The Threat Below

I just finished The Threat Below by J S Latshaw and here is what I thought about it.

Icelyn dreams of a world outside of Mountaintop, a place where she feels like she doesn't belong.
Her future, while all set and something most people dream of, isn't the one she craves.

When the water supply starts to make people sick, she uses the opportunity to see what lies below outside of the safety of her home.

What she discovers is a world so fantastic and more dangerous than her mind could ever have conjured.

Can she and Adorane get to the water pump and fix whatever the issue is?.

Can they save their people from the Threatbelow or will they end up ripped to shreds like the rest of the group who went to help did.....

I received this book from an indie author and what he had to say about his book intrigued me enough that I thought I would give it a shot. He really blended dystopian fiction with fantasy in such an expert way that you will feel like you got two books for the price of one.

When I was finished I had so many questions about Icelyn's bloodline and her link to the threatbelow and was pleasantly surprised to find it's book 1 in a series. I loved Icelyn's character development and watching her come to terms with how revered she is by a group she doesn't understand but somehow, deep inside, feels she knows them all.
I loved the plot, it was such a refreshing change from the other dystopian/fantasy books I have read. I also really enjoyed the

I feel like the author did a great job with his descriptions of the threatbelow and how they came about but I'm thirsting to know more! I love when a book does that.

I will definitely be looking at reading book 2!

4.5 stars, would have been 5 stars but the POV got a little confusing a couple of times but other than that, highly recommend! (rounded to 5)

If you love a YA that straddles dystopian and fantasy in one beautifully executed read, then this has to be your next book!

Thank you to J S Latshaw for my review copy in exchange for my honest review.

Humanity was once a thriving population until a terrible threat almost ended them. Remaining survivors made their way high up into the mountains, where the Threat Below (as they became known) could not go.

Three hundred years later, humanity is surviving, broken into groups with their lives and jobs set out for them. Rigid rules are followed in order to keep the population thriving, as well as manageable.

It is soon discovered that the only supply of water for the entire Mountaintop has become poisoned. A decision is made and, despite no one setting foot outside The Wall in 300 years, a small regiment is sent Down Below to see what is causing the water poisoning and fix it.

Meanwhile, behind the regiment, follws Icelyn Brathius (next in line to rule the Mountaintop). She wants to be a part of the expedition and see what is Down Below. Little does she know that the secrets she uncovers will change everything.

For fans of YA Dystopian type reads, this is definitely for you. Great characters, world building and setting. It was easy to really picture the places and creatures described. I loved the way human life, before the Threat Below, is explained. It's very creative!

Icelyn is a young yet strong female lead. She did irritate me a tad but that's to be expected as she changes, adapts and grows. Adoradne is what I expected, a hard-headed, yet intelligent, boy who wants to test the limits placed and break the rules. It's great lol. The comraderie between Icelyn and Adoradne is light, sarcastic and well... enjoyable. We all have that friend who can bring out the best..and the worst but is always steadfast in their friendship. Overall a really unique, and fun read.

I sincerely appreciate the author gifting me a copy of this E-Book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed herein, are mine and mine alone.