I'm not usually a fan of dystopian speculative fiction but wow this book might just have changed my mind. Once I started listening I didn't want to stop and finished it in two sessions. The book is very well written and the storyline is compelling Thinking back to 2020 I couldn't help wondering 'What if ....'. This book broke my heart so many times às I became totally drawn into Maia's life. The detail and descriptions of the world 10 years on from the pandemic are so realistic and I could really imagine the desolation and horror. This is a book that will stay with me because along with the heartbreak there is also hope.

The narrator, Amy Noble, brought the book to life.

In a world ravaged by a deadly disease, and a race against time to save as many children as possible, Devastated at the loss of her father and being torn away from her mother seven-year-old Maia is one of those evacuated in the hope of survival.

The Tomorrow Projects weaves a beautiful and touching tale of Tragedy, loss, survival, finding family and finding hope.

A masterfully written, gripping and totally compelling speculative dystopian story, I loved it!

As a deadly virus rips across the world, the Prime Minister's press secretary is desperately trying to help as many children as possible escape London for safety in countryside camps, at the expense of fleeing with her own young family. There were WWII evacuation combined with covid vibes, while the government, as usual, put themselves first and foremost.

Maia is a young girl who is hiding away with her parents, in their small flat, hoping to stay safe. She is the last child that Marianne is able to help and her story across the years was utterly captivating.

The character development was excellent, I felt so drawn to them all and could really feel their emotional angst, their loss, their hopes and their dreams. I listened to the audiobook and Amy Noble did a brilliant job of bringing the characters to life so realistically.

Superb.

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, H Critchlow and Bolinda for an ARC in return for an honest review.

The Tomorrow Project is a gripping and emotionally resonant listen. The narration is excellent – shifting seamlessly between characters of all ages and backgrounds, bringing the story vividly to life. I was immediately drawn into the panic and uncertainty of the pandemic’s early days, and deeply moved by Maia’s journey through isolation, loss, and ultimately hope. Her bond with Finn and the tentative rebuilding of family in a changed world were particularly powerful.

I won’t give any spoilers, but the preview of the next book left me eager for more. A must-listen for fans of Station Eleven and The Last of Us.