Tag: Distopian

  • Evelyn Reads The City What Rules the World

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    The City What Rules the World is a Steampunk Science Fiction written by independent author Quinn W. Buckland. This is the second book in The Empires of a Hollow World series and starts off concurrently with the final chapters of its predecessor, The Engine What Runs the World.

    The City What Rules the World by Quinn W. Buckland
    The City What Rules the World by Quinn W. Buckland

    Like the first novel in this series this story focuses on Smoke Callaghan, a old detective reminiscent of the noire genre, hell-bent on completing a mission to find those responsible for a murder. True for form, he finds himself in trouble and ends up immersed in a world he knows nothing about.

    Buckland quickly situates readers who’ve been away from the series a while. He also introduces us to a rich set of new characters, and brings back some unexpected ones to hinder or aid Smoke on his journey.

    The City What Rules the World is a gripping read that sets the stage for what is to come. The action, rich tapestry of characters, and unique world are sure to lure you in!


  • Evelyn Reads Shadow City

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    An iconic city in ruins, a man with  no past, entities from out of humanity’s nightmares… Do I have your attention?

    Shadow City by Anna Mocikat
    Shadow City by Anna Mocikat

    Shadow City is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel written by indie author Anna Mocikat. This tale features a rich cast of characters in a world filled with detail and nuance. Told from multiple points of view, the reader will soon realise that even in a world this dark, there is still plenty of grey to go around.

    It begins with a man with no past who is saved by two scavengers. Readers are quickly introduced to a dystopian society held together by an uneasy alliance facing an enemy only known as the Dark Ones. The characters’ fates are complex and intertwined, leaving the reader guessing as to what will happen until the very end.

    If you are looking for a unique take on the struggle of good versus evil, this book is for you. You will be rewarded with a satisfying ending that will have you yearning for more. Fortunately, the sequel, Dark City, is already available! So, what are you waiting for?


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