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The Resistant: Desert Sun by Raz Fox Las Vegas - 2107 Fifteen years after a deadly virus wiped most life off the face of the planet, the rich and elite live comfortably in their Domes over the city. Those left behind on the planet’s surface, the naturally resistant, struggle to survive. Starvation, heat stroke, and worst of all bombings from the Overhead threaten Diren and his gang every day. But, when a bomber pilot from the Domes winds up on Diren’s doorstep, he’s confronted with the reality that his mortal enemy, a man who helped kill his friends and family, might actually be their salvation. Adult • Science Fiction/Dystopian • Diversity Representation/LGBTQ+ • Science Fiction/Post-Apocalyptic • Science Fiction/Romance Content Warning: Gang violence including but not limited to depictions of the KKK and Cartels. Bombing. Implied sexual assault. Discussions of child abuse, captivity, and brainwashing. Alcohol and recreational drug use. Uncensored homophobic slurs. Graphic depictions of violence and wounds, including wound care. Discussions of starvation, natural disasters, chemical warfare, and class warfare. Non-consensual drugging. Kidnapping. Themes of religious trauma and cult-practices. |
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Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well Loved this book! Such an exciting start to a series. Can’t wait to see how these characters turn out after an ending like THAT. |
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