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lib_britannia's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nicky_schou's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nics's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
eddiroll's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood
hubris's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I am so glad that I chose this book to review, even if it left me sleep-deprived during work from getting caught up reading it in an evening.
The characters were all different and all utterly captivating, having chapters from the perspective of each was enjoyable as they all view events in a somewhat different light. The relationships between the characters, differing views and unlikely friendships were lovely to see evolve.
The world is familiar and yet strange, with some distinctive buildings and city names remaining, but others lost after the events that led to the area becoming a desert wasteland. This along with the differing technology and society in the book gives a realistic feel and a desire to learn more about the area and the wider world around it.
I will definitely be purchasing the second book in the series.
I am so glad that I chose this book to review, even if it left me sleep-deprived during work from getting caught up reading it in an evening.
The characters were all different and all utterly captivating, having chapters from the perspective of each was enjoyable as they all view events in a somewhat different light. The relationships between the characters, differing views and unlikely friendships were lovely to see evolve.
The world is familiar and yet strange, with some distinctive buildings and city names remaining, but others lost after the events that led to the area becoming a desert wasteland. This along with the differing technology and society in the book gives a realistic feel and a desire to learn more about the area and the wider world around it.
I will definitely be purchasing the second book in the series.
risager's review against another edition
4.0
I really like this book, the characters, the language, the stories, but I want to know what happens next!
darrahsteffenwrites's review against another edition
3.0
This story is a decent paced read. It is compelling and keeps you interested enough to keep you going. The story follows 4 main characters as they go about their journey. In the end their stories become entwined.
The author created interesting characters with unique personalities. My favorite was Mender, a sentient robot whose primary goal is to care for humans. The world is also an interesting take on a post-apocalyptic Italy after the moon breaks up.
Some things that may bother readers is the amount of typos you can find in the story as you are reading it. Other than that, it is a quick fun read.
The author created interesting characters with unique personalities. My favorite was Mender, a sentient robot whose primary goal is to care for humans. The world is also an interesting take on a post-apocalyptic Italy after the moon breaks up.
Some things that may bother readers is the amount of typos you can find in the story as you are reading it. Other than that, it is a quick fun read.
silenttardis's review against another edition
4.0
This book take place in Tuscany Italy, something that pleased me quite a lot, most apocalyptical books take place in America or UK, and this one was so many years in the future that even the people that lived there didn’t know that they were once part of Italy. This book reminded me of fallout games, but without as many weapons, the feel was quite similar, however since it’s so many years in the future (is told about millennia) it makes sense that most cities are levelled down or even look like they’re underground like the clinic where mender was.
I did quite like this book, I only don’t give full 5 stars, because I was a bit lost at first because each chapter is told by one of the characters, and before I got to really know each character I lost much time going back and forth trying to connect dots that eventually all made sense and come together, I also took a while to understand that it was given a special set of pronouns to mender (one sentient character present in the book) and at first I thought it was only an orthography error but it wasn’t.
I recommend this book for people that want to read about the future apocalypse, when people almost don’t remember how the world ended and are simply making their life with what they got, or trying to change the present they got, just try it, you may be surprised by how much you’ll like this story.
This book opens the doors to a big universe, I mean, while its quite satisfying on its own, in the future if the author wishes she could tell us about how the even took place, the people who built the dome, the forefathers of Florence, the ones that built the wall to separate the slums from the ones living in the dome city. More about the stories lost in the cryogenic pods that didn’t work, the future about the construction of the new city.
I received a free copy of this ARC, I thank VoraciousReaders and the Author and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I did quite like this book, I only don’t give full 5 stars, because I was a bit lost at first because each chapter is told by one of the characters, and before I got to really know each character I lost much time going back and forth trying to connect dots that eventually all made sense and come together, I also took a while to understand that it was given a special set of pronouns to mender (one sentient character present in the book) and at first I thought it was only an orthography error but it wasn’t.
I recommend this book for people that want to read about the future apocalypse, when people almost don’t remember how the world ended and are simply making their life with what they got, or trying to change the present they got, just try it, you may be surprised by how much you’ll like this story.
This book opens the doors to a big universe, I mean, while its quite satisfying on its own, in the future if the author wishes she could tell us about how the even took place, the people who built the dome, the forefathers of Florence, the ones that built the wall to separate the slums from the ones living in the dome city. More about the stories lost in the cryogenic pods that didn’t work, the future about the construction of the new city.
I received a free copy of this ARC, I thank VoraciousReaders and the Author and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
amberaforbes's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Wonderful, believable and thoroughly interesting characters.