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I am a huge science fiction and fantasy fan, and, oh yes, let's not forget historical romances, so I looked forward to this read, a futuristic romance.
Whilst the storyline is interesting in some ways, it is just too familiar for me to become enthusiastic about. It is typically post apocalyptic, in this case a post biohazard war dystopian event, where Talented persons (with psi abilities), changed by the bio chemical fallout are being pursued, routed out, culled or subverted by Normals.
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Whilst the storyline is interesting in some ways, it is just too familiar for me to become enthusiastic about. It is typically post apocalyptic, in this case a post biohazard war dystopian event, where Talented persons (with psi abilities), changed by the bio chemical fallout are being pursued, routed out, culled or subverted by Normals.
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I'm not a big sci-fi reader. The Hunger Games trilogy makes up the majority of my dystopia reading to date. So I was rather happy when the Retro Readers peeps chose a post-apocalyptic sci-fi romance to ring in the new year. I like to read outside my comfort zone now and then, but I have to be nudged to do so. However...if you're the same, I'm not sure this one is going to make you a believer.
In The Dawning, Serena and Andrew are survivors of biological warfare that has probably wiped out most of ...more
In The Dawning, Serena and Andrew are survivors of biological warfare that has probably wiped out most of ...more
I rather liked this one, provided by the publisher through netgalley. It's the sort of thing I usually read. I'm more into romance or history, but this wove a really intriguing dystopian future into a compelling thriller, combined with some solid characters, which, despite their gifts, are pretty normal people.
The romance between the hero and heroine really takes a backseat in this story. It's all about their journey as they try to save themselves and an abandoned baby. Any romantic interludes w ...more
The romance between the hero and heroine really takes a backseat in this story. It's all about their journey as they try to save themselves and an abandoned baby. Any romantic interludes w ...more
This was a difficult book for me to judge. In the beginning I found myself a little confused by who everyone was, especially the various organisations of people. The book has a relatively slow start. There are a few interesting happenings early on, but the events are not fleshed out until you are well into the story.
Because of the heavy back story revolving around the lives of the two main characters, there were times when I wondered whether this was a standalone book or if I had accidentally h ...more
Because of the heavy back story revolving around the lives of the two main characters, there were times when I wondered whether this was a standalone book or if I had accidentally h ...more
2.5 stars. The Dawning was much more romance than sci-fi. The entire time that i read the book, I kept feeling like I was missing something. I didn't fell like there was very much world building. I found myself skimming in parts.
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