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8stitches9lives �, Reviewer
As I very much enjoyed "Heir Ascendant", the first book in the Faded Skies series, I was eagerly awaiting the release of the sequel schedued for 24th July 2018. Lucky for me I was able to nab an advanced copy from the wonderful world of NetGalley. I tend to be rather selective when it comes to choosing which Science Fiction books I read, I know what i'm looking for and what I like in a scifi title.
This series follows protagonist Maya Oman who wants nothing more than to live a meaningful life. Instead she ends up living in fear of her life. Her mother, who is only a mother in the biological sense of the word, has no time for her daughter and so when Maya is kidnapped she decides she prefers her captors to her mother. That is a very concise description of the first book. Now, onto "Ascendant Unrest". Two weeks ago Maya revealed to the world that Ascendant (her mother's corporation) were intentionally releasing a biological weapon into the population knowing that people would pay for the cure which they have control over. When nothing appears to change Maya questions whether anyone actually cares. Despite Maya showing the evidence against her mother she still did not face punishment for her crimes. Everything is a little too quiet for Maya's liking... and then special forces attack her home in the middle of the night... It is clear they want her dead.
Again, a fantastic read with so many complex issues explored. I think Maya is a simply magical protagonist who brings light and balance to a dark, deceptive dystopian world. I cannot believe how underrated these books are as they deserve to be hugely successful. Cox is a quality writer and is adept at building a world that is so vivid and monstrous. I was pleasantly surprised that both of these books were really accessible - even for a reader like me who picks and chooses from the genre and isn't a full-on scifi fanatic! I urge you to pick up the first book if you are interested in science fiction and/or dystopian settings or if you like what you read in the synopsis. As aforementioned I advise you to read "Heir Ascendant" firstly, before moving on to this one as this book is a continuation of the story and they really need to be read chronologically in order to get the best reading experience from them. In my eyes, this is worthy of five-stars.
Many thanks to Curiosity Quills Press for an ARC. I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
This series follows protagonist Maya Oman who wants nothing more than to live a meaningful life. Instead she ends up living in fear of her life. Her mother, who is only a mother in the biological sense of the word, has no time for her daughter and so when Maya is kidnapped she decides she prefers her captors to her mother. That is a very concise description of the first book. Now, onto "Ascendant Unrest". Two weeks ago Maya revealed to the world that Ascendant (her mother's corporation) were intentionally releasing a biological weapon into the population knowing that people would pay for the cure which they have control over. When nothing appears to change Maya questions whether anyone actually cares. Despite Maya showing the evidence against her mother she still did not face punishment for her crimes. Everything is a little too quiet for Maya's liking... and then special forces attack her home in the middle of the night... It is clear they want her dead.
Again, a fantastic read with so many complex issues explored. I think Maya is a simply magical protagonist who brings light and balance to a dark, deceptive dystopian world. I cannot believe how underrated these books are as they deserve to be hugely successful. Cox is a quality writer and is adept at building a world that is so vivid and monstrous. I was pleasantly surprised that both of these books were really accessible - even for a reader like me who picks and chooses from the genre and isn't a full-on scifi fanatic! I urge you to pick up the first book if you are interested in science fiction and/or dystopian settings or if you like what you read in the synopsis. As aforementioned I advise you to read "Heir Ascendant" firstly, before moving on to this one as this book is a continuation of the story and they really need to be read chronologically in order to get the best reading experience from them. In my eyes, this is worthy of five-stars.
Many thanks to Curiosity Quills Press for an ARC. I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
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