Tomorrow, When the War Began (1993)

[b: Tomorrow, When the War Began|71865|Tomorrow, When the War Began (Tomorrow, #1)|John Marsden|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388214812l/71865._SX50_.jpg|1253352] is a book I read 3 years ago so keep this in mind with this (very) late review, I remember loving how it was set in Australia and the war setting.
At the start of the book, it was a struggle, I will admit it, I was struggling to keep engaged and interested. The characters are actually all tolerable and even somewhat likeable, the premise was promising, but at some points, it is quite cringy and unbelievable.

Parts of this were also quite jarring and the fact that this was set in WW2 with an ample amount of food? Quite hard to believe if I do say so myself.

However, eventually, the plot became exciting and I myself was actually engaged.
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There were a lot of things I liked about the book. Ellie is a great main character, very likeable and barely annoying. She does what needs to be done without agonizing about too much. The only thing I had a trouble with was the treatment of animals by the kids, as well as their tendency to ignore safer, more sane, options.
In regards to the animal thing, I get that they're "rurals", but I am too and wouldn't be that callous. I think it's some of the author's bleed through.
Decent book, interesting to read about Australians for...well...the first time. ( )

This book is the first book i a YA series that takes place in Australia. The premise is that Australia has been taken over by a hostile force and a group of teens who were in the bush are among the few who are still free. This book is suspenseful and I am looking forwards to reading the sequels ( )

Incredibly disjointed and not a lot happened, not even world building. Not sure how this becomes a 7 book series but I think I'll pass. ( )

Honestly one of the best YA series I've come across. ( )