An unforgettable tale of survival and suspense with plot-twists that will keep you guessing until the final pages…Two societies. A London divided. A history lost.Aleesha is an Outsider. If the government find her they’ll kill her. She’s learned to survive by being smart, manipulative, and trusting no one. She dreams of a life Inside, with the father she’s never known.Trey is an Insider. On the … known.
Trey is an Insider. On the run, he seeks sanctuary outside the Wall. But the world of the Outsiders is more desperate than he could have imagined. His only way out is to find out why he is being hunted.
Thrown together, Aleesha and Trey each make their own bargains to stay alive and discover the truth about their pasts. Tasked with an impossible mission, they must learn to work together if they hope to escape alive.
Fans of The Hunger Games, Legend and The Maze Runner will love this fast-paced dystopian thriller, the first in a breathtaking new series.
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“Alison holds a Master’s degree in Geography from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s degree in Emergency Planning and Management from Coventry University. She’s worked as an emergency planner and sustainability professional in cities across the UK…” This is from the end of the book, about the author. Alison drew upon her considerable knowledge from these areas to inform her detailed story. The story is about the Haves and HaveNots (Insiders and Outsiders), with Aleesha and Trey forming a bridge between the two worlds. There are sub-plots galore with mysteries about their respective histories, and trying to figure out whom to trust and how far. And, just what is the best method for bringing everyone together? Can it be done? I easily identified with the emotions of the main and even ancillary characters. If for no other reason, you need to read this to find out who Lily is and her part in the story. I can’t tell you, you have to find out on your own.
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This idea hurts.
Might be due to so many realistic government reactions. It’s not difficult imagining these circumstances coming about. Down to the details of one powerful city’s streets. The concept human lives already are on the line. It’s really to easy to see it getting this ugly.
I really enjoyed this book. Expendables is a dystopian novel that has everything that’s great in this kind of book. After a great flood that was the result of global warming the government constructs a wall that is not really physical, but kills people if they try to go through. There are the insiders, people of privilege and outsiders, people starving and doing everything necessary to survive. Aleesha is an orphan and an outsider that somehow has the ability to go through the wall without being killed. Trey is an insider whose whole life has been a lie. Through crazy circumstances these two meet and end up being pushed to complete many different tasks by several warring factions all while not knowing who is really working for justice. The writing is so good and I loved the feeling of being there with these characters. There is so much action! It was awesome! My heart cried out several times, but one in particular really got me. Have tissues in hand and get ready for a great read! This does not have a cliffhanger, but the story is definitely not finished.
I love the world created in this book. It’s alive and real and the characters fit into it in a way that makes this futuristic world feel relatable. I love the dynamics between the socio-economic statuses of the various characters and the way the MC’s are able to examine their own innate and environmental biases to understand another’s point of view. It’s a good read!
I enjoyed reading Expendables and loved it even more the the prequel ‘Outsiders’. It is so exciting and I got drawn into the book world and felt like I was there. The writer makes the book and characters come alive. The story is very interesting and very well written. It is a fast paced book that kept me reading to the end and wanting more. I’m looking forward to read the next book in the series.