This leads to him allowing himself to be controlled by emotions, and hormones, until he commits an act that alters his life forever. Learning a secret that shakes the foundation of his entire world at an unfortunate time leads him to behave in a manner that’s totally unlike himself. Koli isn’t the type to stand-up for himself or open up about his feelings at first and while his mistakes are partly foolish, they’re also well-meaning too. And that means when the disappointments come it’s hard not to feel everything with him. Koli is a character that it’s hard not to root for given his dreams and desires are relatable enough for any under-privileged, love-struck kid. The plot is definitely character driven as everything progresses with Koli’s actions whether they’re for good or ill, and that means while there is action to be found it also can move slowly at times too. As he recounts his experiences, we learn about this hopeful, naive young boy of 15 who was born in a town named Mythen Rood in a dystopian world that shaped itself after an apocalyptic event that happened a long time ago. We are being told the story by an older Koli who believes that in order to understand what he has to tell us then we must first understand what came before.

The first half of this book is a slow-burn, and the writing can take a little adjusting to given the way Koli and the people of Mythen Rood speak. Yet this book offers a lot more though it doesn’t give it up fast. As a result he is forced to grow up quickly in order to adapt in a harsh world that’d kill him otherwise. I’ve been trying to figure out how to write about this book without including any spoilers, which is a little difficult, but I’ve definitely done my best and hope that’s appreciated.Īt face value, The Book of Koli is the story of a teenage boy whose entire world changes after he makes some foolish decisions. Actually, this was one of my top favorite reads in the month of April. Though that doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten about this book. Unfortunately, life has kept me from getting this review finished and posted in a timely manner. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. *Note: This was received as an arc through Netgalley. Perfect for readers of Station Eleven and Annihilation.

The first in a gripping new trilogy, The Book of Koli charts the journey of one unforgettable young boy struggling to find his place in a chilling post-apocalyptic world. What he doesn’t know is – what happens when you aren’t given a choice? He knows the first rule of survival is that you don’t venture beyond the walls. Koli has lived in Mythen Rood his entire life. And if they don’t get you, one of the dangerous shunned men will.

A world where overgrown forests are filled with choker trees and deadly vines and seeds that will kill you where you stand. Beyond the walls of the small village of Mythen Rood lies an unrecognizable world.

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