The end of the world is only just the beginning. So eighteen-year-old Thea discovers when her solitary life on a dying Earth is shattered by a mysterious dream, a devastating choice, and a strange gift that propels her on a journey towards the restoration of all mankind.
Thea is bitter and alone; a perfect embodiment of the sunless, cloud-covered Earth she inhabits. A terrifying dream convinces her to save the life of an injured girl, and despite her misgivings, Thea decides to rescue sixteen-year old Viviana. She soon learns that gentle Viv has a life-threatening infection, as well as a freakish patch of glowing skin over her heart. When this light spreads to Thea, she is forced to trust Caden, an arrogant, lazy, and annoyingly handsome boy she despises. Caden has a map to the last city on Earth, and the only place that might have a cure for both Viv’s infection and the strange light on Thea’s hands. As the trio embark on a journey through the barren wilderness, Thea and Caden try to fight their mounting attraction and discover that the light is not a curse, but a powerful gift meant to heal the polluted Earth and reconnect the remnants of humanity. What they don't know is that deadly shadows watch them, waiting for the chance to make sure that humans stay in the darkness forever.
Thea is bitter and alone; a perfect embodiment of the sunless, cloud-covered Earth she inhabits. A terrifying dream convinces her to save the life of an injured girl, and despite her misgivings, Thea decides to rescue sixteen-year old Viviana. She soon learns that gentle Viv has a life-threatening infection, as well as a freakish patch of glowing skin over her heart. When this light spreads to Thea, she is forced to trust Caden, an arrogant, lazy, and annoyingly handsome boy she despises. Caden has a map to the last city on Earth, and the only place that might have a cure for both Viv’s infection and the strange light on Thea’s hands. As the trio embark on a journey through the barren wilderness, Thea and Caden try to fight their mounting attraction and discover that the light is not a curse, but a powerful gift meant to heal the polluted Earth and reconnect the remnants of humanity. What they don't know is that deadly shadows watch them, waiting for the chance to make sure that humans stay in the darkness forever.
I received an email from M. Kircher asking f0r a read/review in exchange for a free copy of her self-published book The War Inside. I was really excited because this was the first time that we have had an author request a review. Most of the reviews we do are just for fun unless otherwise noted. So I jumped at the chance to review it. The synopsis was really interesting because I have never heard anything like it. So with that said I want to thank Kircher for giving me this opportunity!
Alright I'll jump right in. With this book I blew through the first 30% in a day. As of recently I have been stuck in a rut trying to get a book to hold my attention. Kircher did that so well. I was so disappointed that I had to put my kindle down and not touch it for over a week and a half because of exams. I was dying to know what happens to Thea, Caden, Viv and Rain.
I just want to go back to bed......and read. That is so me most of the time. In this world (set in the post apocalyptic future) all of them are unloving and harsh human beings. Their world is dark with very little light due to the fact of the canopy that blocks out the sun from reaching the earth. I love the way Kircher describes things. You feel the hunger, the dreariness, and the hopelessness that the characters feel.
Also a note: I know I mentioned that M. Kircher is a indie(self-published author) and we support Indie authors big time!
Every Indie author starts from somewhere and I am glad to be part of her beginning because I know she is going places. I throughly enjoyed this book. I mean REALLY. I am looking forward to the second book. (hint hint Kircher, I would love an ARC)
Throughout the book, we watch Thea, Caden and Rain grow into people that love and care. Thea's starts with saving Viv. Viv has a freaky glowing patch of skin over her heart because she is the catalyst. She is what will bring the world back to the living in a way. When Thea saves Viv her heart is changed and it results in her glowing hands. She completely freaks out.
Caden's light doesn't appear til later when he has a change of heart and actually cares about the rest of the group. I loved seeing the change in all the characters. You can see them change from cruel and bitter characters fighting for survival into caring characters depending on each other to survive.
The smoky like darkness that is the bad guys of the book. They want to take Viv to their master so the world will stay in darkness. I found them really creepy which I think that's what the author was going for. I honestly don't have a complaint about this book besides from the fact that it ended in a cliffhanger, but almost all books do now.
I do want to say I can't wait to get a physical copy of this book because it was AWESOME. Action packed and filled with emotion that pulls you into the book like you are there with Thea fighting to save Viv.
I am watching for the next book and again thank Kircher for the opportunity. I am waiting anxiously for the second book.
I give The War Inside
A 5 out of 5 stars
A 4 out of 5 lights for Romance
A 4 out of 5 darkness for Violence.
And an age rating of 14 and up
I do want to say I can't wait to get a physical copy of this book because it was AWESOME. Action packed and filled with emotion that pulls you into the book like you are there with Thea fighting to save Viv.
I am watching for the next book and again thank Kircher for the opportunity. I am waiting anxiously for the second book.
I give The War Inside
A 5 out of 5 stars
A 4 out of 5 lights for Romance
A 4 out of 5 darkness for Violence.
And an age rating of 14 and up