ARC Review – THE RULE OF MANY
by Ashley and Leslie Saunders
Genre: Dystopian
Publisher: Skyscape
Source: Digital ARC – Net Galley
Release Date: 5/7/2019
SYNOPSIS:
Born to a death sentence in a near-future America, rebellious sisters herald a revolution—if they can survive.
Twins Ava and Mira Goodwin defy the Rule of One simply by existing. The single-child law, ruthlessly enforced by Texas’s Governor Roth, has made the sisters famous fugitives and inspirations for the resurgent rebellion known as the Common.
But the relentless governor and his implacable Texas State Guard threaten that fragile hope, as Roth consolidates his power in a bid for ultimate authority.
As Ava and Mira relinquish the relative safety of their Canadian haven to stand against Roth, new allies arise: Owen, a gifted young programmer, impulsively abandons his comfortable life in a moment of compassion, while Zee, an abused labor camp escapee, finds new purpose in resistance.
The four will converge on Dallas for a reckoning with Roth, with nothing less than their destinies—and the promise of a future free from oppression—on the line.
Disobedience means death. But a life worth living demands rebellion.
Source: Amazon.
Disclaimer: This review doesn’t contain any spoilers, and the opinions expressed are my own.
The advantage of a second book is that all the backstory has been established. Thus, The Rule of Many starts off strong and maintains a fast pace throughout. Two more points of view are introduced, which is effective. I particularly enjoyed reading Owen’s point of view. He is funny and provides another much-needed perspective on the situation. I wish the authors had provided more information on that part. It would have been interesting to have the view of someone not entirely on board with the rebellion. This new point of view breaks the rhythm a little, but that works well in this novel. It breaks the seriousness of the twins’ point of view and brings a fresh voice to the story.
Book 2 dives deeper into each character and a bit more into the world building. I truly liked the characters’ journeys. The ending is also interesting, even though I thought the stakes could have been a little higher and the characters a little more conflicted. This is the only thing I can think to critique because overall, this is a great story. I truly enjoyed reading this book, even more than book 1.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book is set to be released in May, 7th 2019 and available for pre-order on Amazon. I received this digital ARC through Net Galley. Thank you so much to the publisher for allowing me to read this amazing story. I highly recommend it.
Don’t forget to check my reviews on Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young, The Last Namsara by Kristen Cicarelli and Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas.
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