A virus nearly wiped out the human race. But is controlled survival a future worth living?The post-apocalyptic routine couldn’t be better for Kate. Doing her part to rebuild the world’s population, her husband and their genetically privileged children are her pride and joy. But as her spouse becomes distant, she fears her flawless family is on the brink of collapse.Confused and distraught as he … distraught as he continues to withdraw, Kate finds comfort in a handsome younger man who mentors her son. But as she and her new beau become entwined, her husband suddenly reasserts his claim. And giving in to his renewed loyalty could set their carefully ordered society ablaze.
Will Kate build the life she dares desire or be stained by betrayal?
Tier 1 is the first book in the thrilling Tier science fiction trilogy. If you like heartfelt characters, clean romance, and thought-provoking takes on dystopia, then you’ll adore Cindy Gunderson’s binge-worthy tale.
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A gripping fantasy, raises many problems in state control vs individual choice-personal freedom area. A great read. I hope I have the next in the series.
Gunderson does a great job of building a futuristic society based on three tiers. I could actually visualize this happening one day, which was eerie in some ways. Kate is a solid protagonist and it was very enjoyable to watch her try and balance her duties with her own wishes in a seemingly impossible system.
I really liked that the main characters in this series are adults with families, as it gave more credibility to a believable reality. There is also a slight edginess to this tale, with love and passion, loyalties and friendships, and secrets and betrayal, with a healthy dose of mystery. I loved the characters, but honestly–I’m not sure who to really trust, and just when I think I knew what was up, I was surprised.
This world is built slow and steadily, but by the end, it was quite thrilling, and has me desperate to clear my reading schedule and finish out the series.
Content: moderate romance (innuendo, implications of intimacy with very mild descriptions leading up to fade-to-black)
The writing is fantastic which made it really easy to get in to. I found the characters relatable and the story compelling. I felt like I was in the middle of the story also torn by all of the decisions and challenges the characters faced. Loved it and would definitely recommend
Read de Tier 1 and it’s a verry interesting book makes you think about life. At the same time it’s a scary to realize that te word becomes like that At the moment bit by bit. I hope people will wake up
This series is amazing. Original and fresh. If you like dystopian fiction (think Hunger Games or The Giver) than you will love this. If you don’t like dystopian fiction or have never tried it than give this a try it will change your mind. The characters are fun and loving. It revolves around a family which is very different for other teenage heartthrob dystopian fiction books. This book makes you think about what is best for society and how much society or government control is good when resources are limited. You will laugh and cry during this series. A great, quick read.
Fun twist on a dystopian novel…but following a grown woman and her family, not a lovesick or unrealistically mature teen. Enjoyed the family dynamics and it was very thought provoking. Can’t wait to see where this series goes from here!
I enjoyed most of this book, but the end really bothers me, probably because I can see it happening one day… I don’t read books like this one very often. This story is fun and even flirty, but all romance is clean. The author has done an admirable job of making the tier system seem like a good option for maintaining a well organized society. I like the examples of positive parenting that are shown through Eric and Kate and their two boys. There is a lot of positive interaction between them all and the parents take time to really parent their children, something that seems to lack in much of today’s society.
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Tier 1
Author: Cindy Gunderson
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 17
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 7/10
Of the 17 readers:
11 would read another book by this author.
12 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
13 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 12 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
10 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
13 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘A family drama with a dystopian feel to it. I enjoyed it.’ Male reader, aged 18
‘Plenty of suspense and drama. It’s not your typical dystopian thriller. It’s not all thrills and spills. But it’s a strong emotional journey that thoughtful readers will enjoy.’ Female reader, aged 45
‘A character-led story with a powerful and emotive ending. A little slow here and there, pacing not the best, but it’s still gripping. Very much a thought-provoking book for older YA and adults, I think this could be a very popular set of books. Kate is by far the most interesting and developed character. I felt for her.’ Female reader, aged 17
‘Loved it! I will be reading all of them.’ Female reader, aged 22
To Sum It Up:
‘A gripping story, thoughtfully written and very much character-led. A Red Ribbon Winner and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
I listened to the audiobook, so full disclosure. 🙂
Kate and Eric… Wow… Great couple, great parents, so relatable. They want to do the best for society and they are going to be thrown a curveball that will test everything they know.
This book was awesome. It introduces us to a society where over 200 years after a virus kills many on Earth, people are now put into ‘tiers’ and their genetics play a big part to where they are placed. Each tier has responsibilities and goals that are specific to them assigned by ‘BERG’ (sorry if I spelled it wrong, once again Audio Version).
This book is recommended for anyone that loves a good dystopian novel, young or old. It’s clean for the young adult scene and engaging for the adults.
I found this book difficult to listen to. There was a lack with the narrator I guess, there was no modulation for the different characters. The scientific bent and societal norms for the story bothered me. I would think that people would fight against something like this. People encouraging her to leave her pair for someone else is hard to deal with. I guess this book is just beyond me, I know it is fiction but the story was just too scientific for me. The narrator needs to do a better job in future books.
I got this book free from Story Origin for as honest review.