Hello my dears! You get a Monday post today because I'm on another
Team Novel Teen book tour! Tomorrow, I'll probably post the next update in my
The Other Side of Me series, as well as possibly have a poll. We'll see on the latter. For now, my review of Anomaly by
Krista McGee!
I received this book through Team Novel Teen for my honest review.
Thalli
has fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds to live. The toxic gas
that will complete her annihilation is invading her bloodstream. But she
is not afraid.
Decades before Thalli’s birth, the world was decimated by a nuclear
war. But life continued deep underground, thanks to a handful of
scientists known as The Ten. There they created genetically engineered
human beings who are free of emotions in the hope that war won’t
threaten the world again.
Thalli is an anomaly, born with the ability to feel emotions and a
sense of curiosity she can barely contain. She has survived so far by
hiding her differences. But then her secret is discovered when she’s
overwhelmed by the emotion of an ancient piece of music.
The Ten quickly schedule her annihilation, but her childhood friend,
Berk—a scientist being groomed by The Ten—convinces them to postpone her
death and study her instead. While in the Scientists’ Pod, Thalli and
Berk form a dangerous alliance, one strictly forbidden by the constant
surveillance.
As her life ticks a way, she hears rumors of someone called the
Designer—someone even more powerful than The Ten. What’s more, the parts
of her that have always been an anomaly could in fact be part of a much
larger plan. And the parts of her that she has always guarded could be
the answer she’s been looking for all along.
Thalli must sort out what to believe and who to trust, before her time runs out.
- See more at: http://www.jillwilliamson.com/novel-teen/team-novel-teen-blog-tour-info/#sthash.4PSkxBzK.dpuf
From the back cover:
Thalli has fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds to live. The
toxic gas that will complete her annihilation is invading her
bloodstream. But she is not afraid.
Decades before Thalli’s
birth, the world was decimated by a nuclear war. But life continued deep
underground, thanks to a handful of scientists known as The Ten. There
they created genetically engineered human beings who are free of
emotions in the hope that war won’t threaten the world again.
Thalli
is an anomaly, born with the ability to feel emotions and a sense of
curiosity she can barely contain. She has survived so far by hiding her
differences. But then her secret is discovered when she’s overwhelmed by
the emotion of an ancient piece of music.
The Ten quickly
schedule her annihilation, but her childhood friend, Berk—a scientist
being groomed by The Ten—convinces them to postpone her death and study
her instead. While in the Scientists’ Pod, Thalli and Berk form a
dangerous alliance, one strictly forbidden by the constant surveillance.
As
her life ticks a way, she hears rumors of someone called the
Designer—someone even more powerful than The Ten. What’s more, the parts
of her that have always been an anomaly could in fact be part of a much
larger plan. And the parts of her that she has always guarded could be
the answer she’s been looking for all along.
Thalli must sort out what to believe and who to trust, before her time runs out.
My thoughts:
This book. I mean wow. Dystopian has been a pretty common genre these last couple years, but has only pretty recently broken into Christian literature, and I'm so glad it has. I think I've technically read a couple of other Dystopian Christian...
The Swipe series by Evan Angler (not sure if this would classify as Dystopian or Post Apocalyptic) and
Captives by Jill Williamson. I enjoyed both of these.
Anomaly, however, was a bit different. It was very interesting. The world destroyed? The only survivors living underground, and genetically modified people? Ooohhhh. This book hooks you from the start with the prologue, taking you through Thalli's thoughts before her inevitable death, and detailing how long she has left to live. But I'm not going to put any spoilers here!
This book was mind bending. I love reading a good twisted book, where you never know what on earth is going to happen, and this book had plenty of twists for my brain. I was shocked several times by something I thought was happening, when it could be very different.
The characters were interested. Thalli was so special with her talent for music, something I can identify with being sort of a musician myself, and having an avid musician for a brother. I can understand the emotion brought through music. Rhen was perfect in her logical state, Berk was just darling, and John, a sweet, elderly Christian man, was wonderful to read about. This is not a book that will make you like the antagonist... or antagonists at all. In fact, I disliked them SO much. Which is a good thing.
The plot was good, as evidenced by all the twists I talked about above, and there are so many hidden motives in it.
I'm probably leaving something out that I'll want to say later, but... Read this book! If you're a fan of Dystopian, fantasy, etc. and you're looking for something with more of a faith filled message, this book is for you. Great read, took me only a few days when I had the opportunity to read it. :)
Get the book
here.
