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For the teens at The Haven, the outside world, just beyond the towering stone wall that surrounds the premises, is a dangerous unknown. It has always been this way, ever since the hospital was established in the year 2020. But The Haven is more than just a hospital; it is their home. It is all they know. Everything is strictly monitored: education, exercise, food, and rest. The rules must be followed to keep the children healthy, to help control the Disease that has cast them as Terminals, the Disease that claims limbs and lungs—and memories.

Interesting one this for me – I felt that it started out a little disjointed, I couldnt quite get to grips with the characters or the world they inhabited – but once it kicked in I found it an enjoyable and often disturbing read.

Shiloh lives at The Haven – as a “terminal” she and others like her are kept away from the general public, cared for and treated, in an effort to keep them healthy. Most of the residents lack memory and drift through their days – Shiloh however seems to be able to retain more than her peers and soon begins to realise things are not as they seem.

I liked the theme of this one which I won’t go far into because of spoilers, and the characters grew on me as I read – Gideon particularly. If there was one minor negative it was that I didnt feel Shiloh carried it off so well as our main point of contact – I found the people surrounding her infinitely more interesting and it took her a while to get with the programme if you like.

Overall a pretty addictive read with a definite emotive feel to it. I especially liked the ending I have to say, it was cleverly appropriate to the rest of the book. I’m not sure if the author is intending more stories in this world, and if we will ever find out what happens to the characters next (I kind of hope so) or if she will leave it as a standalone story. Either way I would recommend it for those who enjoy good YA and Dystopian reading.

Happy Reading Folks!