Was really pleased to get to read the Final 7 (and for the plot recap from Kristina on Death is Justice). Still find it hard to believe everything happens during such a short time in this pacy series! I’d forgotten a few of the characters but it’s easy to catch up and I liked the ending that teases the reader about what could lie in the future for Martha, her friends and their world.

got an EARC on Netgalley. It’s not very often I finish a series. This one went out with a bang and I loved it. This trilogy is one of the most unique stories I have ever read and I am so thrilled it’s doing so well. I think I blasted through each one in a day or two? Cannot stress enough how wonderfully action packed they all are.

Rating: ★★★★★

After reading Cell 7 and Day 7, I was desperate to read this to find out what happens to Martha, Isaac and co. This finale to the trilogy was perfection. It was emotional, thrilling and ended fabulously. I loved the characters so much, Martha is definitely a great female role model. I'm so sad this trilogy is over - it would make a fantastic movie though!

This is such a great series and a really great book, but I have to say, it scared and depressed me. When this series started it was an awesome dystopia that was a little frightening because it was something that seemed like it could actually happen. But since the first book came out, reality has moved even closer to fiction and it seemed to mirror our situation and the way the government feel they can get away with lying too us a little too close to comfort.

The book itself was really good though. As always, Kerry Drewery's writing was beautiful and the book was filled with so many twists and secrets, right up to the very end.

The end wasn't to my tastes, but it was an interesting way to end it. I like books that end happily really. I like things that come together nicely and give at least most people what they want. Sad endings just make me feel sad and that's the feeling I take away from the book.

This is definitely a book to get but I feel like maybe it's one to leave on your TBR pile for happier times.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I was gripped from page one and read it overnight.

I had anticipated some of the ending but there were some surprises for me. I suspect the story may not be finished as we were definitely left with some loose ends.

Again questions of personal responsibility v the powers of the state, justice and mercy were all addressed leaving the reader to make their own judgments.

Parts one and two have been enjoyed by pupils and I am sure that this will equally go down well.

I think the series should be aimed at 13 plus audiences because of the language and subject matter - both of which are hard hitting at times.

Starting off the bat with Drewery's trademark cut to the bone small sentences, you can't help but be hooked.

Fear is dominant with excessive reactions, the press always misleading, as is the government. Reminding us how easily the word terrorist is flung around. How the gap between the have and have nots can & reaches beyond injustice. How scary & dangerous prejudice is. How dangerous greed can be.

We feel the growing urgency & panic thanks to the heart in your throat narrative. Fast paced, so much happening at the same time, but the POVs are presented so well. The author has successfully made us care for the outcome of her heroic characters.

The hope of people coming together in the face of adversity is evident.This book is a reminder of what is wrong or is getting worse in our society, a sort of wake up call.

Thought-provoking, jaw-dropping, thrilling with absolutely unexpected developments, heart-wrenching, unforgettable and utterly amazing. An absolute must read, as is the whole series.

Review: When I first started Cell 7 I wasn't sure what to expect but quickly realised I was reading something quite intriguing. As the series has developed, I've been drawn into the world Drewery has created and was intrigued to see how it would all be closed.

There was a slight concern to me that as it feels a little dystopian in the real world right now at times, reading a dystopian book which I naturally expected would in some way be inspired and influenced by what is happening around us could be difficult and potentially change how I read the book and affect my ability to be drawn in or invest in it. There's nothing worse than something feeling added in and trite. However, while there are a few references to walls (which let's be honest have been used in dystopia and history for a lot longer than the 2010s and the current news) it didn't feel added in for unnecessary effect or trite.

Drewery has upped the tension and I was nervous to see how everything would be resolved and of course, who would make it to the end. What I found interesting is how the book didn't rely on romance or feature it so centrally but focused on the conflict and potential resolution for its characters. This is not a dystopian book about shipping or romance, but about resolving injustice and while there may be some love stories and romances within it, they aren't the focal point.  One of the things that I've always found drew me into this series was it's use of reality television and scripts from this and this remained strong within the final book.

Eva's narrative came through particularly strongly for me and there were some very poignant scenes within her story that I won't spoil. I thought the politics of the world and the way it was all bought together worked well.

While the Final 7 may be the final book in the series at present, Drewery leaves some tantalising threads to keep your interest in the world.

Overall, I enjoyed the conclusion and what I found interesting is how the book didn't rely on romance or feature it so centrally but focused on the conflict and potential resolution for its characters.

There's a lot packed into this, the third book of Kerry Drewery's dystopian young adult novels. Looking back over the story arc, it's fascinating to realise just how much happens (enough for three books) over the space of a very short timescale!

Final 7 continues the story of Martha and Isaac, as well as supporting characters, in their quest for justice. The world Drewery creates, where the justice system has been replaced by a system that's basically a reality tv show pay-your-money and vote: strangely, this has become ravaged by corruption.

I enjoyed this, there's lots of action, plenty of food for thought in the world created, and moments where fiction seems likely to become inevitably true - good read.

