I enjoyed several things about this book. I liked the fact that multiple character perspectives were used, and that a good number were morally ambiguous. I liked the fact that there were no love triangles. I did not like what I felt was a sudden shift from YA dystopia to a cross between The Stand and Left Behind. This took me completely by surprise. If you enjoy more of a religious bent to your post-apocalyptic futures, you will be more likely enjoy this book. I really could not take this book seriously. It started out ok with the basic premise of: All adults (anyone over the age of 17) has died due to a virus and now the kids have to rebuild. Not an original idea by any means (Check out The Girl Who Owned A City by O.T. Nelson, it was first published in 1975), but a solid one that leaves a lot of room for exploration. There were characters who you were obviously meant to hate (MOLLY!), but they have miraculous changes of heart/life. It was all to contrived for me. I hate that so many dystopian/post apocalyptic books suddenly, for no fricken reason, delve into magic or the world of demons/angels. It is just not my thing. Also, the writing itself let MUCH to be desired. I would not recommend this book.
What do You think about Sudden Independents (Book 1) (2014)?
This was a really good story, but would have like to have the ending fleshed out a bit more.
—fere1163
Great book! Awesome characters and I can't wait for the next book! =)
—faurypartyforlauren
