In a world teetering on the brink of collapse, herbalist Evie dares to dream of a better tomorrow. But as food grows scarce, whispers of witchcraft cast a sinister shadow and her vision of hope seems increasingly elusive.
When her grandson leads the witch-hunting hysteria gripping their community, Evie is forced to confront the fractures within her own family and her resilience is put to the test in ways she never imagined.
With its evocative prose and haunting imagery, this dystopian vision is a testament to the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
"A dystopian future that echoes the present times. A reflection of society in a stark, unforgiving mirror. Unsettling, honest and unputdownable."
“A chilling descent into the chaos that lies in the hearts of men. A searing portrait of a dystopian future where civilisation’s thin veneer has been ripped away, and it is women who suffer most as a result. Excellent.”
I read this in one sitting. I was caught up in the story and couldn’t put it down. The most fascinating, and yet disturbing, thing about this book is how believable it is. The domino effect that created Evie’s world feels like it could very well happen in our own and the backward treatment of women feels far too close for comfort. Nevertheless, Amanda Saint has created a mesmerizing story. It is captivating and beautifully written. Highly recommend!
It's always a little too worrying when a dystopian story comes along that feels frighteningly possible, and that's how I felt after reading this book! It captures the mood perfectly of just how easy it can become for people to stop thinking for themselves, and believing everything they hear and are told and how the consequences of this are devastating for those who aren't so easily controlled, and I loved how this book really gets behind the 'them' versus 'us' frame of mind and makes it all feel a little too close for comfort with how things are in the 'real world' around us right now.