I think by now you all know how much I love YA fiction, so you can imagine how happy I was when I was contacted about reviewing The Sabbath, a brand new YA book by Arthur Nsenga and S.K. Francis.
Book Review: The Sabbath by Arthur Nsenga and S.K. Francis
Blurb from The Back Cover
Would you rather suffer for eternity or die peacefully?
What if you had no choice?
The morning after witnessing a spectacular meteorite shower, Cory Shembo and his girlfriend Lana didn’t expect to wake up immortal.
News bulletins claim the meteorites have released a chemical compound called ATHENS which has caused mutations in the human race. The twisted outcome has left people unable to die but with an increased sensitivity to pain.
Now, with the majority of food supplies contaminated, and the rich controlling what little is left, the desperate young coupled are forced to go on merciless food raids just to stave off the pain.
During which they accidentally discover a secret government device and find themselves caught up in a diabolical plot to control the future of humanity.
Realizing there is more to ATHENS than what they were led to believe, Cory and Lana set out on a crusade to uncover the truth. Their journey will lead them into the darkest depths of humanity. If they can follow the trail, they may be able to find some answers.
But will the cost of knowing the truth be too much?
My Thoughts on The Book
I enjoyed reading The Sabbath. There was plenty of action, no waffle and I cared about the characters. In particular, I liked the character of Lana – she is well portrayed as a young woman who is perfectly capable of taking care of herself but still has a softer side, and her relationship with Cory makes for a really good secondary plot. Something about these two makes you root for them.
The action unfolds fast enough to keep readers interested but not so fast that it feels rushed. I won’t spoil the book for anyone, but I loved the ending.
Conclusion and Rating
If you enjoy YA fiction, this is definitely one to look out for. I will be keeping my eyes peeled for what comes next from the authors. I would love to see a sequel to this. 4/5
The Sabbath is available now on Amazon.
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Disclaimer: I was sent this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own. As an avid reader, I would never recommend a book I didn’t truly enjoy.
I LOVE YA fiction. I consumed the Divergent Series. Hunger Games, Maze Runner, loved them all last year There’s nothing like being 16 again! I will keep an eye out for the Sabbath, I am always on the look out for books to read.
I love all of those! I’ve just bought the Percy Jackson series too 🙂
So go buy it, its a good read, trust me.
Agreed! 🙂