R.E. Palmer

This was an excellent book. I highly recommend reading book one so you can get the most out of this book, but you also won't be completely lost if you don't. Palmer has a unique voice that captures the reader, and I enjoyed switching between Elodi and Toryn's viewpoints. There's plenty of tension, intrigue, and character growth throughout the story to keep the reader fully engaged. Epic fantasy lovers will fall in love with the world, and anyone who enjoys a coming of age journey will love the character arcs woven into the main story. I don't want to give any spoilers, but suffice it to say you don't want to miss this one!… (mais)

This was a gripping epic fantasy. The opening kind of reminded me of the opening of the LOTR movies - with a legend that sets up what is about to unfold in the main story. I knew then that I was in for a wonderful story. The characters all had quite a bit of depth, and I found myself growing quite attached to Toryn and Elodi, even though their stories did not cross. The world itself is very well-developed, and I can't wait to explore more of it in future books. If you're a fan of epic fantasy stories with a wide world, you're going to fall in love with this book.… (mais)

Leafing through a growing collection of epub's, I selected to read this book last night.

It was dark here and it was quiet.

Having never read anything from this author, I was intrigued by the title and atmosphere of 'The Never Dawn'.

The 5 simple opening words, 'I had touched the Sky' blew me away.

What is it like living underground?

Never seeing the sky, trees, or a beach would be odd.

In the first chapter, we see day after day the same routine is occurring.

This book is written in an orderly cadence of words which matches the flow of this tightly structured story. At first, I thought I was just imagining this but I read a few pages aloud and then sent portions of it to a screen reader to compare.

Can you imagine being banned from a bedtime story or a book?

Noah knows this can occur. It has happened to him.

Reader's are provided with a clear description of Noah early on. He has a keen interest in Rebekah and expresses concern for those around him while having a strong urge to dominate.

The Prefects enact changes to the structure and we believe they may become entangled in more cruel acts. They push a team leader and during a book search, it is written, "The prefects must have slung them against the wall, leaving them strewn with their covers open like dead birds fallen from the sky."

This story does contain duties, assumed commands and targets and there are anticipated messages provided, “Remember, you have to earn the right to become one of The Chosen and enter Paradise."

My conclusion: This is an exciting read. I appreciate the writer creates a kind of distance - with definite flashbacks - allowing the story to build through cycles of some small crescendos before the reveal.

Relationships and people are interesting to me whether it is a read from present day or one from over sixty years ago. As this story comes to a close, I perceive the Ark is a trap from which Noah may never be free to see a New Dawn. So, in Noah... Simon lives.

I received this dystopian novel through the generosity of the author for an honest review.… (mais)