Into the city is a must read for fans of YA dystopian everywhere. Action packed, thrilling, strong characters and emotional depth, this book has everything!
When a virus takes out all the adults in the world, the kids are left to fend for themselves. Factions grow and gangs form, but none so scary as the dreaded Lyths.
Lexi and Aster take care of a small group of kids outside of the city. When they are attacked and some of the children are taken by the Lyths, she joins forces with the Arkers, another faction, for an exciting rescue operation. But the Lyths have a few secrets, and so does Aster…
I was gripped by this story. I loved the writing style and the characters, and the twists. The slowly evolving attraction between Lexi and Nate showcased first love can still flourish under the harshest of circumstances. The ending is satisfying and conclusive, while still leaving room for a sequel if the author wanted to see where these characters go next.
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Into The City by E.J.Cook
Book Blurb
How far would you go to save those you care about?
Ever since a worldwide pandemic wiped out the whole of the adult population, Lexi has done her best to keep herself and her friends safe. In a city where surnames are forbidden and youths are left to run riot, it’s not been easy.
When Luther, the ruler of surnames, captures Lexi’s friend, she has no choice but to risk everything to try and get him back. The problem is… People who enter Luther’s compound don’t usually come back out.
Once inside, Lexi discovers that even those she knows best have secrets that they would rather keep hidden. But that’s not all. The compound hides something bigger than anything she could have imagined. Something that has the potential to change the future, not just of the city, but of the world.
Best Book Editors Review
Into the City E.J. Cook.
Lord of the Flies—Eat your worm-infested heart out.
This is an action-packed and emotionally charged dystopian adventure that got me. I loved the premise straight away, a world where adults have died, leaving kids to fend for themselves. In true Lord of the Flies-esque lawlessness, we have a city where the strong survive and the weak die. Lone wolves don’t fare well, and to get by you have to join a group of other survivors. Your group is your family, it makes for powerful bonds. It’s strong writing and very well done. The descriptive writing brings the decaying cityscape and the sinister compound to life. It paints a gritty and atmospheric world that feels real and immersive. My favourite part was the description when Lexi is taken to the Ark Market for the first time and she realises the potential.
What stands out in Into the City is the character development. Lexi’s journey is physical and emotional as she confronts betrayal, and falls in love. The characters are layered with complexity. The stakes are high and this is a fast-paced gripping read, highly recommended.
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Kindle reader
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2024
Max
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2024
About E.J. Cook
E. J. Cook in an author, artist and chartered Architectural Technologist, who lives in a North Yorkshire village in the UK with her husband and son.
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