allinikol's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this book up until the last couple of pages.
chelsea_jack's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this one. I have lots of questions that I hope more books in the series will answer. I definitely want to read more in the series.
dethcvlt's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The setting in Three is a cyberpunk post apocalyptic wasteland. It follows a broody protagonist that lacks depth. The story is fine but it falls short in a lot of places.
raven_morgan's review against another edition
4.0
Earth has been devastated by an apocalypse (the nature of which is not fully revealed), rendered a series of wastelands and ruined cities. This is clearly a far-future setting, where technology in the form of connection to an evolved form of the internet has gone genetic - people are born connected, and can communicate via "pim" (essentially an instant message), locate themselves via GPS, and access information via projections on the inside of their corneas.
During the day, the humans scavenge, some living in fortified ruins, others living underground. During the night, the Weir roam. It is never made fully clear who or what the Weir are, or where they came from. Zombies of a kind, certainly, for the dead become Weir, but they also seem to have a kind of electronic nature, communicating via static bursts.
Three, the titular hero, wanders the wasteland as a bounty hunter. He encounters Cass, a chemic - someone who had a drug doser implanted into her body, and is able to use that drug to boost her speed and strength, and her young son, Wren. Cass is running from a group of brain hackers, RushRuin, the leader of which, Asher, is determined to hunt her and Wren down no matter what. And Wren himself appears to have strange abilities: he can sense the Weir, for one thing, and he knows that there is something strange about Three.
There is, as you can gather from the summary, a lot of handwavium being used in the worldbuilding. Some readers will find it frustrating that the nature of the apocalypse is never clarified, or that the origins of the Weir are never given. I did have several points where I would have liked to have known more about the world (and honestly, I wondered if Posey had actually worked it out), but I didn't find it enough of a detraction to stop reading the book.
This is a book about the characters, and the setting is absolutely secondary to the story. Cass herself is a great female character - she willingly chose the life she leads, even knowing that the drug she is addicted to will burn her out. She is also a kick-ass mother, doing anything and everything to protect Wren. Wren is a convincingly written child character - for all his power, he's still absolutely frightened of the world he lives in, and the people who are hunting him.
Three is a character who would fit into any post-apocalyptic world: the big, burly bounty hunter scavenging a life from what's left of the world. He does develop over the course of the book as he is affected by his relationship with Cass and Wren, though I never quite developed the emotional attachment I had for Cass.
My only real complaint about this book was that there were several relationship aspects that felt forced. Three's attraction to Cass felt like it was extraneous.
The writing is also a cut above the normal, which was a pleasant surprise. Overall, if you can get past the scanty explanations of the world building, and are looking for a character-based post-apocalyptic novel, you could do far worse than giving this one a go.
ARC received through Netgalley.
During the day, the humans scavenge, some living in fortified ruins, others living underground. During the night, the Weir roam. It is never made fully clear who or what the Weir are, or where they came from. Zombies of a kind, certainly, for the dead become Weir, but they also seem to have a kind of electronic nature, communicating via static bursts.
Three, the titular hero, wanders the wasteland as a bounty hunter. He encounters Cass, a chemic - someone who had a drug doser implanted into her body, and is able to use that drug to boost her speed and strength, and her young son, Wren. Cass is running from a group of brain hackers, RushRuin, the leader of which, Asher, is determined to hunt her and Wren down no matter what. And Wren himself appears to have strange abilities: he can sense the Weir, for one thing, and he knows that there is something strange about Three.
There is, as you can gather from the summary, a lot of handwavium being used in the worldbuilding. Some readers will find it frustrating that the nature of the apocalypse is never clarified, or that the origins of the Weir are never given. I did have several points where I would have liked to have known more about the world (and honestly, I wondered if Posey had actually worked it out), but I didn't find it enough of a detraction to stop reading the book.
This is a book about the characters, and the setting is absolutely secondary to the story. Cass herself is a great female character - she willingly chose the life she leads, even knowing that the drug she is addicted to will burn her out. She is also a kick-ass mother, doing anything and everything to protect Wren. Wren is a convincingly written child character - for all his power, he's still absolutely frightened of the world he lives in, and the people who are hunting him.
Three is a character who would fit into any post-apocalyptic world: the big, burly bounty hunter scavenging a life from what's left of the world. He does develop over the course of the book as he is affected by his relationship with Cass and Wren, though I never quite developed the emotional attachment I had for Cass.
My only real complaint about this book was that there were several relationship aspects that felt forced. Three's attraction to Cass felt like it was extraneous.
