Review: Fun Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 22, 2014
Fun start to a series. I liked all the characters and it had a nice flow. I especially liked the two points of view.Full review to follow:Here is is...Forced AutonomyFor a short novella a lot was packed into this story.Petra lives in a world where the United States is a thing of the past. It fell into decay and was taken over by the United Nations. They forced each citizen to undergo a lobotomy and work in factories for 12 hours a day (for free) and sell the good to other countries.Petra’s lobotomy did not work or was botch somehow (it isn’t fully explained but hinted at that we will be told later). She lives among the drones pretending to feel nothing. Then one day Lawson, out scouting for people who still have their minds,  spots her and brings her back to his encampment.Petra’s father has something to do with the fall of the United States. When she gets to the encampment she meets up with her father’s advisor, Odin. He has not told anyone of his government connections and tells Petra to keep her identity secret as well. This is the set up for the series. Odin has a plan for Petra and we aren’t sure if they are for good or not.Law is smitten with Petra from the start and it is refreshing that there is no love triangle or (gasp!) brother involved here.Even the supporting characters are well fleshed out and entertaining. Creek, like the water not the sound, is bubbly and enthusiastic. Shep is goofy and adds a touch of light hearted fun. And those are just a few.The story switches POV from Petra and Law. I love the effect it gives the book. Plenty of imagery and emotion. I will be keeping up with this series!