A thrilling,
futuristic sci-fi novel set in a unique and thought-provoking world, from
author Shannon Duffy.
Desiree Six (because she was born on a Friday) believes in everything the
Protectorate stands for. She likes the safety and security of having her entire
life planned out—her career, her mate, even the date of her death. She doesn't
even think to question when Darian, her childhood friend and neighbor, is
convicted of murdering his parents. They had seemed like such a loving family.
But if he was convicted, then he must have done it.
Then Darian shows up in her room late one night. He has escaped from the
Terrorscape—a nightmare machine used to punish all Noncompliants—and needs
Desiree's help. What he tells her rocks her world to its core and makes her
doubt everything she's ever been told. With this new information, will Desiree
and Darian be able to escape the Protectorate before it's too late?
My Review:
***I received a free
e-copy of this book from the publishers of Entangled Teen in exchange for my honest
review***
So you have the hot bad
boy and the goody good girl but the girl is matched with another guy and then
there's a corrupted government. Sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so too. I
must admit that I worried when I read the synopsis because the premise reminded
me of another story but I decided to give it a try anyway (what's that saying:
"Ain't nothing new under the sun."). Well anyway, I'm glad I tried it
because I loved it.
Desiree Six Haven is one of those law-abiding, never breaks the rules because
is afraid of punishment kind of girl. A "sheep", as Darian called
her. She believes that the government has all the citizens best interest at
heart. That the rules are present to "Keep You Safe" (yeah, even I'm
beginning to hate those words after finishing this book). So she follows the
rules to a T...until she reunites with Darian One Sterling. Then everything she
thought she knew gets blown to bits and her life gets thrown to hell and
back.
But despite all the gloom and doom that fell on Desiree, she didn't let it keep
her down. I really liked the character development Duffy did for her. It's
like seeing a catepillar become a butterfly...a car-jacking, taser-zapping
butterfly. Over the course of the book, you can see her really coming into
herself and having a mind of her own instead of following what everyone else
expects.
Then you have Darian. He's ...wait a minute...*sighs Darian*...okay, I'm back.
Darian is this hot, law-breaking Noncompliant criminal who just screams bad boy
material. And yet he really isn't. Sure he's considered a murderer and sure he
kicked his fair share of butts and sure he's a escapee on the run but if you
look past all that -like Desiree had to -you find that he's this sweet, caring
guy who's always putting Desiree before himself. I love the chemistry
between the two. It practically leaps off the pages and I found myself awwing
at all their little cutesy moments.
There were some characters in the book I initially disliked *cough Asher and
Mallory* but they eventually come around as okay peeps (shocking, I know!!) And
then there were a few characters that I liked in the beginning but hated at the
end. It has nothing to do with Duffy's writing or anything but the fact that
the character itself (their actions and words and personalities). Then there
were many moments where I cried from the emotions presented. It felt so real
and I found myself rooting for Darian and Desiree and booing the Protectorate
as I gave them and those characters I grew to dislike the stink eye. The fact
that Duffy could elicit such responses from me shows how well written the book
was (I rarely give the stink eye to anyone...seriously! I'm a pacifist *meow*).
With a mixture of romance and some action, this was one of those books that I
couldn't put down until I realized I was pouting at the end from the lack of
more pages. I give this book five stars, encourage people to read it and
commend Shannon Duffy on a job well done and can't wait for the sequel. Like
seriously can't wait. Need now, please!
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About the Author
Author of MG and YA books full of adventure. I grew up on the east coast of Canada in the province of Newfoundland and now live in Ontario. I love writing, reading, fashion, fitness, and traveling.
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