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I also really enjoyed this book and finished it in a day - both because I am just a very fast reader but also because the story quickly pulled me in and I wanted to see what would happen next. Despite using more sophisticated and descriptive diction than most other recent sci-fi books (something that as a word-lover I found particularly refreshing), it was a very easy to read book, and I imagine most readers will finish fairly quickly.

I found the idea of a futuristic dystopia where the very love of technology had ironically resulted in its virtual extinction to be original. Rather than poverty essentially being forced on others at the expense of the wealthy like the dystopia in Hunger Games, I found the idea that the dystopia was the gradual result of a breakdown in society largely driven by the selfishness of the average person and the advancement of technology (which even in our own society we can bear witness to its power to actually isolate people) to be powerful and compelling. It actually reminded me a little of Lewis' Great Divorce since people had basically chose to create and live in their own version of hell without even realizing it.

Like many if not most sci-fi books, it's clear religion is at the heart of the book with the literal battle between light and darkness (the shadows somewhat reminiscent of ring wraiths in Lord of the Rings). Lots of symbolism and allegory in there. And yet at the same time, the book doesn't feel "preachy," and I think religious and non-religious people alike can enjoy it just like they did with books like Lord of the Rings. The fight of good versus evil is pretty much a universal crowd pleaser.

Like the other reviewer, I also really enjoyed the development of Thea's character in particular. Unlike the now famous Katniss in Hunger Games, Thea didn't seem born with a nurturing instinct. And in the world that she lived, her cold and pragmatic existence seemed practical if not understandable. And yet, her very interaction with Viv over the course of the story serves as her own "catalyst" for change, pulling back layers and revealing a protective and nurturing side that even Thea would have never imagined that she would have. This change is most obvious near the end of the book when Thea's wishes for the opportunity to bring her mother to paradise after essentially despising her at the start of the book. And while the development of Caden was a little slow initially, his transformation was powerful and seemed surprisingly authentic. As far as the other main characters go, Rain seemed to have great potential early on but has let me down a little by not developing much further. And while Viv was refreshing to read in comparison to everyone else at the start of the book, her development was relatively flat in my opinion. However, it's clear the book is setting the stage for her major transformation in the future books to come.

In short, I really enjoyed it. Biggest drawback of course is it's the first in a trilogy that I am now impatiently awaiting. What will happen to Viv? Will Thea's romance continue? What else is Naomi not telling them about her past? Where did Caden get the map to begin and set all this in motion, etc? I'm looking forward to the next stories to find out!


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The War Inside Horizons Trilogy Book 1 eBook M Kircher Reviews

When I learned that this was a dystopian book, I immediately jumped on it. A girl is left alone on what is left of Earth, which is very little, as the planet is dying itself. People have become detached completely from society and are no longer found in pairs or group situations, avoiding attachments to one another completely. The world has changed drastically, and the characters are in the dark when it comes to what is going on all over the Earth.

It was great how the author slowly killed off the planet and how much humanity, or lack there of, was changed drastically. I could vividly see the images the author was trying to portray, so all the writing was very expressive and the use of adjectives was amazing.

Since the book is from Thea's point a view, I thought we would be opened up to her mind much more than we were. She seemed like she had no thoughts or feelings about pretty much anything. Also, since we are watching her character develop along the way through the story, I would've liked to know more about how she felt about what was happening around her. What I did gather from her was that she seemed overly cheerful or happy considering her situation, which I found odd. Maybe it was from lack of getting to know her.

By the end of the book, I did find myself left with unanswered questions I wish would have been closed up, but maybe this is an indication of a sequel to come. Who knows.

There is so much more to this book, but I don't want to spoil the whole book for you. Pick it up, check it out. It's unique in the dystopian genre and I think you'll most likely enjoy this book assuming you like dystopian books. I would rate this book a 4/5. Can't wait for follow up books.
Disclaimer I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through the R2R program of the Goodreads group Lovers of Paranormal (LOP). However, before I even started reading it, the version became free here on , at which time I purchased it; therefore, this is a verified purchase. Either way, the following is my honest review, unaffected by having received the book free of charge.

It has been a while since I've done a read-to-review for one of my Goodreads groups, but I saw that this book was an option and was intrigued by it. I read the synopsis and saw the great review average with high number of reviews on both Goodreads and and immediately signed up to participate. I am glad that I did, for I'm not sure if under normal circumstances I would have realized this book was out there! Although there were some issues I had with the book which I will explain, I now count myself as a fan of Ms. Kircher's writing, and I am looking forward to reading book 2.

The synopsis for the book does a good job of letting you know what the story is about, so I won't rehash it here in this review. Just know that I enjoyed the plot and, while the underlying structure - group of unlikely heroes going on a quest to rid the world of darkness and bring back the light - is not new, I think Ms. Kircher had a very unique and inventive way of exploring that traditional theme. One thing that makes this story stand out is that it is a cautionary tale about the perils of not respecting nature and the environment and relying too heavily on technology. Basically, our characters live under "the Canopy" because their ancestors became so dependent on interacting via technology, rather than face-to-face with one another, and neglected the environmental damage happening all around them. Trust me, Ms. Kircher does a MUCH better job of explaining that and making it make sense than I just did! It works, I promise! Here's a sample from the background info she gives us

"People just stopped showing up for work, stopped spending time together, stopped living. They became lost in their fake worlds and fake lives, humankind burrowing deeper into the electronic haze of their own making, fueled only by blatant self-interest.

