After The End

I see the beginning of a epic series. I was expecting to like this book after reading the description, the cover initially attracted me to wanting to read more, it certainly did not disappoint, I finished in one day. I found the writing style easy to read, a good read if your stuck in a reading slump. The character building made me love some of the characters, especially Maisey. I'm guessing in the rest of the series we will start uncovering more about the other characters. This story was certainly not predictable and shocked me at times. Maisey has spend 17 years in a bunker after the world ended and she has to decide whether to trust another person who promises her rescue. I love action-packed books where you feel you are actually in the pages when you read and not just lines on a page. I could easily imagine the whole world-building, which is always a huge bonus, otherwise i tend to drift of and get bored.

I don't want to spoil the story and say to much about what happens but If you love post-apocalyptic books this is a must-read.
Thank you to the publisher for this free ARC in return for an honest review.

Maisy was born in a bunker. She’s never seen the outside of the bunker. Her parents told her that it was thought that when the meteor hit earth, it would change life on earth. She has lived in the bunker for 17 years having no one to talk to since her parents died. There is hardly any food left to eat or fuel to run the electrical system. If she doesn’t leave the bunker, she will die. If she does leave the bunker will she be able to survive? As Maisy is thinking this over, she hears knocking at the door. Should she answer it? She finally decides to and meets Garland. Garland convinces Maisy to fo with him, when she learns about the ships that come and take humans to other humans who live on this much bigger ship. As they travel, they find food sometimes. They meet people. At one point where they are being shot at, Maisy and Garland have separated. Will they meet up agin? Hoping against hope, that Garland will see the messages she leaves for him on sides of buildings. Will they meet up? Will they or not go on the ships?

The dystopian novel is the first book of the series. It is auctioned pack with unexpected twists and turns that kept me reading. The author’s descriptions and how the scenes played out are great. It is a mesmerizing story that makes me want to read the next book now!

Really enjoyed this book I liked the way it was written with the story flowing really easily throughout the book. I was gripped very early on by the main character and it didn't disappoint me. Great story right to the end. Will definitely read the next one.

Stuck in a bunker for 17 years. Never seeing the world outside. Never smelling the air or tasting the sweet sense of freedom. Locked inside 4 walls with nobody. Then one day a knock comes on the outside door. What's Maisy to do. Her supplies have dwindled. Her parents have long since gone. Maybe this is a rescue. After several hours she opens the door to Garlind. A boy with a story of ships that can save them. They have to get to the coast. Shes reluctant to leave her safe haven but knows eventually she will have to. Maybe this is the time.
This book has a great storyline. Girl in a bunker because the world is going to be hit by a meteor. Her parents were scientists and decided to go underground. It never says how long they planned to be underground. But that doesn't really matter to this story. After 17 years maisy is seeing the blue sky for the first time. Her first look at the world she's only known from books she's read. She trusts Garlind and his desire to get to the coast for rescue ships. What follows is the discovery of a world destroyed. They have to scavenge everywhere they walk. To get food that hopefully will still nourish them. I liked this journey they took. It gives a great description of decay and destruction. There are so many scenarios that happen during their journey that keeps this book interesting and believable. I would recommend to those fascinated with dystopian/ post apocalyptic novels. A great beginning to a series. Cant wait ti continue the journey with book 2.
Thanks to Netgalley for this copy I've read.

this was a great start to a series, the characters were great and I really enjoyed getting to know this world. I look forward to more from the series.

I loved this very much! The characters, the actions and even the plot itself! Very inspiring for my own book too!

While this book had potential, and there was the bones of a great epic story here, I felt that the characterisation was lacking...something. It's not that it's bad, but it's not exactly mesmerising either.
A solid start and I would continue to read the later books to see how the story developed, but I have to rate it 3.5 stars, rounded up to four.

I want to thank the author and the Netgalley website for allowing me to read this book that I loved and that makes me want to read the whole series.

Seventeen years ago the world had ended, we find Maisy who was born and raised in this famous bunker and she thought she was the only one to survive until the day someone knocks on her door, it's Garlind and since he burst into her life, Maisy has discovered the outside world. She trusts him and she never should have because the ships were not what they expected.

A book read in one sitting, I was so hooked on the story that it was so gripping, addictive, captivating, full of suspense and twists and turns with very endearing characters.

This series-starter has great potential! The characters were well-built, the writing style was smooth and easy to follow and the story itself was captivating.
Can't wait to sink my teeth into the next book in the series.