![]() ![]() It also features one of the most convincing sentient-AI characters in recent fiction, ’Sandra Newman, author of The Heavens ![]() ‘A super-smart and relentlessly gripping addition to the ecofiction genre, Under the Blue is by turns chilling, incisive, and casually hilarious. ![]() ‘A book of insight and foresight, lit with wit and gorgeous with intelligence’, Jay Griffiths, author of Wild: An Elemental Journey and Why Rebel Serpent’s Tail will publish Under the Blue as a £14.99 hardback in March 2021. These two strands come together in a way that is always suspenseful, surprising and intellectually provocative: this is an extraordinarily prescient and vital work of fiction – an apocalyptic road novel to frighten and thrill. At the same time, they’re involved in a increasingly fraught philosophical debate about why human life is sacred and why the purpose for which he was built – to predict threats to human life to help us avoid them – is a worthwhile and ethical pursuit. ![]() Every week they feed him data, starting from the beginning of written history, era by era, and ask him to predict what will happen next to the human race. Their baby is called Talos, and he is an advanced AI program. Meanwhile two computer scientists have been educating their baby in a remote location. A literary thriller about a pandemic, the rise of AI, and how – or why – we might save the human race.Ī road trip beneath clear blue skies and a blazing sun: a reclusive artist is forced to abandon his home and follow two young sisters across a post-pandemic Europe in search of a safe place. ![]()
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Motifs considered within the post-apocalyptic society include the place of violence and social structure. ![]() In particular, the novel explores themes common to young adult fiction such as adult authority and the transition from childhood to maturity. The novel has been compared to other dystopian young adult books of the 21st century such as The Hunger Games (2008) and The Maze Runner (2009) because of its similar themes and target audience. Underlying the action- and dystopian-focused main plot is a romantic subplot between Tris and "Four" (born Tobias Eaton), one of her instructors in the Dauntless faction. In the story, Beatrice Prior joins the ranks of the Dauntless and explores her new identity as "Tris". This rigid system has removed the threat of anyone exercising independent will and re-threatening the population's safety. The society defines its citizens by their social and personality-related affiliation with one of five factions. ![]() The novel is the first in the Divergent series, a trilogy of young adult dystopian novels (plus a book of short stories) set in a post-apocalyptic version of Chicago. Divergent, the debut novel of American novelist Veronica Roth, was published by HarperCollins Children's Books in 2011. ![]() ![]() He was the second youngest child of the Booths, flamboyantly proud Confederates who despised the idea of abolishing slavery and eventually hated Abraham Lincoln for his role in the Civil War. ![]() Booth was born in 1838 to a well-known theater family. As the story begins, Swanson focuses on Booth’s background. Thus, the book covers events between April 14th and April 26th 1865. Additionally, the narrative presents a well-rounded view of the cast of characters involved in every aspect of the crime and ensuing manhunt. He alternates focus between Booth and the law enforcement officials who pursued and finally captured him. ![]() Swanson’s tale does not limit itself to merely one perspective. The narrative focuses primarily on twelve-day chase for the president’s assassin, recounting events from the moment Booth decided to kill Lincoln, to the time the manhunt ended. James Swanson’s Manhunt tells the chilling story of the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Also included are more than 100 additional sketches and color studies that provide a rare glimpse into the artist's mind and technique. Clarke, Anne McCaffrey, Isaac Asimov, and Robert Heinlein. The winner of countless awards, including twelve Hugo Awards for Best Professional Artist, Whelan has illustrated the work of almost every major author in the genre, including Arthur C. ![]() From the dust jacket blurb: "This lavishly produced collection of more than 100 major works includes not only his finest cover illustrations but a spectacular group of paintings produced by the artist especially for this book. Fresh and crisp - obviously never read or even opened. BRAND NEW in a bright and shiny BRAND NEW FLAWLESS dust jacket. Still sealed in the publisher's clear plastic shrinkwrap. Dust Jacket Condition: New in shrinkwrap. ![]() ![]() ![]() The publishing company publishes not only her own works but those of new writers, as well as well-known genre writers, mainly from the UK. ![]() In 2003 she launched Immanion Press, based out of Stafford, England. Magic, mysticism and ancient legends (like the Grigori) also figure strongly in her works. She is featured in the Goth Bible and is often included in discussions of alternative sexuality and gender in science fiction and fantasy many of her novels include same-sex relationships or hermaphrodites or other twists of gender. Since the late 1980s she has written more than 20 novels, plus several non-fiction books. Elisa_rolle Storm Constantine (born 1956) is a British science fiction and fantasy author, primarily known for her Wraeththu series. