Review of The Garden Reborn
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Garden Reborn" by Dorianne Ashe.]
After being told their world is dying due to a lack of hydration, the majority of humanity is put into humidity pods to try to survive. Lilly, a high school student, watches as the lights in all the pods near her turn off, indicating the inhabitant had died. She fights to escape, finding Benny in another pod, still alive. Benny's father was a scientist who had given him the equation to save the world. However, they must make it to a secret bunker. Along the way, they run into Laurel, a young girl who has been surviving on her own. Will the trio be able to save the world? What is causing the water to disappear? Read The Garden Reborn by Dorianne Ashe to find out!
I thought that Ashe's world-building was a strength in this book. Ashe managed to create a terrifying post-apocalyptic world where water was missing. The dry air was impossible to breathe, and most of the wildlife and plants were dead. There were also terrifying alien robots that were hunting the kids down. I also appreciated the synergy of the characters. Benny's genius, Lilly's compassion, and Laurel's survival instincts all worked together to help the trio survive and fight to save their dying planet. I also appreciated that Ashe did not get bogged down in specific details of the science; this choice helped to keep the plot moving along.
There were a few chapters that felt a bit repetitive of the previous one. For example, chapters 51 and 52 started out almost exactly the same, including much of the same dialogue and descriptions. I was not entirely sure whether this was a mistake or a purposeful repetition. However, the second chapter ended up being different enough that it did not greatly impact my reading experience.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The minor repetition was not a significant enough issue to warrant taking off a star. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It is perfect for those who enjoy science fiction novels that feature young protagonists and ancient civilizations. There is some strong language, but I believe this book would be suitable for both teenagers and adults.
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The Garden Reborn
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After being told their world is dying due to a lack of hydration, the majority of humanity is put into humidity pods to try to survive. Lilly, a high school student, watches as the lights in all the pods near her turn off, indicating the inhabitant had died. She fights to escape, finding Benny in another pod, still alive. Benny's father was a scientist who had given him the equation to save the world. However, they must make it to a secret bunker. Along the way, they run into Laurel, a young girl who has been surviving on her own. Will the trio be able to save the world? What is causing the water to disappear? Read The Garden Reborn by Dorianne Ashe to find out!
I thought that Ashe's world-building was a strength in this book. Ashe managed to create a terrifying post-apocalyptic world where water was missing. The dry air was impossible to breathe, and most of the wildlife and plants were dead. There were also terrifying alien robots that were hunting the kids down. I also appreciated the synergy of the characters. Benny's genius, Lilly's compassion, and Laurel's survival instincts all worked together to help the trio survive and fight to save their dying planet. I also appreciated that Ashe did not get bogged down in specific details of the science; this choice helped to keep the plot moving along.
There were a few chapters that felt a bit repetitive of the previous one. For example, chapters 51 and 52 started out almost exactly the same, including much of the same dialogue and descriptions. I was not entirely sure whether this was a mistake or a purposeful repetition. However, the second chapter ended up being different enough that it did not greatly impact my reading experience.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The minor repetition was not a significant enough issue to warrant taking off a star. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It is perfect for those who enjoy science fiction novels that feature young protagonists and ancient civilizations. There is some strong language, but I believe this book would be suitable for both teenagers and adults.
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The Garden Reborn
View: on Bookshelves |
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