I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. In a post apocalyptic world Terra Vonn and her family struggle to survive. No longer is there electricity, supermarkets or department stores. Everything has to be done the old fashion way. Wives are chosen at a "Wedding Party", where the men bid for the women and the highest bidder wins the bride. There are no longer states, everyone lives in a clan. The day of Terra' s wedding party, her father was tragically killed while hunting. This does not bode well for Terra, as she didn't want to marry but now her family needs a man to look after them. Unfortunately, no one chooses Terra, now she and her mother must struggle to survive. Until one night her life is forever changed. Men from another clan appear visiting with their clan chief. They are pushy and obnoxious and when night comes, they break into Terra' s hut, attack and murder her mother. When the clan chief doesn't seem interested in avenging her mother's death, Terra takes off on a life changing voyage bent on revenge. Will Terra ever find Aurora, or is it a city of myths and legends? Can she trust the people she's met along the way?

The Fountain of the Earth is a wonderful dystopian novel. It reminded me of the television series Revolution, but with just one really bad group. I felt really bad for Terra, losing everyone she loved so young and quickly learning how to defend herself and kill others. I was completely giddy when she met Ethan, they had so much in common, you just wanted him to hurry up and say something! I also loved how her group of travelers became like family to her. She loved them as much as they loved her. I loved this book, it took me on an amazing adventure, one I'm sure not to forget. If Dystopian reads are what you enjoy, be sure to check out this one! ( )