new meaning in this dystopian series and as I've now completed book two, I understand book one even more.
Day of Reckoning is far better than the original story. Everyone is in their own groove and the story moves along at a hell of a pace.
Before I knew it I was reaching the story's close, and yet again, what a cliffhanger.
Some readers won't like that. But the truth is, there is a full detailed story in each volume. The ending demands that you read the sequel. There are no filler chapters.
I'm a 'Brit' but I don't tend to use the specific profanity that is in this book, but it's a small gripe as the dialogue on the whole is gripping and engaging.
Dawn and Gabby are sisters, but they have their own view about things. I root for one, only to be disappointed if she does something I didn't want her to do, or I am not feeling empathetic to the other sister, and then she does something that surprises me.
This is simply a must read dystopian series. I say that having been awash with a lot of YA dystopians that just did not cut it for me.
The ending links up extremely well with the opening pages of book one, so it is clear the author has a handle on her characters. She does not introduce anyone only to have them killed off for shock value. Everyone has their place and it is a more enjoyable read as a result.
There are different covers for these books. Don't dismiss them as part of just another YA story. The series has some really dark elements which are portrayed to a high and believable standard.
This is simply a must read dystopian series.
The real proof was how much I thought about this book even after I read it. Scenes kept coming back to me, even when I was reading something else! That's powerful writing that resonates.
I'm going to enjoy the final story now. I would bet you'll see it through to the end too.
