This was another super great freebie. I was pulled in (a little confused but got the drift fast) and didn't let go til the end. I was sorely tempted to read the excerpt for the next book, but that was too much and I prevented myself. I liked the characters and the story line, there were emotions, suspense, action, ups and downs, friends and family, some really bad bad guys, tough decisions, a couple of good twists, and an ending that definitely leaves you wanting more. I'm most definitely going to keep an eye out for the rest of the books in this series. The may be another author for my look-out list. I was completely shocked at how good this was since it was free, but it blew my mind away. It's kinda like Left Behind meets an end-of-world YA book. There were some things that I didn't really like that were inferred, but overall they were kinda small and didn't bother me all that much or wane my interest from the story. Super great and ready for more! Enjoy! GAH!! This book was so frustrating! I hate not finishing a book, I always feel I have no right judging it but I'm 70% done and I honestly can't get any further. It became a chore trying to read this. The storyline - I'll admit, at the start I loved it. I thought it was brilliant, the idea of a community living and hiding together, trying to survive while the rest of the world fell apart with greed. Unfortunately, with so few details and poor writing it lost its spark. Let's start with the fact that whenever they find someone who has escaped from an enemy camp they barely even question them. Straight away they are let into the community and that's it. Yes, I understand the author wanted to have perfect, selfless characters, but let's be realistic. Anybody that had been through what these characters had would be suspicious, they would have major trust issues. Apparently not. And that's how the bad guy/good guy joins the story.The characters - So the main character is a girl named Phoenix. Yes, her name is Phoenix. I get that authors want to give their characters different and memorable names, but come on! That name would suit the dark angel in the story but no. Although he's been around for thousands of years he gets the ultra modern name of Jayden. Both these characters are dull and boring. As are the rest of them. Phoenix has a brother named John and as far as I can tell he's only there to baby her and constantly tell her he loves her. Who does that?! Yeah, okay, they've been through a lot but to say it every time they talk is weird. Then there's her best friend Sadie. She is as dull and childish as Phoenix. There's a scene where the two of them are literally running around and playing hide and seek. It's weird. They're 17 years old. People need to let of steam and have fun, yes. But I think if you went through the trauma and everything these girls went though you wouldn't be acting so childish. They should be mature for their age not juvenile. Then there's also the typical guy every girl is in love with, and bitchy girl everybody hates. Yawn!The romance - I think the only word to describe this is "eww." They fall in love the day they meet. No joke. And there's no explanation for it. Except that apparently he's good looking but there's no description of what he looks like. Or her for that matter. She's the main character and the reader doesn't get told what she looks like. Anyway, back to the romance... So awkward. So, Phoenix has never kissed anyone apparently, but on her first kiss she starts moaning and sticking her tongue in Jayden's mouth. SLUT!! First kisses are meant to be nervous and exciting, and yes maybe even a little awkward. Not, I-want-to-take-all-your-clothes-off-right-now-even-though-I've-only-known-you-for-less-than-12-hours! The writing - Not the best but if I'm being honest it's a lot better than a lot of other self published authors. Although I hated how she kept calling livestock animals. Yes I know they are animals but to me it felt like a child was writing this. I mean they weren't pets, they were there for a source of food and production, they are livestock. Also, what did bug me was how she kept repeating herself. She continuously made reference to the fact that women in the enemy camps were mishandled and raped by their captors. It's sad yes, but when it's mentioned anytime someone thinks or speaks about the camps I couldn't care less anymore. I heard you the first time, please spend more time writing a better book then repeating yourself!! Sorry if I sound mean, but this is my opinion.
Do You like book Midnight Fire (2012)?
I fell in love with Jayden and Phoenix! I definitely will continue to read the series!
—deepthy
kind of slow and simple, it has some worth tho.
—metalrox