And then the power flickered. And then it died."

I especially enjoyed the first part of the book, where we find Thea in her village; the descriptions and depictions of life in the village, Thea's interactions with Caden and Miriam (her mom), and our first introduction to Viviana all just captivated me. I honestly felt the cold and damp grayness, the overarching hunger and desperate need for food, while reading (throughout the whole book, in fact), and I adored these interactions between the characters as we got to know each of them some. Despite the bleak landscape and apparent lack of hope for the future in Thea's world, there was a lot of humor in the book, and I found myself laughing out loud not infrequently! In this first third or so of the book, we also learn why the world is like it is, why parents and children don't live together, why people only worry about themselves and no one else. Ms. Kircher did a very good job of world-building, and I could definitely picture everything in my head.

I will also say that the editing was impeccable -- at least in the first approximately 30% of the book. After that point, I began seeing more careless errors, which definitely bothered me. However, I will stress that I was pretty well carried along with the story and eager to see what would happen next, so that I *didn't* stop to make note of errors like I usually do in such situations. That is a testament to Ms. Kircher's writing and her ability to tell a great story! I would just recommend that she have one or two more people take a critical eye to cleaning up any remaining errors in the book.

I had great fun following the characters along in their quest, finding out along with them why Viviana had a mysterious "glowing heart," encountering the rather terrifying Shadows, and meeting new people that they never knew were out there. I will admit that towards the end, when we find out more about the Shadows and the Ancient One, Enoch and his powers, and Viviana's mysterious glow and the prophecy about a savior, I began to feel it became a bit religious, which I was not really expecting. I am not a religious person and do not actively seek out books with a religious theme; while I wouldn't necessarily say this is a "religious book," it absolutely has an underlying message that is consistent with Christianity (and perhaps other religions), BUT which, to be fair, can also be seen in a secular light (eg, the Golden Rule, environmentalism, humanism, etc.). So, while I definitely noted the religious parallels and the feeling I had towards the end, it did not really bother me, if that makes sense. I just wanted to point it out because I feel it is worth noting.

All in all, I thought this was a very inventive fantasy, not really like any other book I've read, with some very unique elements. Ms. Kircher has a definite talent for writing characters and dialogue (even when it's "dialogue" inside a character's head), as well as a talent for descriptions that actually evoked feelings of coldness and dampness, etc, while reading. She is definitely a talented writer overall, and I look forward to reading book 2 in the series to find out what happens on the next leg of our characters' quest. I would give this book a very solid 3 stars, which means I really liked it but thought it did have some flaws. I considered 3.5 stars, but since I always round up when I can't give half stars, I wasn't really sure that this book merited a 4-star rating when compared with my other reviews. I guess what I'm saying is, 3 stars is a GOOD review from me! I enjoyed reading this book, would like to read book 2, and would absolutely recommend this book to folks who enjoy fantasy, dystopian, and quest-type reads.

Thanks again to Ms. Kircher and the Lovers of Paranormal group for allowing me to read and review this book!
Warning Spoiler's Included

I also really enjoyed this book and finished it in a day - both because I am just a very fast reader but also because the story quickly pulled me in and I wanted to see what would happen next. Despite using more sophisticated and descriptive diction than most other recent sci-fi books (something that as a word-lover I found particularly refreshing), it was a very easy to read book, and I imagine most readers will finish fairly quickly.

I found the idea of a futuristic dystopia where the very love of technology had ironically resulted in its virtual extinction to be original. Rather than poverty essentially being forced on others at the expense of the wealthy like the dystopia in Hunger Games, I found the idea that the dystopia was the gradual result of a breakdown in society largely driven by the selfishness of the average person and the advancement of technology (which even in our own society we can bear witness to its power to actually isolate people) to be powerful and compelling. It actually reminded me a little of Lewis' Great Divorce since people had basically chose to create and live in their own version of hell without even realizing it.

Like many if not most sci-fi books, it's clear religion is at the heart of the book with the literal battle between light and darkness (the shadows somewhat reminiscent of ring wraiths in Lord of the Rings). Lots of symbolism and allegory in there. And yet at the same time, the book doesn't feel "preachy," and I think religious and non-religious people alike can enjoy it just like they did with books like Lord of the Rings. The fight of good versus evil is pretty much a universal crowd pleaser.

Like the other reviewer, I also really enjoyed the development of Thea's character in particular. Unlike the now famous Katniss in Hunger Games, Thea didn't seem born with a nurturing instinct. And in the world that she lived, her cold and pragmatic existence seemed practical if not understandable. And yet, her very interaction with Viv over the course of the story serves as her own "catalyst" for change, pulling back layers and revealing a protective and nurturing side that even Thea would have never imagined that she would have. This change is most obvious near the end of the book when Thea's wishes for the opportunity to bring her mother to paradise after essentially despising her at the start of the book. And while the development of Caden was a little slow initially, his transformation was powerful and seemed surprisingly authentic. As far as the other main characters go, Rain seemed to have great potential early on but has let me down a little by not developing much further. And while Viv was refreshing to read in comparison to everyone else at the start of the book, her development was relatively flat in my opinion. However, it's clear the book is setting the stage for her major transformation in the future books to come.

In short, I really enjoyed it. Biggest drawback of course is it's the first in a trilogy that I am now impatiently awaiting. What will happen to Viv? Will Thea's romance continue? What else is Naomi not telling them about her past? Where did Caden get the map to begin and set all this in motion, etc? I'm looking forward to the next stories to find out!