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Enjoyable, gritty end of the world survival

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Reviewed: 03-28-25

Fully enjoyable story and narration, measured solely on the fact that I was anxious to get back to it at every free moment. The characters are flawed, gritty, real - they are likeable and funny, even in the face of the end of the world. I found that the story flowed well between the characters, their interactions and the dangers faced at every turn. Survival during the apocalypse might make the strongest succumb to the bottle, throw in a couple of kids and you might just have a reason to keep going. The only aspect that I felt needed more work was the cult's drive to find just one person. Hopefully this is cleared up in one of the following books.



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Good conclusion

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Reviewed: 03-14-25

I found this to be a good conclusion to the end of the series. Again I was more captivated by Book 1 in the series than the subsequent books - with book 3 closely relating a memoir, with an interesting focus on self acceptation and self love. The underlying messages are very unique and beautiful, though the book is still rife with enough danger and action related to living in the world after the collapse.

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Good addition to series

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Reviewed: 03-14-25

This was a journey of self discovery set in a world of pain and fear. It was also captivating and a good addition to the series, with a heightened focus on the world that developed after the chaos in Book 1. I did find that the first book in the series was more gripping than Book 2.

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Great series start to add to my favorites

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Reviewed: 03-14-25

Enjoyed this book a lot! It was captivating with well-rounded characters and crazy situations, action and danger. The dusty dessert and endless search for water already makes the story gritty and captivating. Then throw in gangs and impossible missions and you have a hard time disconnecting from this book. Hopefully Book 2 is just as good!
And top notch narration as always from Glemboski.

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A gripping depiction of the chaos

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Reviewed: 02-03-25

The chaotic and terrifying onset of the end of the world is wrought with fear as our Midwife struggles to make sense of a world where women are now scarce and men will do anything to gain control over the ever shrinking female population. Well written and with top-notch narration.

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Short and sweet

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Reviewed: 02-03-25

A heartwarming story of connections made and connections lost.
The dialogue feels authentic and engaging although the plot is not particularly surprising or original.
A sweet listen for the holidays.

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Intriguiging and complex plot

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Reviewed: 01-15-25

A plot interwoven with a complex ensemble cast that spans over timelines and locations, both across Earth and Mars. Its an intriguing puzzle pulling on notions of conspiracy theories and mysterious occurrences and unearthly beings. The narration was engaging, though occasional minor audio quality issues were noted (possible overuse of sound effects). While I enjoyed the whole story and the complexities of the plot, I was underwhelmed with the ending. It felt like there was no clear, definitive conclusion.

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Riveting fall into chaos

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Reviewed: 01-06-25

The premise of an entire nation descending into chaos certainly evokes a morbid fascination, akin to that unsettling feeling as you drive by a horrific car crash. The intricate plot unfolds with a good deal of detail, making the "how" and "who" clear from early on. The characters are vivid, one of Devon's best skills, definitely drawing me in to want to check out the subsequent books in the series, to see if the other authors are on par.

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Grown-up school crush fantasy at its best

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Reviewed: 12-30-24

Who never had a crush at school and fantasized about such a romance?
The epitome of a fun cliché to satisfy any cute nerd with a lifetime crush.
Nicely narrated and perfect pick-up off the Plus Catalog.

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A final twist that most will not guess at

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Reviewed: 12-30-24

Joseph's world is bleak and depressing, stemming from the devastating disappearance of his little sister when he was just a boy, on his watch. The far-reaching consequences of this tragedy set him and his parents on a dark path and as a last resort, needing to stabilize his life for the sake of his mother, Joseph seeks therapy to help with his sleeping problems, unknowingly unleashing himself into a past that terrifies him. Until Joseph realizes that there might just be the tiniest possibility that he might be able to change his sister's story.

This novel, supported by the excellent narration, spellbinds the reader to the pages, catapulting you into the mayhem of his uncontrolled gift with gripping and thought-provoking plot twists, leading you to the final conclusion: a well thought-up and brilliantly crafted finale that most will not guess at.

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