Julia Whelan masterfully narrates the quiet everyday moments of a new world in which people live like settlers. Her voice rises in tones of shock, urgency, passion, and vulnerability when the new normal is tested by raiders and purity warriors that exist “post Doom.” This second book of a trilogy features young Fallon Swift, who is both sheltered and wise beyond her years. Whelan straddles this dichotomy with squeals of glee at a child’s delights and a tone of determination when Fallon takes on challenges destined only for her. Amid the continual contrast between light and dark, Whelan transitions between the sweetly high-pitched tones of children and fairies and the cruel voices of loathsome villains. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
Romance novels are the perfect way to stave off the late winter chill—and a number of them are 50 percent off during Barnes & Noble’s Book Haul Blowout, from February 27 to March 4. In the books below you’ll find a firefighting lady with some new blazes to investigate, a guy who has feelings for his […]
This week’s Romance Roundup includes a model who dives into her past to find out what really happened to her mom, a rancher lady who unexpectedly finds love, and two best friends who embark on a fake relationship – and end up falling crazy in love with each other.
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