Review: Great introduction to the author's larger work
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2014
This is a short introduction into Regan Wolfrom’s After the Fires Went Out series. It was a great introduction into this post apocalyptic world and leaves you with a great taste of this authors writing. This is especially true when the first book in the series is 548 pages long. I have to say that I enjoyed the ride that Regan took me on and am looking forward to continuing on in this world of his.We are brought into the story just after the comet has hit Earth and the resulting wildfires are raging outside of the cabin a group of friends are held up in. It is told through the point of view of Isabella who was away from home on a camping trip with her friends when the comet hit. Now they argue over what actions to take next and Isabella is struggling between going with the douche bag Dustin or staying with the Xander, “the boy who has been after her for years”.I really enjoyed this read. As it is told through Isabella’s point of view I found myself not liking Dustin instantly and really questioning why she wasn’t falling for Xander. There was just something about him that made him safe and I was a little irritated that she chose the bad boy over him. I found myself surprised by the ending and just have one thing to say. You never know how those around you will act until something horrible happens.If you are looking for a short to add to your post apocalyptic collections this is also a nice one to add.  Its also a great introduction to the author and preview of his larger work.