Emma Whisperer is the last child to survive in the futuristic world of Craigluy. She is the last eighteen-year-old that exists in her land. No more children will come after her. She finds herself in danger for trying to find out why.
Again, another review where I have to post a trigger warning. In this world, the babies born to the people in Territory L are killed. It is not mentioned in what manner they were killed. The author left enough unsaid for my imagination to go overboard. So, it is safe to say that if you are triggered by infanticide, then do not read the book or the review.
When I saw this series turn up in NetGalley’s Read Now email, I was immediately intrigued. A world where society was divided up by classes? A world where the lower class was not allowed to have children? A heroine who was upset at the restrictions that were in place. Who was willing to do whatever it takes to make sure those sanctions were lifted? Yeah, you could say that my interest was caught.
Emma Whisperer was the last child born in Territory L. All babies born after her were killed. Why she was spared that fate, she didn’t know. She knew that President Esther was wrong in not letting the people in Territory L keep their children. So, the night of the party celebrating her 18th birthday, Emma took a stand. That stand ended up landing her in jail. But, it is in prison where she makes her most dangerous decisions and discoveries. Is standing for what she believes in the right thing? What will be the consequences for her actions? What did she discover?
Like I mentioned above, the plotline caught my interest. How could it not have been? I was a massive fan of the Mockingjay and Divergent series. I figured that the Extinction of All Children would be the same. In a way it was. But it was also different. Emma wanted to change things, and she didn’t let anyone stop her. She made her case in the Extinction of All Children at the beginning of the book. She kept making it every time she got a chance.
I did like Emma. She stood up for what she thought was right. She did try me nuts, though. Even though she was 18, she acted like she was so much younger at points in the book. Her eyes rolled so much in this book; it wasn’t funny.
Let’s talk about President Esther. She made my skin crawl. I couldn’t understand how one bitter woman could decide that a class of people didn’t deserve to have their children. I got why she felt that way. Growing up poor will leave scars. But to punish people for what her mother went through. That screamed deeper issues. How deep, though, wasn’t revealed until the end of the book.
The Extinction of All Children fit in well with the dystopia genre. The author did a fantastic job of building up a world where a country was divided into classes and walls.
This book also fits in well in the Young Adult genre. If the characters had been older, the book wouldn’t have worked. It needed young people. It required that energy that Emma had and projected.
The end of the Extinction of All Children left me with more questions than answers.. I wondered why certain people had grudges. I wondered who the head of Territory M was. It was well written, but nothing was ended. The storylines were not completed. Which is fine because that is a lead in to book 2.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
Author
redatkins
3 years ago
I didn’t think I’d like this book. I didn’t like the title. NetGalley offered me this book, so I thought I would trust their judgement since they do such a good job in their recommendations. I LOVED this book. From the very first page, to the very last page, it gripped me. After finishing the book, I’m feeling tugs of similarity from another series, The Hunger Games, but not enough to worry me. I’m extremely excited to be starting book 2…Journey to Territory M.
Author
livesandlovesofabooknerd
3 years ago
Extinction Of All Children (Book 1) Kindle Edition
by L.J. Epps
I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley and am choosing to leave a fair and honest review.
I am deeply reminded of Suzanne Collins’ groundbreaking The Hunger Games. In the same fashion that I was pulled into that amazing book, I was pulled into this story. Reminiscent of the Children of Men, in a sense, I was amazed at the world building. The world and the circumstances of Emma’s life are laid out quickly, clearly and intensely.
The characters are well drawn and the story moves along well. My only two concerns are the number of similies that start with “like…” and Emma has an issue with her legs and knees! They are constantly shaking, bouncing or moving whenever things go a bit wrong.
The villain is not very deep, yet. I hope to see her filled out a bit more in the next book.
Again, another review where I have to post a trigger warning. In this world, the babies born to the people in Territory L are killed. It is not mentioned in what manner they were killed. The author left enough unsaid for my imagination to go overboard. So, it is safe to say that if you are triggered by infanticide, then do not read the book or the review.
When I saw this series turn up in NetGalley’s Read Now email, I was immediately intrigued. A world where society was divided up by classes? A world where the lower class was not allowed to have children? A heroine who was upset at the restrictions that were in place. Who was willing to do whatever it takes to make sure those sanctions were lifted? Yeah, you could say that my interest was caught.
Emma Whisperer was the last child born in Territory L. All babies born after her were killed. Why she was spared that fate, she didn’t know. She knew that President Esther was wrong in not letting the people in Territory L keep their children. So, the night of the party celebrating her 18th birthday, Emma took a stand. That stand ended up landing her in jail. But, it is in prison where she makes her most dangerous decisions and discoveries. Is standing for what she believes in the right thing? What will be the consequences for her actions? What did she discover?
Like I mentioned above, the plotline caught my interest. How could it not have been? I was a massive fan of the Mockingjay and Divergent series. I figured that the Extinction of All Children would be the same. In a way it was. But it was also different. Emma wanted to change things, and she didn’t let anyone stop her. She made her case in the Extinction of All Children at the beginning of the book. She kept making it every time she got a chance.
I did like Emma. She stood up for what she thought was right. She did try me nuts, though. Even though she was 18, she acted like she was so much younger at points in the book. Her eyes rolled so much in this book; it wasn’t funny.
Let’s talk about President Esther. She made my skin crawl. I couldn’t understand how one bitter woman could decide that a class of people didn’t deserve to have their children. I got why she felt that way. Growing up poor will leave scars. But to punish people for what her mother went through. That screamed deeper issues. How deep, though, wasn’t revealed until the end of the book.
The Extinction of All Children fit in well with the dystopia genre. The author did a fantastic job of building up a world where a country was divided into classes and walls.
This book also fits in well in the Young Adult genre. If the characters had been older, the book wouldn’t have worked. It needed young people. It required that energy that Emma had and projected.
The end of the Extinction of All Children left me with more questions than answers.. I wondered why certain people had grudges. I wondered who the head of Territory M was. It was well written, but nothing was ended. The storylines were not completed. Which is fine because that is a lead in to book 2.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
I didn’t think I’d like this book. I didn’t like the title. NetGalley offered me this book, so I thought I would trust their judgement since they do such a good job in their recommendations. I LOVED this book. From the very first page, to the very last page, it gripped me. After finishing the book, I’m feeling tugs of similarity from another series, The Hunger Games, but not enough to worry me. I’m extremely excited to be starting book 2…Journey to Territory M.
Extinction Of All Children (Book 1) Kindle Edition
by L.J. Epps
I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley and am choosing to leave a fair and honest review.
I am deeply reminded of Suzanne Collins’ groundbreaking The Hunger Games. In the same fashion that I was pulled into that amazing book, I was pulled into this story. Reminiscent of the Children of Men, in a sense, I was amazed at the world building. The world and the circumstances of Emma’s life are laid out quickly, clearly and intensely.
The characters are well drawn and the story moves along well. My only two concerns are the number of similies that start with “like…” and Emma has an issue with her legs and knees! They are constantly shaking, bouncing or moving whenever things go a bit wrong.
The villain is not very deep, yet. I hope to see her filled out a bit more in the next book.
4 out of 5 stars.
https://www.amazon.com/Extinction-All-Children-Book-1-ebook/dp/B01GM2YTHE