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And her plots are so thick and twisty.□ This is definitely my favorite dystopian/apocalyptic read.īrittany: Read this series. Her writing is so crisp and clear it feels like you’re right there. Katy: I absolutely loved this trilogy! BB Easton almost killed me. Jennifer: Ahh, this series is absolutely incredible! I read the final one this week and it was the best way to end a phenomenal series! I love love this series so much!!! Lindsay: This series Is so so good, it’s the first apocalyptic story I’ve read and I adored it.□ It’s so gritty and original and has BB’s signature style all over it. ![]() Layne: I’m halfway through an ARC of the last book now & I’m really in awe of this series. I’m thinking about starting Praying for Rain, the first book in the new dystopian trilogy (also titled Praying for Rain) by BB Easton, one of my favorite authors who knocked my socks off with the 44 Chapters series. Nay: Now I just need to figure out what I want to read. <- POST-APOCALYPTIC/DYSTOPIAN ROMANCE TRILOGY BLURB JOLT ALERT!! It sounds gritty, raw and AMAZING (and kind of scary but in an exciting way)!! And guess what? The trilogy conclusion goes live in less than a week!! □ I’m gonna read this. MARYSE’S SURPRISE FROM HER FAVORITE BOOK BOYFRIEND’S.ALL MY REVIEWS (ALPHABETICAL BY AUTHOR). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And to top it all off, he has a filthy, dirty mouth, and a number of times I was screaming to the room around me “No, he did NOT just say that!!” (luckily I was home alone at the time). He is simply AMAZING! Hot as all hell of course, intensely protective and an all-out-Alpha, but there is a totally swoony, soft side there and you can see it all the way through the book as he deals with Ava, who has held a special place in his heart since their childhood. This is a massive call to make (particularly as I haven’t read the whole series yet), but Luke is my favourite of the Rock Chick men. ![]() Yes she has issues (and annoying little ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ Avas that sit on her shoulders and give advice), and behaves stupidly for the first half of the book, but I absolutely love her attitude which shines throughout the whole story. So this is going to be a really long, ranty review and I really don’t know where to start so forgive me if I’m a bit all over the place.įirstly – Ava. ![]() Yes, it’s embarrassing to admit that but those who know me, or those who have read these books, will totally understand. I laughed, I cried, I swooned, and at one point I even jumped up and down squeeing like an idiot. This book is absolutely sensational! Without question, the best of the Rock Chick books so far. It isn’t safe, men with that much testosterone coursing through their blood free to roam.” “Swear to God, these boys should be locked up. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is also another fake relationship story. You have the whole age-gap, ice queen storyline going on. I’m not sure, but my guess would be Devil Wears Prada or SwanQueen. Netty pointed out this story was originally fanfic. It was definitely lighter on the superheroes aspects, but I was okay with that since the romance was so good. I would say this book was 70% romance, 30% superhero book. So if you are interested in any of the books in this series, you can read them in any order, or just pick out the one/s that interest you. While this book was a lighter, feel good superhero story. Book 2: The Power of Mercy by Fiona Zedde was excellent, but very dark and gritty. ![]() What is interesting about this series is all the books are standalone and done by different authors. This is the third book in The Superheroine Collection Series. ![]() ![]() ![]() Imagine my intense delight when they even announced there was going to be MORE books in the same world. There are three different narrators in the first trilogy, which, with what they do in book 1, well, that has made me recommend it to everyone I know in real life. ![]() Post apocalyptic world where kingdoms of people have formed and basically live in a medieval style. I would HIGHLY recommend reading those three books before reading this book.īrief crap summary if you need a hook. Here are some amazon links BOOK 1 - THE KISS OF DECEPTION, BOOK 2 - THE HEART OF BETRAYAL, and BOOK 3 - THE BEAUTY OF DARKNESS. I have not blogged about The Remnant Chronicles at this point, but I am kind of madly in love with the trilogy. This is the start of a sequel duology to The Remnant Chronicles. ![]() |