Parched

Reviewed by: Elyse Davis - Wells Public Library, Well, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 11, 2014

Review

Among all Dystopian Fiction this one will stand out because not only is there a group going against the head government but there are robots that are helpful, murderous and a love interest. Tess leaves the comfortable existence she has in Eden to go out into the Badlands because her mom is dead and the robot that her mom was working on had a big part in that tragedy. Water is a very valuable but scarce resource in the Badlands. One day a girl comes to find Tess to come back to Eden to be apart of a group called Kudzu to help fight the Trust. While getting used to living in Eden again Tess has to deal with many struggles and has to decided if being a part of Kudzu is the best thing for her. This book brings forth some issues on conservation, loving a machine, and fighting for others.

Overall Book Score: excellent