About the author:
When
Krista McGee isn’t living in fictional worlds of her own creation, she
lives in Tampa and spends her days as a wife, mom, teacher, and coffee
snob. She is also the author of “Anomaly,” “First Date,” “Starring Me,”
and “Right Where I Belong.” Learn more about Krista at
www.kristamcgeebooks.com. - See more at: http://www.jillwilliamson.com/novel-teen/team-novel-teen-blog-tour-info/#sthash.7xmMQXxQ.dpuf
When Krista McGee isn't living in fictional worlds of her own creation, she lives in Tampa and spends her days as a wife, mom, teacher and coffee snob. She is also the author of, "Anomaly," "First Date," "Starring Me," and "Right Where I Belong." Learn more about Krista at
www.kristamcgeebooks.com.
When
Krista McGee isn’t living in fictional worlds of her own creation, she
lives in Tampa and spends her days as a wife, mom, teacher, and coffee
snob. She is also the author of “Anomaly,” “First Date,” “Starring Me,”
and “Right Where I Belong.” Learn more about Krista at
www.kristamcgeebooks.com. - See more at: http://www.jillwilliamson.com/novel-teen/team-novel-teen-blog-tour-info/#sthash.7xmMQXxQ.dpuf
Other stops on the tour:
Thalli
has fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds to live. The toxic gas
that will complete her annihilation is invading her bloodstream. But she
is not afraid.
Decades before Thalli’s birth, the world was decimated by a nuclear
war. But life continued deep underground, thanks to a handful of
scientists known as The Ten. There they created genetically engineered
human beings who are free of emotions in the hope that war won’t
threaten the world again.
Thalli is an anomaly, born with the ability to feel emotions and a
sense of curiosity she can barely contain. She has survived so far by
hiding her differences. But then her secret is discovered when she’s
overwhelmed by the emotion of an ancient piece of music.
The Ten quickly schedule her annihilation, but her childhood friend,
Berk—a scientist being groomed by The Ten—convinces them to postpone her
death and study her instead. While in the Scientists’ Pod, Thalli and
Berk form a dangerous alliance, one strictly forbidden by the constant
surveillance.
As her life ticks a way, she hears rumors of someone called the
Designer—someone even more powerful than The Ten. What’s more, the parts
of her that have always been an anomaly could in fact be part of a much
larger plan. And the parts of her that she has always guarded could be
the answer she’s been looking for all along.
Thalli must sort out what to believe and who to trust, before her time runs out.
- See more at: http://www.jillwilliamson.com/novel-teen/team-novel-teen-blog-tour-info/#sthash.4PSkxBzK.dpuf
Thalli
has fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds to live. The toxic gas
that will complete her annihilation is invading her bloodstream. But she
is not afraid.
Decades before Thalli’s birth, the world was decimated by a nuclear
war. But life continued deep underground, thanks to a handful of
scientists known as The Ten. There they created genetically engineered
human beings who are free of emotions in the hope that war won’t
threaten the world again.
Thalli is an anomaly, born with the ability to feel emotions and a
sense of curiosity she can barely contain. She has survived so far by
hiding her differences. But then her secret is discovered when she’s
overwhelmed by the emotion of an ancient piece of music.
The Ten quickly schedule her annihilation, but her childhood friend,
Berk—a scientist being groomed by The Ten—convinces them to postpone her
death and study her instead. While in the Scientists’ Pod, Thalli and
Berk form a dangerous alliance, one strictly forbidden by the constant
surveillance.
As her life ticks a way, she hears rumors of someone called the
Designer—someone even more powerful than The Ten. What’s more, the parts
of her that have always been an anomaly could in fact be part of a much
larger plan. And the parts of her that she has always guarded could be
the answer she’s been looking for all along.
Thalli must sort out what to believe and who to trust, before her time runs out.
- See more at: http://www.jillwilliamson.com/novel-teen/team-novel-teen-blog-tour-info/#sthash.4PSkxBzK.dpuf
Thalli
has fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds to live. The toxic gas
that will complete her annihilation is invading her bloodstream. But she
is not afraid.
Decades before Thalli’s birth, the world was decimated by a nuclear
war. But life continued deep underground, thanks to a handful of
scientists known as The Ten. There they created genetically engineered
human beings who are free of emotions in the hope that war won’t
threaten the world again.
Thalli is an anomaly, born with the ability to feel emotions and a
sense of curiosity she can barely contain. She has survived so far by
hiding her differences. But then her secret is discovered when she’s
overwhelmed by the emotion of an ancient piece of music.
The Ten quickly schedule her annihilation, but her childhood friend,
Berk—a scientist being groomed by The Ten—convinces them to postpone her
death and study her instead. While in the Scientists’ Pod, Thalli and
Berk form a dangerous alliance, one strictly forbidden by the constant
surveillance.
