Dystopian novel Inspired by A Tale of Two Cities

Tell the Wind and Fire by Sarah Rees Brennan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

(Free copy for review via NetGalley)

I never read A Tale of Two Cities. I think I might be the only one who hasn't! But still, I enjoyed this story immensely. It was bittersweet, heartbreaking, poignant, touching, etc.! I couldn't get enough of Ethan and Lucie's love. At the same time, you could see the love growing between Lucie and Carwyn and was rooting for them as well.

The world-building is fantastic. But even better is her character-building. Brennan has a fantastic way of creating unique and unforgettable characters (Kami/Jared/Ash and Nick/Alan/Mae). You can now add Lucie/Ethan/Carwyn to that list. Even supporting characters have incredible depth to them.

I could feel the build up to the end. It was predictable but no less dramatic and heartwrenching. The only downfall to the book is how much Lucie talks to herself. I understand all the questioning, second-guessing, doubting but it did get old listening to her rambling on and on about it. A time or two, I just wanted to shake her or slap her.

An engrossing book that tells a significant moral. Brennan has written another compelling young adult novel!

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