The Threat Below (Brathius History Book 1) – My Review!!!
The Threat Below (Brathius History Book 1) was in my Kindle recommendations recently. The title intrigued me, and the blurb sounded good, so I decided to give it a shot. Read on for my thoughts!
Synopsis (from the author):
Three hundred years ago, something arose and pushed humanity to the brink of extinction. Now, a small remnant – the descendants of the few survivors who were able to escape the massacre below – lives above the clouds, on the top of a mountain. But there’s been a change. Their water supply is being poisoned. Someone, or something down below is trying to kill them. Now an expedition, including seventeen year-old Icelyn Brathius, must descend and face the monsters that wiped out civilization centuries ago.
As Icelyn faces dangers in a world humans are not meant to survive, she learns that not everything is as it seems, uncovers an ancient revelation, and then faces a choice that may change the fate of everyone above and below the clouds. Will Icelyn be strong enough to both survive and bear the terrible secret?
Join Icelyn Brathius as she leaves everything she has ever known to journey to the place no one was ever supposed to go.
What I liked:
The Threat Below was a fresh take on dystopia. The premise of a handful of humans clinging to life at the top of a mountain, while the threat to their existence lurked just below the cloudline fascinated me. Add to it the rigid society existing among the humans, the clear class distinction inherent in their world, the background intrigue for power, and the stage is set for a great tale. Icelyn, with her conflicting feelings about two males and a predestined future, makes a compelling character. The two rivals for her attention become unwilling participants in her quest. But, I have to stop there as you’ll get no spoilers from me. Overall, a good read!
What I didn’t like:
At times, the story was slow. Additionally, I didn’t understand why they sabotaged the water supply in that way. Other than that, good book.
Overall impression:
The Threat Below (Brathius History #1) was a good read! Though slow in spots, the characters, action, and story kept me interested. I recommend this one to anyone who enjoys dystopia with a scientific twist!
My rating:
4.5 Stars (rounded to 5 Stars)
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