Action is driven by thought, thought is ruled by emotion, and emotion is controlled by Empaths. Eighteen-year-old Minerva lives in a city of repurposed shipping containers, dependent on a hydroelectric plant for light and heat, while a nuclear winter blankets the world in snow. Hemp powder meals and patchwork clothes are a fact of life - as is human evolution. An unparalleled Empath, not only can Minerva sense emotions, she can read minds and influence thoughts. Power has a price. Starting with her mother's postpartum depression, suffering has surrounded Minerva. But she has a core of steel, and to prove it, she joins the Guard like her dad. At first, Minerva loves the camaraderie she finds among the brash, strong Vitals, and she learns to use her Empathy defensively. Then two discoveries shock Minerva , and she starts asking hard questions. The answers may cost her life.
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I am all about the dystopian genre and this YA Dystopian did not disappoint!! I absolutely love Minerva and how strong a female lead she is, especially given how young and inexperienced she is. Her growth throughout this story was perfect and I was there for it!
I also loved the supporting characters as they added so much to the overall story itself. I seriously love when it all comes together so well. The writing, the pacing, the story, the romance...wow... seriously just wow.
Although, I can't say that I'm honestly surprised I loved this given that I've loved the other books I've read by this author. The fact that Edith Pawlicki can write across different genres, has me hooked, and I will read whatever she writes.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and By the Book Virtual Book Promoters for providing me with a review copy. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.
