Spark Rising by Kate Corcino is a dystopian novel that I was lucky enough to read. Hope you enjoy my review.
Synopsis:
Two hundred years after the cataclysm that annihilated fossil fuels, Sparks keep electricity flowing through their control of energy-giving Dust. The Council of Nine rebuilt civilization on the backs of Sparks, offering citizens a comfortable life in a relo-city in exchange for power, particularly over the children able to fuel the future. The strongest of the boys are taken as Wards and raised to become elite agents, the Council’s enforcers and spies. Strong girls—those who could advance the rapidly-evolving matrilineal power—don’t exist. Not according to the Council.
Lena Gracey died as a child, mourned publicly by parents desperate to keep her from the Council. She was raised in hiding until she fled the relo-city for solitary freedom in the desert. Lena lives off the grid, selling her power on the black market.
Agent Alex Reyes was honed into a calculating weapon at the Ward School to do the Council’s dirty work. But Alex lives a double life. He’s leading the next generation of agents in a secret revolution to destroy those in power from within.
The life Lena built to escape her past ends the day Alex arrives looking for a renegade Spark.
CONTENT WARNING: This book contains occasional violence and profanity, and includes depictions of a determined double agent doing his job and an empowered young woman making coming-of-age decisions. These include sexual interactions. Spark Rising is not intended for readers under the age of 16
My Review:
Two hundred years after the cataclysm that annihilated fossil fuels, Sparks keep electricity flowing through their control of energy-giving Dust. The Council of Nine rebuilt civilization on the backs of Sparks, offering citizens a comfortable life in a relo-city in exchange for power, particularly over the children able to fuel the future. The strongest of the boys are taken as Wards and raised to become elite agents, the Council’s enforcers and spies. Strong girls—those who could advance the rapidly-evolving matrilineal power—don’t exist. Not according to the Council.
Lena Gracey died as a child, mourned publicly by parents desperate to keep her from the Council. She was raised in hiding until she fled the relo-city for solitary freedom in the desert. Lena lives off the grid, selling her power on the black market.
Agent Alex Reyes was honed into a calculating weapon at the Ward School to do the Council’s dirty work. But Alex lives a double life. He’s leading the next generation of agents in a secret revolution to destroy those in power from within.
The life Lena built to escape her past ends the day Alex arrives looking for a renegade Spark.
CONTENT WARNING: This book contains occasional violence and profanity, and includes depictions of a determined double agent doing his job and an empowered young woman making coming-of-age decisions. These include sexual interactions. Spark Rising is not intended for readers under the age of 16
My Review:
Spark Rising by Kate CorcinoMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Platypires for Spark Rising by Kate Corcino.
I received a copy of the ebook for an honest review. I need to start off by saying that the cover is amazing. I was immediately intrigued by it and wanted to know more. The story is about Lena, a Spark raised in hiding from the general public because she is female. The story is set in the future where fossil fuels have ran out and the remaining society is powered by people who "Spark." I found the story to very unique which was quite refreshing to read. People who can emit electricity is not something I see often in books. I really liked Lena and thought she was pretty hardcore. Also I really liked the love interest Reyes and thought he was a complex character. I want to know more and discover all his secrets.
The story had its up and down moments. At first I was really confused. I thought the world building should have been revealed sooner but as the story developed questions were answered. I also thought there was a little bit of lag towards the middle. The lag had me set the book aside because I wasn't that invested anymore, but the ending totally made up for it. WOW! That was awesome and I want more of the story. The story does not end in a cliffhanger, but it does sets up for the sequel which I can't wait to read.
I would recommend this book for those looking to read a unique adventurous story with a strong female lead.
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A quote from the book. Lena is pretty bad ass!
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