The Day the Earth Turned Book Two: Autumn by Chantelle Atkins

Synopsis:

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!

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Rating: 5/5

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The Day the Earth Turned Book One: Summer by Chantelle Atkins

Synopsis:

The adults are all dead. Society has collapsed.

Two groups of teenagers emerge on either side of a rural village, traumatised, bereaved and determined to survive. As tribes form and territorial lines are drawn, can they overcome their differences and find a way to rebuild? Or will gang warfare end this emerging new world before its even begun?

Each of them have their theories about what killed the adults and as the dust settles on the old world, a far bigger, darker, and angrier threat is bursting to life all around them.

Review:

Another cracking book from Chantelle Atkins. And what a food for thought; especially due to most recent world events.

The book is following groups of children left behind in a world where a virus has wiped out the adult population. They have to find a way to fend for themselves whilst burying the dead, looking after the younger siblings, ensuring food and water are plentiful and they have supplies to make their survival as easy as possible. Some are in shock, some in denial and some quick to take the opportunity to become leaders and dictators.

The new world is quick to show the ones with skills and good mindset, the ones with eye for farming and long-term survival. But it also shows how quickly gangs are formed and how dangerous the struggle for power can be. And when nature itself seems to fight back – only the strongest and smartest will survive.

Fantastic book and definitely one that makes you think a lot.

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Rating: 5/5

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Days End by Chantelle Atkins and Sim Alec Sansford (Fortune's Well #3)

Synopsis:

All things must come to an end…

With the Organisation hot on their trail and their powers growing stronger by the day; JJ Carson and Darcie Duffield are more determined than ever to save Fortune’s Well from the looming darkness.

But when history threatens to repeat itself, and an unseen foe is watching their every move, who will make the ultimate sacrifice to save them all and bring about the end of days?

Days End is the highly anticipated conclusion to the Fortune’s Well trilogy.

Review:

After escaping the tunnels, JJ and Daisy decide to keep their friends close and enemies closer and work things out whilst trying to lead a normal life. That, unfortunately doesn’t work for long. JJ feels like he’s going crazy, Daisy feels the presence of an unseen force and their families are being watched and attacked from all sides. Decision to explore the tunnels reveals more secrets and put them in further danger. Not knowing who they can trust makes things just a tad more complicated.

Emotions are running high for JJ and Daisey but with the help of new friends, Jenna and Henry they might just beat the odds. This is a fabulous finale to a great series and I would love Netflix to pick this up and do some magic with it, it would make a great tv series.

I cannot wait to read more books by the authors. I thoroughly enjoyed the series and would recommend to anyone that likes supernatural, YA, drama and more.

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Rating: 5/5

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The Forcing by Paul E Hardisty

Synopsis:

Lured by rumours of tropical sanctuary, a disparate group of men and women escape their inhospitable exile to seek freedom, in a near future where civilization has collapsed. A cataclysmic, clarion-call climate-change thriller from one of the world's leading environmental scientists...

Civilisation is collapsing. Frustrated and angry after years of denial and inaction, a 'government of youth' has taken power in North America and deemed all those older than a prescribed age responsible for the current state of the world, and decreed they should be 'relocated', their property and assets confiscated.

David Ashworth, known by his friends and students as Teacher, and his wife May, find themselves among the thousands being moved to ‘new accommodation' in the abandoned southern deserts – thrown together with a wealthy industrialist and his wife, a high court lawyer, two recent immigrants to America, and a hospital worker. Together, they must come to terms with their new lives in a land rendered unrecognisable.

As the terrible truth of their situation is revealed, lured by rumours of a tropical sanctuary where they can live in peace, they plan a perilous escape. But the world outside is more dangerous than they could ever have imagined. And for those who survive, nothing will ever be the same again...

Review:

This was an incredible book and I was hooked from start to finish. I cannot imagine a world in which younger generations would openly blame and the older generations for global warming and the demise of the planet, however, I think books like this can come as a warning to us all to take some action and change our ways.

David’s journey is a hard one and I really appreciated the changes of timeline to current day and the past as it broke up the harshness with hope. At first I found David slightly weak, as if he has given up, but the love for his wife and hope for better life spurred him on.

This is exactly the sort of book I enjoy, enough to be fiction but also enough to come as a warning to what could happen if we don’t open our eyes to reality. And it is exactly the sort of book, everyone should read and kids should be taught about at secondary school.

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Rating: 5/5

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The Attic at Wilton Place by C.E. Rose

Synopsis:

A perfect life in a perfect home – but what secrets lie beneath?

Ruth Parker is desperate for love and attention. Overlooked as a child by her cold and hostile mother, Joy, in favour of her older brother, her pain manifests in loneliness and a crippling lack of self-esteem. When her mother’s close childhood friend, glamorous actress Vanessa, shows an interest in her, Ruth basks in the blinding light of her attention – to her mother’s disapproval.

When Ruth escapes to university in London, Vanessa invites her into her stunning home in Belgravia, Wilton Place. Slowly, she begins to blossom under Vanessa’s guidance, living a perfect life in a perfect home. As Vanessa begins to mould Ruth in her own image, Ruth finds herself seduced by the hypnotic, luxurious confines of Wilton Place.

But when Ruth finds a locked attic in her new home, she discover that Vanessa and Joy are hiding the darkest of secrets from their childhood, secrets that threaten everything Ruth knew about her mother. How far will Ruth go to find the truth - and how much does she really want to know?

Review:

This novel moved at a slightly slower paced than some of the author’s other books, but still a great, mysterious novel with new revelations round every corner.

I disliked Ruth’s family right from the start, her awful mother, weak father and selfish brother. And then when she finally escape them, she finds everything but peace.

It’s a great book, with mystery and great characters and if you like all of the above – this book is certainly for you.

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Rating: 4/5

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