What I think you should know:
Veiled Sun is a Christian Dystopian fiction by Brett Armstrong. It is the second book in the Tomorrow’s Edge Trilogy. I started to read this book without reading the first book Day Moon, I did not feel like I had a grasp of the story so I stopped reading Veiled Sun and read Day Moon before starting again.

What I think about this book:
What a rollercoaster ride! Armstrong has written a story filled with intrigue and danger. I enjoyed the way that the story kept me guessing what was going to happen next. Veiled Sun picks up where Day Moon left off and keeps a steady pace. While it is set in a dystopian world, this story has elements that definitely translate to things that are happening in today’s society. It was very interesting to read as Elliot tried to discern what was real and what was fake. I enjoyed the interaction between Elliot and his grandfather. I love how Faith was gracefully woven into the story. Even though it is not specifically marketed as a Young Adult book I would have no problems with my Middle School Son reading the story. My only complaint is that I have to wait for the third book in the series to get resolution to the story.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own ( )

I was intrigued by the dystopian topic of this novel. As a homeschooling mother of seven kids, I’ve noticed some changes in the way history is taught and certain events elevated while others are left out. It was fun to see if there would be much history included in the novel. I wondered if this is what we can expect in the near future.

"God cannot alter the past, though historians can."
Samuel Butler

The one problem in this book though is that there wasn’t any cool history info but employs several disjointed ways of moving the plot forward. It felt like it’s an attempt at making a clean christian novel without the real sense of why we worship God. The underlying ‘sense’ of sexual excitement in some places is more than would be expected from this genre in my mind but it is a clean read.

I think reading the first book, Day Moon, before this one would make Veiled Sun easier to understand as there seem to be gaps in the plot info at times. This seemed to me apparent as characters were barely introduced before the action began. It does have potential though with the interesting twist on a future dystopian society.

Some interesting elements were the inclusion of references to popular media. I did notice one reference to a military FBI nonfiction exposé book with new age strategies called Men Who Stare at Goats that is an interesting and terrifying read. If you have a love for things like The Matrix, Narnia, and futuristic sci-fi then this might be a good book for you to read.

I received a free copy of this book. All opinions are completely my own. ( )

This dystopian Christian Young Adult novel grabs your attention. Elliott and the other characters come to life in this book. The storyline moves along at a good pace.

The concept of an iPad being outdated amused me since I am typing this on my iPad. Also, with this being the second book in the series I definitely recommend reading the books in order for maximum understanding.

Will they learn that there is more to life than living in past failures, that it really is possible to find love again? ( )

I'm struggling with how to start this review. How about . . . Wow. I don't normally gravitate toward dystopian, sci-fi books (or movies) but I'm really glad this book landed on a Celebrate Lit Tour. It is excellent. This is a great story and so well-written. I can't say that I've become a fan of this genre, but I've definitely become a fan of Brett Armstrong's writing. This was a five-star read for me and I highly recommend it!

I was given a copy of this book for free. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own. ( )

It finally happened. I officially like dystopia. This book has brought me to the truth that this genre can be very entertaining while weaving God’s word in the story. The author has surpassed my expectations of a world in the future. The year is AD 2040. Technology is one of unexplained algorithms and invisibility, brainwashing, hallucinations and more tricks to deceive the world.

It didn’t take me long to join Elliott on his adventure to stop Project Alexandria. He holds the key gifted to him by his grandfather. A mere seventeen years old, Elliott is ready to take on the enemy and assemble the “Veiled Sun.” The program can stop the evil but first Elliott must be able to gather all the data to put it together like a puzzle.

The story is a very fast paced adventure into a world where iPads are thought of as obsolete. I had to laugh at that as I am writing my review on an iPad right now. The author is brilliant in his description of various programs that need to be used in order to counter the destruction that is about to take place. Elliott is running against the clock as people around him try to stop him from completing his mission. I loved how Elliott declared his faith and quoted scripture to help him overcome obstacles. Just when I thought a character could be trusted, the author slams me with the reality that greed overcomes doing the right thing for some.

It was ironic to read about how hackers were trying to take down the government, overthrow the Feds and cripple the world. During this time in our own world, that very thing seems to be happening. Enemies are out there and we have to be on guard at all times. The author reminds us that God is always near. Elliott is shot at, drugged and at times kept in a state of semi conscious. It was hard for him to decipher what was real and what was a dream. Those moments in the story are some of the best writing from a person who shows his ability to take readers into the world of dystopia. I have never read so fast in my life because I had to know what was happening at every moment. My surroundings disappeared as I walked with Elliott on his journey to undo what the enemy was trying to use for evil.

The ending is a cliffhanger and I am hoping the author is busy on the next book because I won’t be able to wait long. Will Elliott succeed at what his grandfather couldn’t? Can Elliott discern who to trust? This is one of the best dystopia books I have ever read.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion. ( )