The release date is Oct. 30th!
Here's the blurb from Amazon:
In a post-apocalyptic world, where the earth is buried by asteroid dust that’s mutated the DNA of some humans, orphaned, sixteen-year-old Glory must hide and protect her younger brother. If their Deviant abilities are discovered, they’ll be expunged—kicked out of the dome to be tortured and killed by the Shredders.
Glory would give anything to get rid of her unique ability to kill with her emotions, especially when Cal, the boy she’s always liked, becomes a spy for the authorities. But when her brother is discovered, and she learns their father, who was expunged for killing their mother, is still alive, she must escape the domed city that’s been her entire world.
Outside in the ruins, they’re pursued by the authorities and by sadistic, scab-covered Shredders who are addicted to the lethal-to-humans dust now covering the planet. Glory’s quests to transport herself and her brother to safety make up the thrilling and fascinating first volume of The Dust Chronicles.
What I love about this book: I really fell in love with the main character, Glory. She's tough and knows how to kick butt, yet at the same time she's thoughtful and sacrificial. Glory is willing to do just about anything to keep her brother hidden. Because of this, she is drawn into a whole new world that she never knew existed.
What is unique about this book?
I loved the angle that McGowan brought in at the end of the book which leads into book 2. Of course I can't ruin the ending but I thought it was unique and something I hadn't seen in dystopian literature that I've read. At the same time I was slightly annoyed because now I'll have to wait for book 2 to be released before I get to find out what happens next! What's up with cliffhanger McGowan? I think she's trying to torture us.
Why should you read it?
The writing was just flawless. As a writer myself, I'm a tough critic when it comes to style and the right mix of well, everything. McGowan knows how to tell a fast-paced story without allowing the writing to suffer. And excellent world building!
My favorite line:
"I've tried to be a good person, to do the right thing, but I am not a good person."
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I'm also giving away my ARC of DEVIANTS! It's simple. Leave a comment below. Tweet it and tell me you did so and get an extra entry.
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This sounds like a story my daughters might like. Thanks for letting me know about it, Christy!
Yes, your daughters would love it!
Thanks so much for posting the review and doing the giveaway! :)
Thrilled that you enjoyed Deviants. You made my Monday morning.
(And the second book, Compliance, should be out in May 2013. Not that long a wait.) :)
Sounds like a must read to me. Thanks for the review!
Hard to turn down a thrilling dystopian with a strong heroine. :)
Thank you for the giveaway.
I also tweeted about the giveaway.
Here is the link:
https://twitter.com/akossket/status/245308271152467968
Wow Maureen- Compliance comes out in May? That is fast. Yay!
Akoss- it is a good read
Sounds like a great story! It'll be awesome for my classroom!! Thanks for the tip :)
I'd love to play please!
Sounds awesome. Congratulations to Maureen on her up and coming release!
Sounds like a very interesting read. Congrats to Maureen!
Throwing my "100% agree with Christine!!!" into the mix here. I was extra-lucky to win an ARC of this book and Ho-ley cow! yup, from page 1 you're hooked into an unputdownable read. so good. also, it's book 1? but the book 1 story wraps up in such a satisfying manner that you're eager to read book 2 without being left hanging -- if that makes sense. It's like I just can't wait to see what happens next, but in the very best way, because I love these characters and the world is so rich. I can't wait to see what's in store for Glory!
I'll stop gushing now : )
(and clearly, don't enter me in the giveaway. other people need to read this book!)
Sounds like a great read! Thanks for the chance to win!
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That is a good line!
Congrats to Maureen!
I was so excited when I heard Maureen had this book coming out. My daughter was very upset that there weren't going to be more fairy tale books, so we can't wait for this one!
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/NJDamschroder/status/245631914386530304
I'm not a SF fan, but I will keep this book in mind for my TBR pile. The other elements are what I look for in a book. :D
Thanks for the great review, Christina.
My daughter has gotten me into reading books like yours. Now we're fighting over who's going to get to read it first! Congratulations.
Jennifer- I'm glad you liked it too! It is a captivating read.
Stina- I really wouldn't consider this a sci fi. More of a mix of dystopian and paranormal.
Sounds like a great book! Im totally digging the Dystopian genre right now!!
Great review
and thanks for stopping by my blog earlier!!
I noticed that you are a YA and MG author, do you have a link for your books somewhere? I didnt see anything on your blog.
Nice to meet you! :)