I've been following Slatton's After Series now since the first book was released and, frankly, surprised the heck out of me. The first book in the trilogy, Fallen, had me frantically turning pages and thoroughly enjoying a setting that was not only post-apocalyptic, but also more adult in nature. When Fallen was provided to me, I had spent so much time reading Young Adult fiction that I had been craving something more mature and Slatton provided that in spades. Far Shore, the third installment of the trilogy, was no different. Slatton thrusts her readers back into the bleak world and brings all of the major players together in a way that had me wondering just how it would play out.

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This is such a great series. I fell in love with Emma and Arthur, as individual characters and as a couple, about the time they started to realize their love themselves in Fallen. Theirs is a powerful, soul shattering kind of love that only happens once in a lifetime. A love that can cause even the most pragmatic mind to act in a completely illogical fashion. Ms. Slatton left me heartbroken with the endings of both Fallen and Cold Light and the plight she left for these two. I so wanted Emma and Arthur to find happiness, only to have my hopes dashed on the rocks time and time again. But… that just makes for a better experience- where you come back for more, because you just know- with characters that speak to a writer as eloquently as these two, she is incapable of leaving them be. There will be happiness and peace eventually. As readers, we just have to wade through the complications and perils life keeps throwing at them, and persevere until we reach that point with them.

As with both previous books, I was unable to put it down. I love when I can read a book in one sitting, even though it created a physical longing for the epic conclusion that is coming. And I have no doubt that it will be epic.

The usual cast of characters is present, each growing and evolving in their personalities and depth of character. Theirs is a unique, thrown together family that will do everything in their power to protect one of their own. I truly hope that if humanity is faced with something of this magnitude one day, that some will pull together and help each other as this group has done. A great story, with a great cast that is a definite must-read for Slatton fans, and those looking for an exceptional dystopian sci-fi series.

Rating: 4.5

HEAT Rating: Hot; graphic violence

Reviewed By: Daysie W.

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