Chuck Grossart

4.5 stars...

When I saw The Phoenix Descent not only courted two of my favorite genres sci-fi & dystopian/post-apocalyptic, but also had a parallel story line set in outer space, which I also love reading about, I just knew I had to give it a try. I'm glad I did because it delivered everything I was hoping for and more!

In one story line, present day, three astronauts are on their way to Mars when something happens and they find themselves heading in the wrong direction - back to earth. Meanwhile, one hundred years in the future, a tribe of warriors and gatherers who have made their home in the Dak, previously South Dakota, are battling against what they call the Riy and the Takers in order to just survive.

I really liked Grossart's writing style! The story flow was spot on, it was a good length, there was just the right amount of action and he weaved the two story lines together seamlessly. There were also a lot of different facets to this story but they were all well-developed and mixed together nicely. I'll definitely be keeping my eye out for anything else Grossart comes out with.

*I received this ARC from NetGalley & 47 North in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

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