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challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Future Second by Second by Meridel Newton is a short novella about a small dystopian village. Osto is a thriving community where everyone supports each other. Led by Vasha, an older woman who has been around for many years, this utopia has shared resources and an organized way of living. When raiders come looking to take advantage of the community’s success, a bargain is struck between the leaders of either group - a contest of sorts that will last one day and will determine the fate of Osto. What can happen in a single day? You would be surprised.
With a wide variety of characters thrust into unexpected situations, this novella is a quick and easy read with an uplifting message, different from other dystopian stories. The Future Second by Second shines hope and light on a bleak world, filled with violence, cruelty and death.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
With a wide variety of characters thrust into unexpected situations, this novella is a quick and easy read with an uplifting message, different from other dystopian stories. The Future Second by Second shines hope and light on a bleak world, filled with violence, cruelty and death.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Violence
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