mysterious disaster and a post-apocalyptic wasteland set up good character development and an exciting story, I liked it alot ( )

I am not sure what I read. There were different mini stories about people after some catastrophic even and it was just very strange not to mention morbid. I am glad to see that some readers enjoyed the story; I apparently was missing something. ( )

In a vast sea of post apocalyptic books, this one takes a different course. Characters are fleshed out and we're not lost in the action part of the plot. The plot moves along but the characters aren't only reacting to new and horrifying situations, they are human and flawed, dealing with a side of life unimagined until now. ( )

I received a copy for free in return for my honest review, and it is my pleasure to provide one.

I enjoyed this post-apocalyptic novel, especially the interesting characters that I found myself caring about and rooting for almost immediately.

The story is character-driven, not action-driven, which is usually my preference. The characters are multi-dimensional, and the story evolves slowly and realistically (considering the subject) based on their experiences.

The ending was a little jarring, and not really an ending at all, so I was relieved to learn there is a sequel planned. I am curious to discover if the characters' discovery as to the cause of what has happened to them is true and see what happens to them next...

Overall, a strong first effort from this new writer.

Five stars on this author's debut novel. Recommended - and I'll look forward to reading more by this up-and-coming author. ( ) ( )

When I requested this book, I thought it was a SHTF book. I did not realize that it was a super-power SHTF book. This is not a genre I typically enjoy. Therefore, I will not be providing a review at this time. My apologies.