I received both of the following books for review from netgalley.com and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Title: H2O
Author: Virginia Bergin
Publisher: Source Books
Publication Date: Oct 7, 2014
Description:
They don't believe it at first. Crowded in Zach's kitchen, Ruby and the rest of the partygoers laugh at Zach's parents' frenzied push to get them all inside as it starts to drizzle. But then the radio comes on with the warning, "It's in the rain! It's fatal, it's contagious, and there's no cure."
Two weeks later, Ruby is alone. Anyone who's been touched by rain or washed their hands with tap water is dead. The only drinkable water is quickly running out. Ruby's only chance for survival is a treacherous hike across the country to find her father-if he's even still alive.
Two weeks later, Ruby is alone. Anyone who's been touched by rain or washed their hands with tap water is dead. The only drinkable water is quickly running out. Ruby's only chance for survival is a treacherous hike across the country to find her father-if he's even still alive.
My Review:
Holy cow. What a story! And what a concept. Virginia Bergin really out does herself with this fast paced apocalyptic near future setting.
Starting out at a normal teenage party Ruby doesn't believe that a little rain would harm her or her friends but as people begin to die and she is left alone she has to make the decision to trek out into the unknown to try to find her father.
What happens next is a cross country hike with exciting twists and turns around every corner.
This YA novel really surprised me in that it's concept was new and original but also frightfully realistic.
The characters could have used a bit more development and it did read a little flat in parts but for the most part this was something that I kept wanting to get back to and find out what happened next. Although it might not be your typical scary October read I would definitely suggest adding this to your TBR. If you are frightened by the actual possibility of something like this happening I think you will really enjoy this story.
My Star Rating:
3.5 out of 5
Author: Virgina Bergin
Publisher: Source Books
Publication Date: Oct 6, 2015
ABOUT THE STORM:
DEADLY TO THE LAST DROP .
Ninety-seven percent of the population is dead. And the killer rain keeps falling. Ruby’s not sure she can make it on her own much longer. So when a chance encounter leads her to a camp with the last boy she may ever kiss (it’s not easy to date during an apocalypse), Ruby gratefully accepts the army’s protection.
But safety comes with a price: If Ruby wants to stay, she must keep her eyes—and her mouth—shut.
Except Ruby stumbles across a secret she can’t possibly keep. Horrified, she flips out and fights back—only to make the most shocking discovery of all…
Praise for H2O:
“Creepy and realistic. H2O left me thirsting for more.”
—Kristen Simmons, author of Article 5 and Breaking Point
“Ruby's candid, addicting narration brought this terrifying and wholly plausible story to life. This is a book you'll devour all at once—from the safety of your umbrella!” —Jessica Khoury, author of Origin and Vitro
My Review:
We have a love interest and a military presence and a lot of other elements found in these types of YA novels but the author continues to keep her story telling and writing fresh. Absolutely a must read for fans of the first story will definitely continue to fall in love with book two.
My Star Rating:
3.5 out of 5
THE AUTHOR:
Virginia Bergin works as a writer for TV, eLearning, and corporate projects. Most recently, she has been working in online education, creating interactive courses for The Open University. She lives in Bristol, England.
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