The writing is also a cut above the normal, which was a pleasant surprise. Overall, if you can get past the scanty explanations of the world building, and are looking for a character-based post-apocalyptic novel, you could do far worse than giving this one a go.
ARC received through Netgalley.
dingowashisnamo's review against another edition
4.0
It was a fun read. The characters were largely well done, the main character was a bit too patient and his lady a bit too naive for the hard world in which they lived in. Other than that it was a compelling story which I enjoyed.
felinity's review against another edition
3.0
It got off to a slightly slow and rocky start, because I had no sense of Three's motivation, yet no particular sense that he was supposed to be very mysterious, just that it wasn't important to know more yet. All I could tell was that he appeared to be a man of integrity.
Some of the interactions between Cass and Three were confusing, because at times it appeared they knew each other (thinking of the other by name) and at others she saw just "the man". They didn't actually know the other's name until further on. Some passages were overly descriptive, slowing down the plot too much without adding valuable data, and yet... I'm glad I stuck with it. This is, after all, a story of a journey that's both literal and metaphorical, and life's path is sometimes rocky, uphill or hard to follow, with people who may not be all they seem.
I'm really giving this 3.5 stars, but rounded down till I can see whether book 2 keeps improving as this one did. (It's not uncommon, after all, for book 1 of a series to be weaker than the rest while the world and characters are first introduced.) So if you like stories which are slightly post-apocalyptic with a dash of cyberpunk, give this one a shot.
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Some of the interactions between Cass and Three were confusing, because at times it appeared they knew each other (thinking of the other by name) and at others she saw just "the man". They didn't actually know the other's name until further on. Some passages were overly descriptive, slowing down the plot too much without adding valuable data, and yet... I'm glad I stuck with it. This is, after all, a story of a journey that's both literal and metaphorical, and life's path is sometimes rocky, uphill or hard to follow, with people who may not be all they seem.
I'm really giving this 3.5 stars, but rounded down till I can see whether book 2 keeps improving as this one did. (It's not uncommon, after all, for book 1 of a series to be weaker than the rest while the world and characters are first introduced.) So if you like stories which are slightly post-apocalyptic with a dash of cyberpunk, give this one a shot.
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
elturko64's review against another edition
4.0
Man I was so conflicted to give this either five or four stars. I loved this book truly. But deep down their were some flaws that held me back. I think the main flaw I had with the book was the characters at times. Certain moments in the book for the characters came off as a cliche or flat. Now this wasn't the whole book mind you, just moments. But past that the world, supporting cast and the story had me deeply engage. I'm a slow reader and it usually takes me a month to read a book. So for me to drive through this in a few weeks surprised me. Very engaging and a must read for fans of science fiction/post apocalyptic settings.
jasonoffer's review against another edition
5.0
Some books just have that ability to draw you in and keep you interested. Whether its a fascinating story, world and/or characters and this is certainly one of these books as it has all three.
It's based on a post apocolyptic world in the future. I won't say anymore on the setting as it will give away parts of what is so enjoyable about the book, learning about the world. The characters are complex and learning about them is one of the delights in the book. The book moves along at a fast pace with plenty of action. This is coupled with a chilling atmosphere at times, where you can feel the panic and fear of the characters.
Overall jay Posey has done a superb job in writing a futuristic post apocolypse story that grabs your attention from page one.
I would highly recommend this book
It's based on a post apocolyptic world in the future. I won't say anymore on the setting as it will give away parts of what is so enjoyable about the book, learning about the world. The characters are complex and learning about them is one of the delights in the book. The book moves along at a fast pace with plenty of action. This is coupled with a chilling atmosphere at times, where you can feel the panic and fear of the characters.
Overall jay Posey has done a superb job in writing a futuristic post apocolypse story that grabs your attention from page one.
I would highly recommend this book
br1arrose's review against another edition
5.0
This is getting added as one of my favorites not just for the story, the journey, the hesitant growth of a mother, her child and their reluctant protector but especially because from the very first sentence I'm given no clue as to where I am, what's going on or who to trust; I have to experience it all along with the characters. Don't get me wrong, I love authors who get into dystopian world building and have the imagination to create this vast picture of a world other than ours, but sometimes I get tired of spending most of a book being told about it rather than getting on with the action. This author suffers none of that and, if you willing to jump in with both feet, he'll introduce you to world of tech and distinction one moment at a time, doling out just enough information to bring a richness to the immediate circumstances but never so much as to distract from the moment. Can't wait to sell where the next one takes us.