Blightborn by Chuck Wendig is the second book in his Heartland trilogy. For information about the first book, read my review here.
Similar to the first book in the series: Under the Empyrean Sky, Blightborn is dystopian literature. To continue on with the storyline, this book starts with Cael and his friends on their way to the provisions station to try to catch a ride to a flotilla to reunite with Cael's sister and Gwennie. On their way to their destination, their means of transportation is destroyed and they narrowly escape being destroyed along with it. Then, they meet a character who at first seems helpful but turns out to be anything but helpful. As the plot unfolds, Cael finds himself making more enemies, learning more and more about his dad while also learning who to trust and who not to trust. Cael goes through many life changing events which will effect him forever.
Several things that I liked about Blightborn and the Heartland Trilogy so far are the great imagery used and the character development. I always feel like I am right next to all of the action that is taking place and that I have known the characters all my life.
I believe the audience for this book is grades 8 and up due to language, violence, and other content, but again, I felt like those items were necessary for the development of the plot and the characters.
I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars and I highly recommend reading the series in order, so that you can enjoy the full Heartland experience. I received this book through Net Galley courtesy of Skyscape in exchange for an honest review.
Similar to the first book in the series: Under the Empyrean Sky, Blightborn is dystopian literature. To continue on with the storyline, this book starts with Cael and his friends on their way to the provisions station to try to catch a ride to a flotilla to reunite with Cael's sister and Gwennie. On their way to their destination, their means of transportation is destroyed and they narrowly escape being destroyed along with it. Then, they meet a character who at first seems helpful but turns out to be anything but helpful. As the plot unfolds, Cael finds himself making more enemies, learning more and more about his dad while also learning who to trust and who not to trust. Cael goes through many life changing events which will effect him forever.
Several things that I liked about Blightborn and the Heartland Trilogy so far are the great imagery used and the character development. I always feel like I am right next to all of the action that is taking place and that I have known the characters all my life.
I believe the audience for this book is grades 8 and up due to language, violence, and other content, but again, I felt like those items were necessary for the development of the plot and the characters.
I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars and I highly recommend reading the series in order, so that you can enjoy the full Heartland experience. I received this book through Net Galley courtesy of Skyscape in exchange for an honest review.
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