It's a science-fiction book? Dystopian? And it's called 'Wool'? Intriguing, yes? The intrigue continues as you read on, to discover a world in a silo. Politics, petty squabbles, class distinction and discrimination all carry on much as they do today, but in the microcosm that these people live in, minor tensions can lead to revolution or execution. With a strong female protagonist, and a whole flock of well-crafted characters, I enjoyed the book so much I immediately ordered the sequels ('Shift' and 'Dust'), which are equally as good.
SOON TO BE A MAJOR APPLE TV SERIES __________________________ 'Thrilling, thought-provoking and memorable ... one of dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World.' DAILY EXPRESS
In a ruined and hostile landscape, in a future few have been unlucky enough to survive, a community exists in a giant underground silo.
Inside, men and women live an enclosed life full of rules and regulations, of secrets and lies.
To live, you must follow the rules. But some don't. These are the dangerous ones; these are the people who dare to hope and dream, and who infect others…
Last year, I recommended 'Fourth Wing' by the same author, and also read the second book in the series, 'Iron Flame'. 'Onyx Storm' is the third book in the same series, and it continues the breathtaking ride through dragon territory, with great characters, tense scenes, a dash of humour, and stunning plot twists. Now we have to wait for the author to finish the fourth book!
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Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.
ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK?
After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust.
I love reading books about books - or, as in this case, bookshops. 'Death of a Bookseller' is one of the best I've read, with two incredibly well-drawn (and very different) characters who tell their interwoven stories in alternate chapters. It's impossible to guess exactly where the story is going, but the obsession that drives it forward will also propel you to keep reading. Don't expect a whodunnit - this is something very different, but equally as compelling.
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! LONGLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2024 WINNER OF DEBUT OF THE YEAR at the FINGERPRINT AWARDS
WOULD YOU KILL FOR A GOOD STORY?
Roach - bookseller, loner and true crime fanatic- is not interested in making friends. She has all the company she needs in her serial killer books, murder podcasts and her pet snail, Bleep.
That is, until Laura joins the bookshop.
With her cute literary tote bags and sunny smile, she's everyone's favourite bookseller. But beneath the shiny veneer, Roach senses a darkness within Laura, the same darkness Roach…
Science-fiction, fantasy and horror are all included in this short story collection. Each story is accompanied by an introduction from the author, charting her inspiration and setbacks, accomplishments and advice. All but one of these stories has been previously published in anthologies or online as a result of competition success; the final story is a new and exclusive tale set in the ‘Unreachable Skies’ universe. They are published here together for the first time.