As her life ticks a way, she hears rumors of someone called the
Designer—someone even more powerful than The Ten. What’s more, the parts
of her that have always been an anomaly could in fact be part of a much
larger plan. And the parts of her that she has always guarded could be
the answer she’s been looking for all along.
Thalli must sort out what to believe and who to trust, before her time runs out.
- See more at: http://www.jillwilliamson.com/novel-teen/team-novel-teen-blog-tour-info/#sthash.4PSkxBzK.dpuf
Thalli
has fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds to live. The toxic gas
that will complete her annihilation is invading her bloodstream. But she
is not afraid.
Decades before Thalli’s birth, the world was decimated by a nuclear
war. But life continued deep underground, thanks to a handful of
scientists known as The Ten. There they created genetically engineered
human beings who are free of emotions in the hope that war won’t
threaten the world again.
Thalli is an anomaly, born with the ability to feel emotions and a
sense of curiosity she can barely contain. She has survived so far by
hiding her differences. But then her secret is discovered when she’s
overwhelmed by the emotion of an ancient piece of music.
The Ten quickly schedule her annihilation, but her childhood friend,
Berk—a scientist being groomed by The Ten—convinces them to postpone her
death and study her instead. While in the Scientists’ Pod, Thalli and
Berk form a dangerous alliance, one strictly forbidden by the constant
surveillance.
As her life ticks a way, she hears rumors of someone called the
Designer—someone even more powerful than The Ten. What’s more, the parts
of her that have always been an anomaly could in fact be part of a much
larger plan. And the parts of her that she has always guarded could be
the answer she’s been looking for all along.
Thalli must sort out what to believe and who to trust, before her time runs out.
- See more at: http://www.jillwilliamson.com/novel-teen/team-novel-teen-blog-tour-info/#sthash.4PSkxBzK.dpuf
Thalli
has fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds to live. The toxic gas
that will complete her annihilation is invading her bloodstream. But she
is not afraid.
Decades before Thalli’s birth, the world was decimated by a nuclear
war. But life continued deep underground, thanks to a handful of
scientists known as The Ten. There they created genetically engineered
human beings who are free of emotions in the hope that war won’t
threaten the world again.
Thalli is an anomaly, born with the ability to feel emotions and a
sense of curiosity she can barely contain. She has survived so far by
hiding her differences. But then her secret is discovered when she’s
overwhelmed by the emotion of an ancient piece of music.
The Ten quickly schedule her annihilation, but her childhood friend,
Berk—a scientist being groomed by The Ten—convinces them to postpone her
death and study her instead. While in the Scientists’ Pod, Thalli and
Berk form a dangerous alliance, one strictly forbidden by the constant
surveillance.
As her life ticks a way, she hears rumors of someone called the
Designer—someone even more powerful than The Ten. What’s more, the parts
of her that have always been an anomaly could in fact be part of a much
larger plan. And the parts of her that she has always guarded could be
the answer she’s been looking for all along.
Thalli must sort out what to believe and who to trust, before her time runs out.
- See more at: http://www.jillwilliamson.com/novel-teen/team-novel-teen-blog-tour-info/#sthash.4PSkxBzK.dpuf
Thalli
has fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds to live. The toxic gas
that will complete her annihilation is invading her bloodstream. But she
is not afraid.
Decades before Thalli’s birth, the world was decimated by a nuclear
war. But life continued deep underground, thanks to a handful of
scientists known as The Ten. There they created genetically engineered
human beings who are free of emotions in the hope that war won’t
threaten the world again.
Thalli is an anomaly, born with the ability to feel emotions and a
sense of curiosity she can barely contain. She has survived so far by
hiding her differences. But then her secret is discovered when she’s
overwhelmed by the emotion of an ancient piece of music.
The Ten quickly schedule her annihilation, but her childhood friend,
Berk—a scientist being groomed by The Ten—convinces them to postpone her
death and study her instead. While in the Scientists’ Pod, Thalli and
Berk form a dangerous alliance, one strictly forbidden by the constant
surveillance.
As her life ticks a way, she hears rumors of someone called the
Designer—someone even more powerful than The Ten. What’s more, the parts
of her that have always been an anomaly could in fact be part of a much
larger plan. And the parts of her that she has always guarded could be
the answer she’s been looking for all along.
Thalli must sort out what to believe and who to trust, before her time runs out.
- See more at: http://www.jillwilliamson.com/novel-teen/team-novel-teen-blog-tour-info/#sthash.4PSkxBzK.dpuf
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