Second instalment in this series and it keeps getting better. Another cracking book from Chantelle Atkins. Food for thought, cleverly written story that keeps you going. I love the short chapters written from the point of view of various animals, it adds fab atmosphere to the books.

The series carries on with the story of two groups of children left behind in a world where a virus has wiped out most of the adult population. They have to learn to hunt, grown food and look after livestock whilst defending their territory from anything unknown. The story is shown from two sides of the human character – one, the Carters and friend, being sympathetic with nature, understanding the damage we have done to it ad making amends meaning a simple life co-habiting with plants and animals. The other group, Gus Beckett and his followers, are the fighters – shooting animals out of rage, hunger and fear – fighting amongst themselves, thinking they have no other choice but defend with violence.

And then the third group get thrown into the mix – the religious group, led by one more surviving adult. Charming, dressed all in white, separated into groups by gender, age, and looks and led by bible preaching David. They overtook the whole town with all it’s supplies of food, so they seem to have the upper hand.

This is though provoking, quick-read, that makes you really think – which group would you belong to – and what chances do they all stand against the angry earth that seems to want to take itself back. I cannot wait for the third book!