A review by happyglowlucky
The Salt Line by Holly Goddard Jones
5.0
"In an unspecified future, the United States' borders have receded behind a salt line--a ring of scorched earth that protects its citizens from deadly disease-carrying ticks. Those within the zone live safe, if limited, lives in a society controlled by a common fear. Few have any reason to venture out of zone, except for the adrenaline junkies who pay a fortune to tour what's left of nature. Those among the latest expedition include a popstar and his girlfriend, Edie; the tech giant Wes; and Marta; a seemingly simple housewife.
Once out of zone, the group find themselves at the mercy of deadly ticks--and at the center of a murderous plot. They become captives in Ruby City, a community made up of outer-zone survivors determined to protect their hardscrabble existence. As alliances and friendships shift amongst the hostages, Edie, Wes, and Marta must decide how far they are willing to go to get to the right side of the salt line"
WOW! This is a great book. I'm not usually hugely into dystopian novels, but this was fantastic. It really got you thinking, and it did it without being preachy (which can happen with some dystopian novels, I find). The plot is good, the pace of the book is perfect (not too fast, or too slow), and the characters really come to life and feel like real people.
I enjoyed the way this book took me out of my life, and into another one. It was one of those books that really has the ability to transport you to another place - you wind up forgetting that you're reading, because it's like you're really there. Would recommend to anyone.
Once out of zone, the group find themselves at the mercy of deadly ticks--and at the center of a murderous plot. They become captives in Ruby City, a community made up of outer-zone survivors determined to protect their hardscrabble existence. As alliances and friendships shift amongst the hostages, Edie, Wes, and Marta must decide how far they are willing to go to get to the right side of the salt line"
WOW! This is a great book. I'm not usually hugely into dystopian novels, but this was fantastic. It really got you thinking, and it did it without being preachy (which can happen with some dystopian novels, I find). The plot is good, the pace of the book is perfect (not too fast, or too slow), and the characters really come to life and feel like real people.
I enjoyed the way this book took me out of my life, and into another one. It was one of those books that really has the ability to transport you to another place - you wind up forgetting that you're reading, because it's like you're really there. Would recommend to anyone.