Orphan Alenna Shawcross has never really felt at home in the
UNA, but she still never expected to be sent to the Wheel – an island prison
for kids who don’t pass the government’s personality test.
Life expectancy on the Wheel is short, but Alenna is rescued
by a warrior girl named Gadya who takes her to the island’s only autonomous
colony (every other part of the island
is controlled by the mysterious Monk, worshipped as a God by his large army of
drones). In the colony, Alenna meets Liam and joins up with a group of hunters
who are on a mission to find the truth at the heart of the island.
FORSAKEN gets the Zombie Chicken Merit Badge for action
because the pages teem with well-executed fight scenes. There’s a palpable
sense of danger – and no characters are safe. There are also quite a few nice
surprises, such as the identity of the Monk and the real purpose of the Wheel.
Alenna has a definite case of insta-love for Liam, but the
romance element is very toned down here, making this a good recommendation for
boys who enjoyed THE HUNGER GAMES and/or LEGEND (Marie Lu) and are looking for
a read-alike.
THE FORSAKEN is available in hardcover now. Visit the publisher's website for more information. I have 5 copies for readers in the US and
Canada (courtesy of the publisher) and 1 copy I can send internationally
(donated by the author). To enter, fill
out this form by September 4, 2012 at 11:59 pm CST.
FTC disclosure: Review copy from author
I think I will enjoy reading this book and it has one of the most unique covers.
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that the action and suspense are high and that there are some big twists as well. I also agree that the cover is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCool. Glad that it had merit, since i just won a copy. :-p
ReplyDeleteMy expectations are slightly lowered, but I will expect actiony goodness.
Forsaken is one that I really was hoping to get for my birthday (but didn't) so hoping I can win a copy!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank for for the wonderful giveaway <3
Mary DeBorde M.A.D.
Great story, thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteArtemis
This sounds like my kind of book - I am absolutely an action girl. If there's fighting and danger (not unnecessary), I'm there!
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with your Merit Badges, by the way! They look fantastic and they're a wonderful way to quickly point out the best quality of a book. :D
The Forsaken sounds great! I love a book that can surprise me.
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