Blurb:
In a decimated world,
setting foot outside the protected village of Tallas is certain death—or
so they say. Mutations caused by those in the wilderness have plagued
Tallas’s citizens—or so they say…
For Doogan and Keeyla their
belief in a Free Tallas has lost its glimmer. And when their young son,
Fabal, is given a very dangerous assignment, they risk everything to
protect him. Fleeing Tallas, they head for the wilderness. But when they
are ambushed by cruel Mediators, Doogan is recaptured, and while Keeyla
and Fabal escape, she is severely injured. Can the two of them survive
in the wilderness? Will Doogan getaway from the clutches of the
Mediators? And are the terrible legends about the monsters beyond the
walls of Tallas true?
My review:
Young Fabal is waken by
his mother Keeyla in the middle of the night and she leads him on a
daring escape from their protected village into a post-apocalyptic
wilderness. The Elite claim Tallas is the only safe place in this
ravaged world, but life might be harsher inside with the vicious
Mediators running things. Fabal's father Doogan is captured but Keeyla
continues on with her son in search of his grandfather. Both monsters
and Mediators lurk in the dark. Can they survive in this perilous land?
TALLAS
is a wonderfully written YA dystopian fantasy. The world building is
brilliant. Tallas is this haven in a chaotic world full of fascinating
mutants and terrifying monsters. It's a mystery as to what exactly
happened, but that's the draw of it. The history of the village itself
tells like an ancient legend even if Tallas isn't that old. This world
holds all sorts of possibilities for many stories.
As interesting
as the world is, it's the cast of characters that make this a great
read. Fabal might be small and young, but he's brave. He's definitely
his father's son. Doogan is a smart man in a tough situation. I could
never guess exactly what was going to happen next. Keeyla is his perfect
complement. I also loved Fulvio, Smelt, Swan, Knox, and Tibbles. And
there are bad guys a plenty. Loathsome and just plain downright
detestable.
I recommend this to young and old readers alike! An original dystopian tale that holds you from start to finish.
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