Review of Earthships, book 2

[Zelda Boshoff]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Earthships, book 2" by Bonnie Jane Hall.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Earthships: Earth’s Blue Sky, Will Our Children Remember?

Laurel Campbell and her siblings, "Camellia and Rian" did have a religious upbringing in a time of crisis and had to survive the Arctic Flu, a deadly virus that caused thousands of deaths. The human population declined drastically. Climate change had an impact on their daily lives when glaciers melted and unleashed the deadly virus. Earthships: Earth’s Blue Sky, Will Our Children Remember? Book 2 of the Earthships Series was created by Bonnie Jane Hall.

The novel explains the suffering and hope of Laurel, her family and, extended family. Her family and friends had to survive earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornados that ensured a loss of resources. People started acting on their human nature, destruction all over. The heatwaves caused several deaths. It became hard to find water, and the impact on food production was severe. Forests burned out as a result of the heatwaves. Several animals became extinct. Laurel's loving nature and being an architect allowed her to build Earthships, homes underground with several rooms, and greenhouses. Governments enforced laws to prevent people from killing animals.

Laurel and her husband, ''Sage'' saved endangered species and domestic animals, like horses, dogs, and birds. Sage had a military background that became crucial for protecting them from gangsters and thieves. Laurel's dreams and sensitivity to her surroundings are a blessing in times of need. Families had to rely on advanced technology, like humanoid robots and drones, for safety and in their daily lives. Some robots could act on their own when lives were in danger.

The book is a dystopian novel told in a first-person perspective with fifty-nine chapters. The characters are well developed, and it explains the life of Laurel and her children in a violent conflict over land, recourses, and the battle of controlling it. The content is very realistic. The characters show commitment to providing loving and caring, good moral values to all. Laurel's dads' character played a crucial role in developing the storyline, leadership, and bravery to create a safe home for the family.

The last chapter indicates an unpleasant unexpected event, leaving the reader with several unanswered questions. The book concluded in this way to ensure a compelling beginning for the next novel from the author Bonnie Jane Hall. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The book was well edited. I recommend the book to readers that prefer meticulous, comprehensive descriptions of climate changes, and conflict over natural resources. The book is suitable for children in their teens and adults that love dystopian novels.

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[Naila Saleem 2]

It looks like a good story, especially when we can relate it to the today's post-pandemic era. Well done for writing such a detailed review. I must say that the dystopian or post apocalyptic novels have gotten more relevant than ever.

[NancyDrew12]

The world Laurel is living in sounds quite scary. I can only imagine the way she feels with the constant dangers looming around the corner. Nicely done review.