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MY REVIEW
The premise for Waterfall and Waterproof reads like nonfiction and perhaps contains a warning. People have fought over water rights since they began claiming land as their own and the fights continue into present day. This series is a thought provoking look at a future that we could be living.
Zach and Vivienne live in a government run complex. When the facility is attacked, the big question is, will they stay or will they go.
“Why anyone thought the idiots in Washington could manage this disaster is beyond me.”
Zach’s comment has a ring of truth to it, don’t you think?
Pollution and terrorism make Vivienne’s decision for her.
Vivenne and Zach’s sexual banter had me chuckling, even though they are only “just friends”.
Does Vivienne’s desire to be a sword wielding, ass kicking ninja type come true?
As their world falls down around them and the country becomes a military state, it is the same old story, the rich survive and the poor are…well, it is not good. Who can you trust in such desperate times?
I loved Waterfall from the beginning to the end. It grabbed me early and I held on for the ride of sadness. loss, fear, terror, confusion and the struggle to survive in a world gone crazy.
The cliffhanger had me reaching for Book II, Waterproof. I think it will do the same to you.
I received Waterfall by Amber Garr in return for an honest review.
4 stars
(The Water Crisis Chonicles, #1)
Genres: Dystopia, New Adult
The water is gone. The wars have begun.
Clean water is a luxury most can no longer afford. Climate change, industrial sabotage, and greed have turned country against country as each one tries to provide for its citizens. Terrorist groups target desalinization plants and frustrated governments hunt those who work against them. Rationing, sequestering, and patrolling have become routine at a time when there are too many people and not enough resources.
While the world around them disintegrates into chaos, Zach and Vivienne hope that their life in a government-run complex will retain some semblance of normalcy. But when attacks on their water supplies bring war to their sheltered community, they must accept their new fate. Stay and fight or flee and endure—it’s a difficult decision with lasting consequences.
Will they choose what’s safe? Or will they choose to survive?
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MY REVIEW
Waterproof kicks off with action that had me racing through the pages.
Anyone who bucked the system was considered a deserter and dealt with “appropriately.”
Pollution, population overcrowding, terrorists destroying the desalinization plants, greed, nuclear holocaust, disease, martial law, the draft – once in, never out – who will survive?
The groups dynamic changes as the characters come and go, whether by choice or death. I do wonder who will be left standing.
The horror is unbelievably grotesque. The mad scientists are on the loose.
This is one of those stories that will give you food for thought. In an apocalypse, who will survive? Is it the haves or have nots? Is it the strongest or the smartest? Is the sacrifice of the many for the survival of the few the rule of thumb? How do people twist their minds into thinking heinous acts are acceptable? Will there be any humanity left on the planet?
How far would you go to save the one you love?
Science fiction meets horror and it ain’t pretty.
The writing was so detailed I could see it, feel it, and it gave me shivers. The characters are well developed and become more complex as they grow and learn to survive and love in a new world.
I am very curious to see where this ends, to find out how many of their makeshift family will survive.
I do love a happy ever after, but we will have to wait and see. Waterproof has no cliffhanger, but it does make me eager to read the next book in the series, Watermarked.
4 stars
Dying of thirst is the new reality.
Five years after the last drop of clean water disappeared, global societies collapsed and nuclear war shattered all hope of recovery. In a place now only a skeleton of its former self, survivors fight to avoid capture by the government. Forced to work in factories that produce the only drinking water available, those who go in, never come out.
Zach and Vivienne have lived as deserters since they were teenagers. Fighting amongst their own and scrounging for the necessities of life, they’ve learned to rely on each other in every way. Yet when tragedy strikes and the true objectives of the government facility are revealed, their world is ripped apart. A fate once thought to hold their demise may be the sole answer to their survival. Who can they trust? Who can they believe?
In this life, it pays to be waterproof.
Disclaimer: Waterproof is a new adult dystopian with sex, violence, and language that may not be suitable for a younger audience.
ABOUT AMBER GARR
Amber Garr spends her days as a scientist and nights writing about other worlds. Her childhood imaginary friend was a witch, Halloween is sacred, and she is certain that she has a supernatural sense of smell. Amber is a multiple Royal Palm Literary Award winner, author of the bestselling novels The Syrenka Series, the award-winning Water Crisis Chronicles, The Leila Marx Novels, and the Death Warden Series. When not obsessing over the unknown, she can be found dancing, reading, or enjoying a good movie. Find out more at www.ambergarr.com.- Kindle Fire HD (US Only)
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Great reviews! I love it when a dystopian world is thought-provoking and you can understand how it came about. I find those are the scariest. This sounds like an entertaining and exciting read! 🙂
For me, this is one of those books that will stick with me for a long time. Amber Garr did a fantastic job of entertaining me while reminding me of what could be.
I love that tagline on the cover. It really gets me thinking what ghetto world would be like without water. I wouldn’t want to live here when the water us all gone. Great reviews!
I love the premise. I also love the titles of each book. Just the thought of dying of thirst makes me thirsty!
It’s something to think about. More than once, our tap water has become polluted. I swore I would never be one of those people,but I drink bottled water.
I have a fear of water shortages…I need my coffee.
Me too. I should get up with a warning on my forehead, don’t talk to me until after I’ve had my coffee. LOL
Excellent reviews Sherry. How did I miss this series by Amber????
I don’t know. I loved these, big time!
I haven’t heard of these books before, but it’s good to see you enjoyed them! Awesome reviews!
Very much so. I can see how something like this could happen…in the far future.