https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087YXKKT3/
Liberty Bound by Nathaniel M Wrey
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Publication Review and winner of the Editor’s Pick Award
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love future apocalyptic sci-fi and Liberty Bound does a great job of getting me out of my everyday
life and into a decimated world set thousands of years in the future with few
people and resources. Finbarl, the main character, is well rounded and someone
the reader can get behind. If you enjoy
books by George Orwell or Phillip K Dick, this would be the perfect addition to
your favorites.
The characters are sinister and the author adds the
appropriate tension and ambiance to their dialog and settings.
“Definitely, Wardyn!” declared
Finbarl.
“Good,” said Hradbar, the one
word demonstrating another difference between himself and his father. “The
accused’s name is Aminatra-gula. I believe you met her this morning?”
Finbarl’s heart and mouth dropped
as one, as all those around the table grinned at their fait accompli.
“Excellent!” said Governor Elbar.
It’s not long before Finbarl is
thrown into adventure and although there are some slow scenes, they do well to
build the tension and world around Finbarl, who protects the last city,
Athenia, from a group of creatures hellbent on the city’s destruction.
As with many great science
fiction books, there is a reflection on the modern world and hidden nods to
today throughout. It’s brilliant and the
author does well keeping the reader guessing and flipping the story
throughout.
It’s a unique and creative
world. Rich with everything you would
want from a science fiction dystopian book. No spoilers, but as of the writing
of this review, there isn’t a sequel, but the book leaves that door open while providing
a solid ending.
If you enjoy books that question
freedom with in-depth sci-fi adventure and excellent writing, check it
out. You won’t be disappointed.