The Woodlands (The Woodlands #1)
by
Lauren Nicolle Taylor
16-year-old Rosa lives in a dystopian
society similar to The Hunger Games. There is a cruel dictator and
horrible peace keepers who kill and torture any outspoken people
including children who speak up against the status quo or break the
rules. Rosa is different because she isn't afraid. Rosa's stepfather
is cruel yet she still talks back to him. Rosa is forced out of her
home. Rosa meets Joseph. There is more cruelty at the testing
facility that Rosa and Joseph go to. Themes of class structures and
race relations are explored. The superiors want a perfect race
blended from all races. Someone with blue eyes and dark skin. This
story made me feel scared and unsettled for Rosa. There are times
when Rosa is happy and I just knew something bad was going to happen
to her. I was so nervous for her while reading this book. She is
beaten and experimented on and I just wanted her to escape so bad and
find love and happiness. The writing is really good. The story is
interesting. The pacing is good. 4 stars.
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The Wall (The Woodlands #2)
“Yes,
death would be easier. But living is what I have to do.” Joseph is
in a coma and Rosa has a baby to take care of. I wasn't liking this
book as much as the first one. The writing is still good and so is
the pacing but I just don't like where Rosa finds herself. I like her
even though she is so prickly. I want her to be happy. I don't like
that she is in pain or abused. I liked the parts where Rosa and
Joseph grow closer but most of the time Rosa is still grouchy and
unhappy. 4 stars.
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