The Soterion Mission
In a post-apocalyptic world where no-one lives beyond their teenage years, the mysterious Roxanne arrives in Cyrus’s village, fleeing the barbaric Zeds. She claims to be on a mission that can save them all, but can she be trusted? Cyrus joins her in her quest for the legendary Soterion, but the Zeds are determined to get there first. The mission is to find the Soterion, which is the last library left in the world, and to teach people to read again as the skill has been lost.
What were your initial thoughts on the book?
As soon as I started reading this book, I was intensely addicted to the story. I struggled to put the book down, found it difficult to get on with day to day tasks without my mind wandering back to the book in some way. Fortunately I was able to spend the time my brain needed to speed my way through the book and I’m so glad I did. The book is intense, interesting and ultimately a little heart-breaking as well. It was emotional in ways I truly didn’t expect. The plot was interesting, unique and fascinating. I loved the dystopian world it is set in and I could really imagine what was happening. After finishing the first book, it is impossible not to continue on to the next two books in the series. And as a quick spoiler – the ending of the third book makes everything worth it!
Who was your favourite character and why?
By far, my favourite character was Roxanne. She was so strong but also weak. She was smart and driven but she also cared, and was essentially truly loyal. She took things hard but kept things light. She was just such a wonderful character that really brought the group together and made this a very intriguing read. I would love to spend more time with Roxanne and to learn more about her past and how she came to be where she was at the start of the book.
Would you recommend this book?
Absolutely. If you’re looking for a book that is different but still addictive with a very imaginative world, then you should definitely make sure that you read not just this book, but the entire trilogy. Stewart Ross has done a fantastic job of creating a book with a wonderful diverse cast of characters that you get connected to, as well as building a world that you can truly imagine. This whole trilogy is one that will really make you think and it is just truly fascinating. I would highly recommend it.
Verdict: An addictive, thought-provoking, emotional and action-packed read that is a truly unique dystopian read.
Reviewed by Faye
