In the book "Born" by Tara Brown, readers follow the story of Emma, a strong and independent protagonist living in a post-apocalyptic world. Emma's survivalist skills, learned from her late father, keep her safe from the infected while she avoids human contact. However, when she decides to help two new friends, Jake and Anna, Emma's world is turned upside down as they navigate dangerous situations and unexpected challenges.

The book delves into themes of survival, human connection, and self-discovery as Emma learns to navigate her emotions and relationships in a world filled with danger and uncertainty. The fast-paced and compelling storytelling style keeps readers engaged as they follow Emma's journey of resilience and growth in a gritty and tense post-apocalyptic setting.

Characters:

Characters are well-developed, with Emma as a notably strong and independent heroine who navigates complex relationships.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is fast-paced and engaging but suffers from some grammatical flaws that detract from the reading experience.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative centers on Emma's journey in a post-apocalyptic world, focusing on themes of survival and unexpected friendships.

Setting:

The setting is a post-apocalyptic world that provides a tense and immersive backdrop for the story.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast, successfully maintaining reader engagement, although it occasionally faces abrupt transitions.

They say that the world is built for two, but in the silence of the old cellar two feels like a long lost dream. It's an ice cream cone on a boardwalk with the sun above and the sea below. It's the wi...

Notes:

The main character is named Emma, who has survived alone with her timber wolf in a post-apocalyptic world.

Emma possesses survivalist skills taught by her father, which she uses to navigate dangers.

The story involves other characters including Will, Anna, and Jake, whom Emma becomes close with.

There is a central theme of love, but also elements of action and survival, making it appealing for readers who enjoy dystopian fiction.

Readers noted similarities to popular series like The Hunger Games and Divergent.

The book has been recognized for its interesting world-building despite some issues with grammatical errors and flow.

The author seems to explore darker themes such as survival and human emotions in tough situations, which is less common in typical young adult literature.

The series was exciting enough that some readers finished it in one sitting and sought out the next books immediately.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of violence and references to rape, which may be intense for sensitive readers.

Has Romance?

The book includes a medium level of romance, primarily driven by the interactions between Emma and her love interests.

From The Publisher:

Ten years ago when the world ended she ran for her life. Five weeks ago the world she'd hidden from came knocking on the door of her secluded cabin. Ten days ago she found salvation hiding amongst the dead.

Yesterday she went back for the living. Today she wonders if she will live to see tomorrow."--P. [4] of cover.

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Born

Tara Brown (AE Watson)

Book 1 in the series:Born