The adults are all dead. Society has collapsed.
Two groups of teenagers are locked in a territorial war over
resources while the very land under their feet seems keen to devour them...
Reuben believes the animals are trying to tell them
something, while headstrong Gus is sticking to 'kill or be killed'. And as
tensions continue to rise, both sides resort to spying on the enemies for
information.
When Grace is sent into town she discovers a new, larger and
far more powerful group is emerging with it's own agenda which could spell
disaster for the warring tribes of Heron Village.
And as the brutal summer draws to an end, the relief of rain
is short-lived when storms and floods become an even bigger threat to
survival...
Review:
Second instalment in this series and it keeps getting better. Another
cracking book from Chantelle Atkins. Food for thought, cleverly written story
that keeps you going. I love the short chapters written from the point of view
of various animals, it adds fab atmosphere to the books.
The series carries on with the story of two groups of children left
behind in a world where a virus has wiped out most of the adult population. They
have to learn to hunt, grown food and look after livestock whilst defending
their territory from anything unknown. The story is shown from two sides of the
human character – one, the Carters and friend, being sympathetic with nature, understanding
the damage we have done to it ad making amends meaning a simple life
co-habiting with plants and animals. The other group, Gus Beckett and his
followers, are the fighters – shooting animals out of rage, hunger and fear –
fighting amongst themselves, thinking they have no other choice but defend with
violence.
And then the third group get thrown into the mix – the religious group,
led by one more surviving adult. Charming, dressed all in white, separated into
groups by gender, age, and looks and led by bible preaching David. They
overtook the whole town with all it’s supplies of food, so they seem to have
the upper hand.
This is though provoking, quick-read, that makes you really think –
which group would you belong to – and what chances do they all stand against
the angry earth that seems to want to take itself back. I cannot wait for the
third book!
Thank you to TBConFB and the author for access to this book.
Rating: 5/5
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