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What if Only Your Worst Enemy Could Help You Save the World?

Fireseed One, a YA futuristic thriller, is set on earth in 2089 where people ride tricked-out amphibious vehicles over toxic waters, dance in ice-themed clubs and eat fish that grow up on vines in floating warehouses. Varik Teitur inherits a vast sea farm after the mysterious drowning of his marine biologist father.

When Marisa Baron, a beautiful and shrewd terrorist, who knows way, way too much about Varik’s father’s work, tries to steal seed disks from the world’s food bank, Varik is forced to put his dreams of becoming a doctor on hold and venture with her, into a hot zone teeming with treacherous nomads and a Fireseed cult who worships his dead father, in order to search for a magical hybrid plant that may not even exist. Illustrated by the author! Recommended for those who like a dash of romance with their thrillers.

 
When I first received the review request for Fireseed One, I was hesitant about taking it on. It sounded interesting enough and although that logic has led me astray before, I’m glad I took the chance. I always enjoy a good adventure and this book provided just that. Now I’ll try not to give away much so you’ll have to read it yourself.

It took me a little while to get into the story but once I did, I found myself caught up in a futuristic world with characters that made me laugh and cheer them on. In a time where global warming has already happened, a dystopian society has emerged. It was interesting to read another take on the future as there have been quite a few dystopian novels released lately. Like these novels I’ve been reading, Stine’s story was intriguing, especially the illustrations. They really helped put a picture to all the beautiful descriptions. Unlike some novels, Stine’s descriptions wasn’t over the top and distracting. I found it flowed well with the story.

Just like with any good story, there are characters too. Varik and Marisa had some awkward dialogue here and there but overall were relatable. I don’t read books with male protagonists often but I found Fireseed One’s Varik easy to follow through the story. The romance between him and Marisa was…sweet. At times I thought it was weird in that Varik seemed to jump from disliking Marisa to liking her in a very short amount of time. Other than that, I liked both of the protagonists. They were well suited for the rough world they lived in.

I found Fireseed One to be a fast-paced read, filled with action, adventure, and even a little romance. A great read and I definitely recommend it.

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