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Today I'm hosting a stop for the second book in a dystopian trilogy, Seeds of War by Rachel E. Fisher. Back in 2012, I also praised the first book, Eden's Root for its realistic idea and action, so I'm excited to be a part of the second book's blog tour! If you're interested in reading my review for the first book, go here!
About the Author:
I am a wife and entrepreneur living and working in Florida. My work is young adult fiction, and would be classified as science-fiction because it’s rooted in science. It’s focused on realistic worst-case scenarios because those are what I find most intriguing at the moment. And I’ve chosen biology-based science-fiction as my genre.
I’m a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, where I majored in Biology. I originally set out to become an academician, but found it didn’t suit me. It turns out that research, of all things, is tedious. Who knew? Though I did not end up making research my life, my passion for Biology remained intact. That’s why writing biology-based science-fiction felt natural to me. Those were often my favorite stories to read and daydream about, so it makes sense that they would be my favorite to write.
What I enjoyed most about writing the Edens’ Root Trilogy is that while it’s set against a backdrop of devastation and loss, it’s ultimately a story of the triumph of the human spirit…of our capacity to emerge from struggle with our eyes turned toward the sunrise.
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About the First Book:
The year is 2033 and the world hovers on the edge of explosion as unexplained crop deaths lead to severe global food shortages. In the United States, the Sickness is taking lives slowly, creeping its way into every family. Fi Kelly has already faced the Sickness in her own family, toughening her beyond her years. But a shocking confession from her dying father will push her toughness to its absolute limits. Saddled with an impossible secret and the mission of saving her little sister, Fi sets out to transform herself into the warrior that she must become to survive the coming collapse. Along the way, she will discover that evil can be accidental and that love can be intentional.
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Review:
Release Date: July 16, 2012
Series: Eden’s Root, #2
Publisher: Self Published
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 263
Source: Review copy provided by author – thanks!
Interest: Eden’s Root series; YA Dystopia; Blog tour
Buy the Book: Amazon
Seeds of War is the second book in the Eden's root trilogy.
The mission of Eden must be fulfilled and Eden’s best Seekers are needed. Forming a new group they dub the Seeders, Fi, Asher, and Sean are joined by a new addition as they set out to bring hope and support to the Topsiders in the form of radios and heirloom seeds. Their experiences Topside prepare them for the threat from marauding gangs they call Lobos, but it is a different, less obvious sort of threat that takes them by surprise. As radio broadcasts begin to reconnect Eden and the Topsiders, the Seeders stumble upon mysterious broadcasts from unknown stations. When two of their own new radio stations go silent within days of each other, Fi and her companions realize that something is terribly wrong. Eden finds itself pitted against a growing and unknown force as their very mission lights the flames of war.
Rating: 3.5 / 5 Riceballs
Book Review:
*If you haven’t read the first book, Eden’s Root, there might be very slight spoilers in my review.*
I’m going to have to be honest here – Seeds of War suffers a bit from “Sequel Syndrome”. It definitely wasn’t a bad book, but I felt like it had less action than the first, Eden’s Root. Overall however, the book developed lots of significant plot details and was still enjoyable overall.
I loved that Fi was still the lovable, strong, and smart heroine that we met as a thirteen year old! Maybe from an outsider’s point of view, Fi was a harmless, maybe ordinary teenager. However, throughout the book, her inner strength and wits always shown through, no matter how the odds were stacked against her. One of the most important of her values was to never give up and to stick with family no matter what, despite her health. Admittedly, there was still a little part of me that found it unbelievable that such a young person could accomplish so much, but as a whole, I really admired her strength!
Now, the main reason why I say I enjoyed SoW less than Eden’s Root is that there was much less action in the second book. It’s understandable considering that they made it to Eden, and they weren’t roaming around Dead Zones, but the constant pressure to survive, action scenes, and action and other plot developments to make up for it (think ASHER!), but it definitely was different from what I was expecting, I suppose.
However, even though I say there was less action than I might have wanted, there were still quite a bit of twists in the book. For the sake of not spoiling the book, I’ll avoid giving out details, but among these twists are an unlikely alliance, secret identities, and unexpected happenings. The plot also develops a lot in this book, as the middle of the trilogy, really building up to the finale!
Overall, Seeds of War, although very different from the first book, was still an enjoyable and quick action-packed read, with many twists and excitement! Fans of the first book would probably still enjoy this series, although by the end of the second installment, they’ll still be hungering for more (like me!) And if you haven’t started the series, but are looking for a relatively quick and exciting dystopian read, definitely check out Eden’s Root (:
*Disclaimer: The fact that I received a free review copy of this book through ATOMR Tours and the author has not influenced my rating. This review expresses my honest opinions.
Rachel has generously offered 2 sets of signed copies of EDEN'S ROOT (the first book) and SEEDS OF WAR! This giveaway is open to US & CA only, and 5 ebooks, open internationally. Good luck!
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I’m going to have to be honest here – Seeds of War suffers a bit from “Sequel Syndrome”. It definitely wasn’t a bad book, but I felt like it had less action than the first, Eden’s Root. Overall however, the book developed lots of significant plot details and was still enjoyable overall.
I loved that Fi was still the lovable, strong, and smart heroine that we met as a thirteen year old! Maybe from an outsider’s point of view, Fi was a harmless, maybe ordinary teenager. However, throughout the book, her inner strength and wits always shown through, no matter how the odds were stacked against her. One of the most important of her values was to never give up and to stick with family no matter what, despite her health. Admittedly, there was still a little part of me that found it unbelievable that such a young person could accomplish so much, but as a whole, I really admired her strength!
Now, the main reason why I say I enjoyed SoW less than Eden’s Root is that there was much less action in the second book. It’s understandable considering that they made it to Eden, and they weren’t roaming around Dead Zones, but the constant pressure to survive, action scenes, and action and other plot developments to make up for it (think ASHER!), but it definitely was different from what I was expecting, I suppose.
However, even though I say there was less action than I might have wanted, there were still quite a bit of twists in the book. For the sake of not spoiling the book, I’ll avoid giving out details, but among these twists are an unlikely alliance, secret identities, and unexpected happenings. The plot also develops a lot in this book, as the middle of the trilogy, really building up to the finale!
Overall, Seeds of War, although very different from the first book, was still an enjoyable and quick action-packed read, with many twists and excitement! Fans of the first book would probably still enjoy this series, although by the end of the second installment, they’ll still be hungering for more (like me!) And if you haven’t started the series, but are looking for a relatively quick and exciting dystopian read, definitely check out Eden’s Root (:
*Disclaimer: The fact that I received a free review copy of this book through ATOMR Tours and the author has not influenced my rating. This review expresses my honest opinions.
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Giveaway:
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