Literary Merit: Good
Characterization: Okay
Recommended: No
Level: Grades 6-12

In Flashtide, Orion works with her friends and allies to overcome an oppresive government that enslaves and murders its citizens.

I have not read the first book in this duology.

Overall, I was disappointed in this novel. Since I did not read the first book in the series, there was no doubt some details that I missed that would have probaby helped to set the scene and explain this universe. Without those details, though, it was difficult to navigate the different kinds of people and the storyline. Throughout the book, there was not a discernable overarching storyline. It felt like things were happening to the characters but these events did not feel connected and did not offer a sense of building a story.

There was no strong language or sexual content.

I would not recommend. ( )

From the initial beginning to the abrupt ending, Orion and Dram try to fight for the cause even though it is not always clear who to believe and whom to follow. Their civilization relies on getting a hold of the serum before the enemy destroys it. The plot jumping from place to place and time to time is disconcerting at times. Some subplots are not fully resolved by the end of the book.

I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway. Although encouraged, I was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. ( )

What a great sequel. I hope they print an omnibus soon. ** My special thanks to Fierce Reads for this ARC I won in their GOODREAD giveaway! ( )