I’m thrilled to share the first of an exciting new dystopian duology by J.F. Johns, called After Darkness!
Read on for an exclusive excerpt, book details, and a chance to win a print copy of Eternal Darkness, the first book in her exciting dystiopian series of the same name!
After Darkness (Book One)
Publication Date: April 14th, 2020
Genre: YA Dystopian
Year 2160
RULE #.1
Humans AND Cyborgs are prohibited from communicating in any shape or form with each other.
RULE #.2
Curfew is from 12 p.m until 7.30 a.m
Applicable to ALL citizens, humans AND cyborgs.
RULE #.3
All propaganda against the government, written or verbal is a crime.
RULE #.4
All the above laws if broken are punishable by death.
WELCOME TO THE NATION
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Review:
Dystopian is often one of my favorite genres, but it is hard to find a unique plot, sometimes. After Darkness is the unique plot I was hoping for. An interesting take on segregation and racism within the novel between humans and cuborgs made this really compelling. It obviously hits home with the way the world can be in real life and I think that’s what made this so enthralling.
The romance aspect of this novel is really well done. I like how there was no “insta love” happening. The characters are super diverse. It was really nice to see a unique spin on popular tropes in this genre.
I think this novel is really well written and I am looking forward to the next book. I definitely recommend giving this one a shot. I dont think you will be disappointed! Action packed, well written, and unique.
Rating:
4/5☆
*I received a free copy of this book from R&R Book Tours in exchange for an honest review on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
Excerpt
‘My name is Terra Underwood, by the way.’
‘Didn’t ask.’
‘I know, thought you should know anyway.’
She heard him sigh.
‘I’m Kalem.’ A few seconds passed and then, ‘Kalem Akuma.’
‘Akuma? Seriously?’
‘It means demon.’
She couldn’t help but think it was rather fitting.
‘Well, Underwood means ‘wood that is under.’ What exactly it’s under we’ll never know.’
‘Is that meant to be a joke?’
‘Everything I say is meant as a joke.’
She could almost hear him smile, and that brought her own lips to twist upwards. She closed her eyes, feeling suddenly at ease and comfortable.
‘Good night, wood that is under.’
Terra’s smile deepened.
‘Good nigh, demon.’
J.F.Johns is 27 years old and was born and raised in Spain. She studied English Literature and Creative Writing at ARU in Cambridge, UK.
She won the Indie Book Awards 2017 for best book written by an author under the age of 25, and was a finalist for best book cover with her novel Eternal Darkness.
She’s an animal lover, and spends her free time playing with her adopted dog and rescued cat, drinking too much coffee and posting book photos on her Instagram.
She believes in the art of dramatic sighing and eye rolling. She works as a ninja, but has been told several times that she’s not very good at her job.
Giveaway
Paperback copy of Eternal Darkness by J.F. Johns
The world is divided between humans and cyborgs.
Scarlet Lock is neither.
She is a soldier created to kill on command. But her memory has been erased and when she awakens in a government facility she soon discovers that this new world is a dangerous place, full of government secrets and cruel experiments performed in the name of progress.
With the help of a group of cyborgs, Scarlet will fight to uncover the truth and transform the future of the new world she now lives in.
Eternal Darkness is full of suspense, action and romance and will make readers question what it means to be human.
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