(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).
(This review may contain spoilers).
This was a book that reminded me of books I used to read as a child. Even though I read a lot of grown-up books then, I enjoyed reading books aimed at my own age as well and they still have a special place in my heart.
I really liked the concept behind this book, especially since it’s something I could easily see developing in reality. I especially liked the use of the Bible as a learning tool and the whole idea of Seed Savers.
I found the three main characters really easy to empathise with and I felt that their attitudes and actions really fit with their ages, as well as what they could do.
Probably unsurprisingly, I also really liked the religious aspects and use of prayer through this book. I also particularly liked the sense of community the Seed Savers had and how they helped the other characters.
It was really interesting to see seeds and their properties explained to the children, even if I felt that there were a couple of contradictory parts and that not all of the build-up was fully explored. Although there was quite a lot of explanation going on, I liked how it was handled and felt that the action later on worked really well.
I do have the next two books on my Kindle and definitely intend to read them soon. If you like this kind of genre, I think this is worth reading. It’s written fairly simply, but it’s a nice, easy read where the characters have true relationships and faith.
Ink of Blood 