Review: I so l...oved it!!!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 15, 2012
Shandy asked me if I would like to review "Isolation". I'm sure this was due to the very rare 6 star rating I gave to "Devastation", the first book of the series. With a rating like that, some people might think I know her. Nope, I've never met her! "Devastation" blew me away with its originality and plausibility. "Isolation" begins right where "Devastation" ended. Fallon, Desiree, Sandi. Brody and Guy have made it to the `Safe Zone' but there's nothing safe about it. Each chapter begins with who the chapter is about and where they're located. In the beginning some of the conversations between the kids sounded stiff because of all the `you are, it is, they are etc'. Contractions would have made them sound like regular teens. That being said, a few chapters later everything evened out and the action and suspense began. I feel for these kids, they finally make it to their destination and they have to face all new horrors. They become separated from each other, never knowing if they'll see one another again. I enjoyed the relationships that developed between Brody and Sandy as well as Fallon and Desiree. It was wonderful that they were able to experience first love but heartbreaking to watch them leave one another with the possibility of never reuniting. These kids are forced to become adults in a short time. Even 12 year old Danny, who we meet for the first time, acts more mature than any 12 year old should. I loved Danny; he's a kind, sweet, outcast. He and Sandi must protect one another and he ends up facing situations that would break any child. I also got to meet Demsey and Rory who play their parts in saving Desiree and Guy. I give "Isolation" 5/5 stars, this series is developing wonderfully and is full of action across every page. There's never a dull moment! I can't help but wonder how these kids will ever survive to see the end of this war. Great job Shandy, keep doing what you're doing....with a few more contractions =)