Review of Jane Grace: Library of Light
Posted: 17 Sep 2021, 10:08
[Following is a volunteer review of "Jane Grace: Library of Light" by Trace Sonnleitner.]
In the post-apocalyptic world populated by survivors who are struggling with no government, lost and dead family members, and young people trading scarce, extremely necessary resources like food and water, Jane Grace was doing her best to help those around her, while battling with her own potential PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). With her friends, Jane manages to offer assistance to many people earning a reputation in the surrounding area.
Hope is regained amongst the people when promises of rebuilding the city are made by the world council. Jane’s disbelief in the council and their said promises is soon proven wrong, and she is presented with the opportunity to join them in building the paradise they are intent on establishing. With alliances being made, appalling secrets uncovering, enemies arising, predictions coming true, and her past unraveling, things start escalating, and everything changes for Jane. Will she truly be able to achieve peace and security for the people? Or will she hit rock bottom with the responsibility and weight of the world forced upon her shoulders?
Jane Grace: Library of Light by Trace Sonnleitner was a gripping quick read. The author did a great job in the world-building, with vivid descriptions yet simple language making it easy to read but also having the readers' full attention at the same time. Moreover, the author used the transition period of survival after the devastating war, to then having an idea of a new world and everything in between which gave the readers the complete and perfect story which is not the case in most young adult dystopian fiction. The setup approaching this aspect of world rebuilding was new and inventive. I also love how gingerly detailed the consequences of war were.
Most characters were given a backstory to justify their motive and character development which I admire because it wasn’t excessive, which otherwise would have obliterated the plot. The technology was an intriguing aspect, giving a sense of what the promised future would look like for the survivors. The differences between the Old World, the post-war fallen city, and the New World could be given attention to without it being overwhelming because of the way the author portrayed it in his narrative, making it easy for us to paint the picture in our heads instead of peppering us with needless details.
Overall the book was amazing. But I do have to say, the unfolding of the mysteries was faintly predictable. I was expecting a little more element of surprise, thus the 3 out of 4 stars. In conclusion, the book flowed naturally and was a great one-time read. It was exceptionally well-edited. I highly recommend this book to younger audiences who are interested in dystopian fiction. I believe they will find it most appealing.
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Jane Grace: Library of Light
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In the post-apocalyptic world populated by survivors who are struggling with no government, lost and dead family members, and young people trading scarce, extremely necessary resources like food and water, Jane Grace was doing her best to help those around her, while battling with her own potential PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). With her friends, Jane manages to offer assistance to many people earning a reputation in the surrounding area.
Hope is regained amongst the people when promises of rebuilding the city are made by the world council. Jane’s disbelief in the council and their said promises is soon proven wrong, and she is presented with the opportunity to join them in building the paradise they are intent on establishing. With alliances being made, appalling secrets uncovering, enemies arising, predictions coming true, and her past unraveling, things start escalating, and everything changes for Jane. Will she truly be able to achieve peace and security for the people? Or will she hit rock bottom with the responsibility and weight of the world forced upon her shoulders?
Jane Grace: Library of Light by Trace Sonnleitner was a gripping quick read. The author did a great job in the world-building, with vivid descriptions yet simple language making it easy to read but also having the readers' full attention at the same time. Moreover, the author used the transition period of survival after the devastating war, to then having an idea of a new world and everything in between which gave the readers the complete and perfect story which is not the case in most young adult dystopian fiction. The setup approaching this aspect of world rebuilding was new and inventive. I also love how gingerly detailed the consequences of war were.
Most characters were given a backstory to justify their motive and character development which I admire because it wasn’t excessive, which otherwise would have obliterated the plot. The technology was an intriguing aspect, giving a sense of what the promised future would look like for the survivors. The differences between the Old World, the post-war fallen city, and the New World could be given attention to without it being overwhelming because of the way the author portrayed it in his narrative, making it easy for us to paint the picture in our heads instead of peppering us with needless details.
Overall the book was amazing. But I do have to say, the unfolding of the mysteries was faintly predictable. I was expecting a little more element of surprise, thus the 3 out of 4 stars. In conclusion, the book flowed naturally and was a great one-time read. It was exceptionally well-edited. I highly recommend this book to younger audiences who are interested in dystopian fiction. I believe they will find it most appealing.
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Jane Grace: Library of Light
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon