It Takes Death to Reach a Star
by Stu Jones & Gareth Worthington
Genre: Sci Fi, dystopian, apocalyptic
Synopsis
THE WORLD YOU KNOW IS DEAD. WE DID THIS TO OURSELVES.
The epidemic struck at the end of the Third World War. Fighting over oil, power, and religion, governments ignored the rise of an anti-bacterial-resistant plague. In just five years, the Earth was
annihilated. Only one city survived—Etyom—a frozen hell-hole in northern Siberia, still engulfed in conflict.
The year is 2251.
Two groups emerged from the ashes of the old world. Within the walled city of Lower Etyom, dwell the Robusts—descendants of the poor who were immune to The New Black Death. Above them, in a metropolis of pristine platforms called Lillipads, live the Graciles—the progeny of the super-rich; bio-engineered to resist the plague.
Mila Solokoff is a Robust who trades information in a world where knowing too much can get you killed. Caught in a deal-gone-bad, she’s forced to take a high-risk job for a clandestine organization hell-bent on revolution.
Demitri Stasevich is a Gracile with a dark secret—a sickness that, if discovered, will surely get him Ax’d. His only relief is an illegal narcotic produced by the Robusts, and his only means of obtaining it is a journey to the arctic hell far below New Etyom.
Thrust together in the midst of a sinister plot that threatens all life above and below the cloud line, Mila and Demitri must master their demons and make a choice—one that will either salvage what’s left of the human race, or doom it to extinction…
Praise for ITDTRAS
"... merging the best of apocalyptic fiction and science fiction... compelling." ~ Library Journal
"Cinematic, thought provoking, and immersive, this is an option for fans of darker, grittier, and more science-focused dystopias in the manner of the novels of Philip K. Dick." ~ Booklist
"... I cannot fathom how Stu Jones and Gareth Worthington created this masterpiece." ~ Readers’ Favorite
"...this new series has the potential to render popular franchises like the Hunger Games, the Maze Runner, and Divergent as mere forerunners in the genre.” ~jathanandheather.com
by Stu Jones & Gareth Worthington
Genre: Sci Fi, dystopian, apocalyptic
Synopsis
THE WORLD YOU KNOW IS DEAD. WE DID THIS TO OURSELVES.
The epidemic struck at the end of the Third World War. Fighting over oil, power, and religion, governments ignored the rise of an anti-bacterial-resistant plague. In just five years, the Earth was
annihilated. Only one city survived—Etyom—a frozen hell-hole in northern Siberia, still engulfed in conflict.
The year is 2251.
Two groups emerged from the ashes of the old world. Within the walled city of Lower Etyom, dwell the Robusts—descendants of the poor who were immune to The New Black Death. Above them, in a metropolis of pristine platforms called Lillipads, live the Graciles—the progeny of the super-rich; bio-engineered to resist the plague.
Mila Solokoff is a Robust who trades information in a world where knowing too much can get you killed. Caught in a deal-gone-bad, she’s forced to take a high-risk job for a clandestine organization hell-bent on revolution.
Demitri Stasevich is a Gracile with a dark secret—a sickness that, if discovered, will surely get him Ax’d. His only relief is an illegal narcotic produced by the Robusts, and his only means of obtaining it is a journey to the arctic hell far below New Etyom.
Thrust together in the midst of a sinister plot that threatens all life above and below the cloud line, Mila and Demitri must master their demons and make a choice—one that will either salvage what’s left of the human race, or doom it to extinction…
Praise for ITDTRAS
"... merging the best of apocalyptic fiction and science fiction... compelling." ~ Library Journal
"Cinematic, thought provoking, and immersive, this is an option for fans of darker, grittier, and more science-focused dystopias in the manner of the novels of Philip K. Dick." ~ Booklist
"... I cannot fathom how Stu Jones and Gareth Worthington created this masterpiece." ~ Readers’ Favorite
"...this new series has the potential to render popular franchises like the Hunger Games, the Maze Runner, and Divergent as mere forerunners in the genre.” ~jathanandheather.com
Review
The world is in chaos and the people divided (how appropriate...). This is how we find It Takes Death to Reach a Star as the war rages on. The book takes place in a futuristic world that provides post apocalyptic vibes. The characters, namely Mila and Demitri, are well-rounded and thoroughly evolve throughout the book. They were a pleasure to get to know, and I love when I can truly enjoy characters like that. The characters, like the plot of the story, had it's many layers. There is something fantastic about uncovering more and more information, helping the reader delve deeper and deeper into this world. I look forward to reading more in the books to come (more than just a sequel, yes?). I recommend this book to everyone, but especially lovers of science fiction! Especially if dystopian worlds are your thing :)
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