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When I got this book to read, I didn’t realize it was
actually the last book in a trilogy. The author did a great job of filling in
enough detail that I never felt lost or had a hard time picking up with the
story. I do, however, recommend reading the books in order since that’s how the
author intended the story to be told.
But WOW! What can I say? I read a lot. I find a lot of books
I enjoy, and I’m not stingy with my five star reviews, but books like this make
me consider that maybe I need to be, because books such as this really belong
in a different category all together. From the beginning of the story I was
enthralled with Kerry Nietz vision of the future. Sometimes I was a little
terrified. So many of the issues -- faith vs indoctrination, freedom vs
control, truth vs deceit -- are utterly relevant for today, and even serve as a
warning when we consider where our future may lead. While the setting was a
little different, it was easy to envision how technology, such as iPhones and
the global network, could evolve into the ability to directly stream
information via a chip implanted within the brain.
This story is both captivating and thought provoking, with
characters who gripped me from beginning to end. The action is fast-paced and
the plot is wrought with tension; yet there are tender moments that allow the
reader to experience new emotions, new lines of reasoning and discovery right
along with Sandfly. Amongst the turmoil and chaos of Sandfly’s world, we find
beauty. I could gush for another couple of pages but I think you get the point.
I absolutely loved this book and am loving the series as I read it now. I’ve
been enthusiastically recommending it and will continue to do so. I even bought
the series for my mom! Freeheads , and the entire Dark Trench trilogy is a
definite must read. The story will stay with you in unexpected ways long after
you’ve put the book down.
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