Good second book in the series. The characters were written very well. The action was thrilling and I liked everything about this science fiction novel. This book kept me reading from beginning to end with the non stop action and adventure. The main characters were written very well and each conflict was written to perfection. I can't remember when I enjoyed a book and didn't want it to end. I would definitely recommend this book, and I can't wait for the next book in this series.

Thanks to the publisher Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Wow I haven't read the first book in this series and I will definitely be going back to see what other greatness I missed. I felt as if I was dropped into this world and completely encompassed! This was an amazing read!

Gun Brooke has a strong writing style has a strong sequel vibe to the Freedom series. I really enjoyed the concept of this book, it had that element that I was looking for and was hooked from the first page. The characters had that development worked in this storyline and was glad it was so well done. It uses the scifi genre perfectly and was hooked and thought the overall storyline worked with the characters.

Brooke has built an amazing world for this story, and while it is a sequel to a previous novel, it can also be read as a stand-alone. The overarching themes are relatable and relevant to today’s world, even in this dystopian land that Brooke has created, and the characters are all equally well developed and relatable. With a great blend of adventure, drama, and romance, this is a book that I wanted to dedicate an entire day to reading.

Have been waiting for this sequel to 'Skyscraper'. Didn't disappoint. The continuation of the fight for survival and equality between the underground dwellers and those in the skyscrapers who think they are entitled and that the underground people are less than dirt.
I generally find this author's book s very enjoyable. and have read many of them. I am now eagerly awaiting the next book in this series.

A thrilling, action-packed sequel that picks up right where Skyscraper left off. This time the spotlight is on Beth and resistance leader LaSierra, whose intertwined histories shape both the rebellion’s future and their own developing romance. The story moves at a relentless pace—full of daring escapes, high-stakes battles, and unexpected alliances with subterraneans, dissidents, and camp escapees. The world-building is vivid, the writing sharp, and the themes—leadership, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom—add depth to the adrenaline. An intense blend of dystopian intrigue and f/f romance that kept me hooked to the last page.

The story takes up from where Skyscraper ended - at the crash site but this time the focus is on Beth and LeSierra and how their roles and history impacts on their developing relationship as the freedom fighters look to establish themselves and then help and rescue the subterraneans and the dissidents still in the skyscrapers. They also find escapees from the camps which reveals another layer of deceit by the Celestial authorities!!
An action packed sequel that kept me turning the pages.
NB you should read Skyscraper first to get the full effect of book 2

In book 2 of Freedom series. We’re still working for peace between the Subterranean (below ground) and the Celestial (those that live above ground). After the events of book one there’s still fighting but also those who want to live together.
Beth and LaSierra both have ideas how to start but compromise is hard. Even harder when you falling for each other.

I recommend you read book 1, Skyscraper first. Sci-fi isn’t my usual read but this series and this author are worth reading.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

This was very action packed with a romance. A another great book to the series

Beth has joins the resistance movement while fleeing she crashes to the ground where she find leader SkyBird LaSierra has also crash but is injured. As they both headlong into fighting battle for freedom for dissidents and Subterraneans alike they have to realize they both can be right and that maybe they can bring peace and find love in the process.

This is the second book in the series. Skyscraper was the first. I enjoyed this very much and im still in love the characters. I thought the author did an excellent job with this on. I can't wait for book 3. I recommend

Thanks to the publisher Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley.

Fabulous sequel to Scyscraper
The first book in this dystopian series about freedom fighters left me breathless. I expected a quieter sequel before a big finale in book three. But I was dead-wrong. Vanguard was as thrilling and packed with action (and a f/f) romance as book one. Again the world-building is exciting and so well done.
Book one brought the fighters beneath the skyscraper who get by with little in their tunnels to the elite living luxuriously above ground. Now, both the tunnel-bred underdogs and the sky-bred elite explore side by side a life outside their known habitats in the middle of nowhere. During their escape fighter Beth rescues the resistance leader, LaSierra Delmonte.
Not only is the writing fabulous and kept me on my toes but there are lots of thought-provoking scenes: The burden of leading, the risks for fighters during a war, the indomitable spirit and search for freedom even under the most dire circumstances. Can‘t wait for book 3. Kudos!

I received an ARC. The review is left voluntarily.