Helpful Score: 1
DISCOVER. RESIST. HOPE.
My Comments
Wow, this book was everything Id hoped it would be and more! Thalli, Berk, Rhen and John have escaped below ground and are finally venturing into the unknown searching for survivors. Berk has made all the necessary preparations for them to go two weeks on their own. Thalli is overwhelmed with different emotions, but she is mostly fearful that Monitors will be sent after them.
Thalli is very negative and fearful at first, she is in disbelief that theyve gotten away so easily but at the same time its not the moment for celebrating yet. The four of them have no idea what they will face and traveling into the unknown for the first time (except John who keeps the morale of the group up with his faith) is the bravest thing these teens have ever done. They have also left the Scientists in a desperate situation, how far will they really get? This is the most human Thalli has ever felt and its incredible seeing the world through her eyes.
The world is unsafe and The Ten are the only goodthis is what Thalli has known her whole life before she escapes. Now she will learn the opposite is true for both the world and The Ten.
What Thalli sees/smells/feels for the first time:
the moon
wind
wolves
a dog
rain
horses
cows
oranges
Berk keeps his distance throughout most of the book, his part in this sequel is much less. John is overjoyed at this new freedom and talking to people who are not scientists. I thought his role was much larger and more precious in this story. Thalli discovers what it means to feel jealous and its not pleasant.
Its really difficult to make a sequel that has the heart of the story intact and the actual story is just as interesting as the original or even MORE interesting. I believe McGee achieves this for Luminary and then some. Thalli is still seeking peace for all survivors in this book and she takes risks thinking of others before herself yet she makes it clear that shes no hero. Shes tired of death and evil leaders who make themselves look good while destroying innocent lives, I was amazed by what she is able to overcome and how her faith is built up in the process. Even as an anomaly, she is not meant to live a normal life by any means.
There is death and sadness in this book, but there is definitely hope and freedom as well. Just when I thought all had been resolved, another twist comes about making me eager to read Book 3, Revolutionary, when it comes out in July. I have no idea how this series will be concluded, but I look forward to going with Thalli all the way.
I want to thank Booksneeze and Thomas Nelson for the review copy provided. I was not required to write a positive review. The thoughts expressed are my own.
My Comments
Wow, this book was everything Id hoped it would be and more! Thalli, Berk, Rhen and John have escaped below ground and are finally venturing into the unknown searching for survivors. Berk has made all the necessary preparations for them to go two weeks on their own. Thalli is overwhelmed with different emotions, but she is mostly fearful that Monitors will be sent after them.
Thalli is very negative and fearful at first, she is in disbelief that theyve gotten away so easily but at the same time its not the moment for celebrating yet. The four of them have no idea what they will face and traveling into the unknown for the first time (except John who keeps the morale of the group up with his faith) is the bravest thing these teens have ever done. They have also left the Scientists in a desperate situation, how far will they really get? This is the most human Thalli has ever felt and its incredible seeing the world through her eyes.
The world is unsafe and The Ten are the only goodthis is what Thalli has known her whole life before she escapes. Now she will learn the opposite is true for both the world and The Ten.
What Thalli sees/smells/feels for the first time:
the moon
wind
wolves
a dog
rain
horses
cows
oranges
Berk keeps his distance throughout most of the book, his part in this sequel is much less. John is overjoyed at this new freedom and talking to people who are not scientists. I thought his role was much larger and more precious in this story. Thalli discovers what it means to feel jealous and its not pleasant.
Its really difficult to make a sequel that has the heart of the story intact and the actual story is just as interesting as the original or even MORE interesting. I believe McGee achieves this for Luminary and then some. Thalli is still seeking peace for all survivors in this book and she takes risks thinking of others before herself yet she makes it clear that shes no hero. Shes tired of death and evil leaders who make themselves look good while destroying innocent lives, I was amazed by what she is able to overcome and how her faith is built up in the process. Even as an anomaly, she is not meant to live a normal life by any means.
There is death and sadness in this book, but there is definitely hope and freedom as well. Just when I thought all had been resolved, another twist comes about making me eager to read Book 3, Revolutionary, when it comes out in July. I have no idea how this series will be concluded, but I look forward to going with Thalli all the way.
I want to thank Booksneeze and Thomas Nelson for the review copy provided. I was not required to write a positive review. The thoughts expressed are my own.