Final 7 was SUCH a thrilling read from beginning to end. It is tense and full of action, taking plenty of twists and turns along the way. Picking up just where Day 7 left off (don’t worry, there are no spoilers from me!), I found it really easy to pick up the story and fall back in step with these wonderful characters and thought provoking story lines and was compelled to keep reading Martha’s fight against social discrimination.

My absolute favourite thing about these books is the way in which they explore social class and discrimination. I am always interesting in how social class affects various aspects of all our lives and these books really don’t shy away from that. After reading each book in this trilogy, I have had to take some time to sit and think about them carefully and some of the themes and messages they hold within. These books are really powerful in their message of speaking out and standing up for what we believe in and what can happen if we just standby and allow things we believe are wrong to continue. Martha, Max, Isaac, Cicero, Josh and Eve are all fighting against the tide for what they believe in and along the way have to make huge sacrifices for themselves and others. It’s made really clear from all angles that making your voice heard is not the easy option but they don’t stop their fight and I found that really thought provoking and inspiring.

There’s also the huge amount of corruption within government and from the media that goes on in this book which I think is so incredibly relatable to the world today. The idea that money is power is something I have always struggled with because it doesn’t sit well with me but unfortunately it really is quite true. There are some really despicable characters in these books who I really loathe (no names for fear of spoiling!) but they were so necessary to this story and really evoked a lot of emotion in me.

Something I’ve loved all the way along this series is the structure of the books as this is part of the reason (aside from the compelling storyline and excellent writing) these books are such fast paced reads. I love how they flick between different perspectives and also how we get the glimpses of the infamous TV shows televising death row. The glamorisation of death row is really unsettling in these books and I would like to think that if I found myself in this dystopian version of our world that I wouldn’t get sucked into this sickening reality television but the power of the media in these books and the hold that it has over the public is terrifying.

I ADORE these characters. Their strength, compassion and drive for what they believe in is something I truly admire. They are all flawed in their own way and that is something else that I love because it is real. There are moments in this book where the characters made me laugh and also where they broke my heart – one loss in particular in this book really deeply upset me but I can also see how that death was necessary to the plot. Most of all though, these characters made me feel empowered. They made me want to use my own voice more to stand up for what I believe in. I’m not sure I would have all of Martha’s strength, or all of Eve’s drive and compassion, but if I could use just an ounce of it I would be proud.

My final thought on this book was THAT ending really makes me want more and I’m sad that this wonderful, thought provoking trilogy has ended. If we could get a novella from Sofia’s POV I’d be all over it! *cough* I definitely think there’s room for more from these characters and I’m excited for what Kerry Drewery will write next!

BEWARE MAY BE SPOILERS

This is the third and final book in the Cell 7 trilogy, the story carries on after the explosive events of Day 7, and follows the main characters on their way to getting proper justice.

What can I say about this book, I absolutely loved it, this would have been a 5 star read until I got to the last chapter then it lost a star for me.
I loved the message that carried on through this book, that if no-one says a word and doesn't ask questions and use their right to freedom of speech, this can easily be lost.

I loved Martha, but I loved all the characters so it again was so hard to choose one that I loved the most over the others. There was three that stood out for me, and that was Eve, Max and Cicero.
(SPOILER ALERT) I really felt for Eve, she writes a letter to Max explaining about why his dad was on Death Row, and Eve's involvement in his dad's incarceration. You really feel for Max, as he loves his mum but to realise she is the reason his dad is dead it is hard to understand and comprehend for him.
I was really hoping Eve was going to make it out of Death Row and gain her freedom, I ended up crying during this, it was so heartbreaking, especially when the audience to watch was made up of families of patients that she had helped while they were on Death Row themselves.

My biggest gripe with this was the ending, Drewery had cleared everything up but she had Max looking into Cyber Secure, and who Sofia is, (which he did not disclose to Martha, because he hadn't finished yet). So we are left wanting to know about Cyber Secure and Sofia, and with this being the last in the series nothing is answered.

I really loved this series, and I will be picking up a paperback copy of this book on it's release date, but I hope there is going to be a spin off book focusing on Max and his investigation into Cyber Secure, otherwise I will be annoyed.

REVIEW

I had mixed feelings about reading this book, on one hand I really really couldn't wait to read it, yet at the same time I also didn't want the story to come to an end. I was really looking forward to catching up with Martha and Isaac after the ending of Day 7. In fact my immediate thoughts as I finished reading Day 7 were: Could there be a book three? Please tell me there's more to come from this dystopian/futuristic society? There's so much more, there has to be!



In keeping with the rest of the series this cover has The backdrop of the cover is a brick wall which fits well with the theme of incarceration the focal point of the cover is as eye-catching as Cell 7, and Day 7, though this time the colour is red. In the centre of the "eye" or maybe a "camera lens" though in this book it could also represent the idea of a target because the “Rises 7” are all wanted felons in this book Then there is the tree again, which I would say represents the tree Martha used to try to catch a glimpse of during her incarceration. The tree with the bird flying away from it is once again prominently featured, and I still think that maybe the tree represents the growth of something? Perhaps a banding together of those against this present justice system. The bird may represent hope and freedom. I’m looking forward to finding out more in this final installment of the Cell 7 Trilogy.




The genres I have seen listed for this book are YA, Sci-Fi & Fantasy & Teen. I totally agree that this book fits all those categories but I personally would also add dystopian and futuristic too. I should also confess to most certainly not falling into the category of being a Teen or Young Adult either but I have truly loved reading this brilliant book series.



This book starts with a prologue kind of refreshing your memory to where you are within the book series. It all begins with Martha panicking as to whether Isaac is breathing or not, she can hardly see through the tears in her eyes and her hands are sticky with blood. Gus is with Martha and he places his hand on Isaac's chest and tells Martha that Isaac is breathing. The car they are travelling in is hurtling towards the boundary between "the haves" in the city and the "have not's" in the rises. As they approach this once, invisible boundary they notice lots of lorries ahead and what looks like some sort of wall being constructed. Though at the time they don't know what to think about it. Martha quietly murmurs wondering what it is for, To keep us out? Control us? Then whispers Berlin, Israel, Belfast, Korea and Gus replies "And now London"



I really enjoy how the chapters vary from being from the point of view of the different characters such as Martha, Max, Eve, Cicero and the TV broadcasters too. It makes the book feel fast paced and you feel you are there watching the broadcasts that are churning out the stories as the government wants people to see them. Martha Honeydew, Isaac Paige, Eve & Max Stanton, Ex-Judge Thomas Cicero, Ex-presenter Jerome Decker and Gus Evans are being labelled as terrorists and the media has given them the name of the "Rises Seven". Martha is still being blamed for planting a bomb at the old TV Studio's and it keeps being reported if Patty Paige dies, Martha will be back on death row. The show, Death Is Justice is still being produced and the prisoners are now being kept at The Old Bailey. It's certainly a case of the "show must go on" with Joshua out of favour its out with the old and in with new. So the new presenters are Kristina Albright always in her pristine suits and immaculate looking and is now the main studio presenter. Then there's Gerome Sharp, the man "on the scene" or within the scene and part of it in this book, There's a few times Gerome finds himself in a predicament being in close quarters to prisoners and at the receiving ends of items being thrown! Throughout quite a lot of the book, the general public are led to believe that Martha is in fact in prison. So Martha spends lots of her time being afraid of being discovered and having to use various disguises such as a large hood and even a wig at one point. Martha, Isaac and Gus were helped to escape by a "mystery" woman who is very pivotal in this book as she has inside information that helps the "Rises Seven" And mostly Martha gather documents needed to reveal all the underhand deals and the biased trials the government have been a part of. The government and Prime Minister Rennard show what they think of the people living in the Rises by contructing a wall and staffing it, so that all those that live in the Rises but work elsewhere have to have a pass to get out of the Rises to get to their jobs. Things rapidly become worse until only the privileged few with special passes are allowed through the wall border. It is lucky for Martha she seems to have help from such a high ranking person and that means she can get in and out of the Rises. Not that it easy, as she has to disguise herself.



In this final book the whole voting on who lives and dies escalates even more than in the other books. As the "Studio" is moved to the Old Bailey that is a historical building as it is where those sentenced to death were kept years and years before. Gerome Sharp loves going on about historical cases, and what it must have been like to walk along the corridor called "Dead mans walk". He goes into great detail about a section of the corridor that is open to the elements above being where those in the olden days would gather to pelt the convicted with rotten fruit and vegetables!



Among my favourite characters in this book were Eve, especially the very last scene she is in. (It will make sense when you read the book). We do see a totally different more cunning and sly side to Max in this book too. He goes through a phase of not knowing who to trust or what to do to attempt to help his mother gain her freedom. We also learn in this book that though they haven't initially told each other that Eve and Cicero are in love with each other.

Of course I love the character of Martha who once again shows her bravery, though she probably would see it as that. Martha has to put trust into a mystery woman who seems to want to help her and the Rises Seven clear their names and change the whole justice system. Though what is in it for the mystery woman? Does she stand to gain anything? Or could it all be some bizarre trap.



In Final 7 we see the general public living in the Rises banding together to support someone that has helped many of them. It is these people from the Rises that together with some of the city people finally see clearly at what is wrong with their current justice system. Martha manages to provide documents that make them think about what they have been led to believe currently and in the past. There really is strength in numbers in Final 7.



I really don't want to go into the plot in more detail as I think that would spoil the reading experience of others. Just be prepared with the tissues as there were a couple of parts that had me tearing up. There is love, sadness, loss, family, the kindness of strangers and the betrayals of those once thought to be so reliable. There really is so much packed into this book I absolutely hated having to put it down. In fact I ended up reading the book in just three reading sessions. One of the things most disturbing about this book is that it isn't all that much of a big leap away from our present reality. There's so much reality TV these days, and there always has been a fascination with courtroom drama and serial killers etc. It doesn't take that much imagination to visualise the plot and contents of this book happening in our near future at all!



My immediate thoughts upon finishing reading this book were . . . wow! . . . only one word needed to describe this book and the same word to describe the whole series. . . brilliant!