Despite being set in a perilous, post-apocalyptic world, this was such a fun read! I really enjoyed the dynamic between the characters and there was moments of such genuinely childhood joy in amongst the chaos and threat to life.

At the core, this is a story of survival in the face of terrible odds. It is a story about not giving up. It is a story about learning the hard way that this world is full of people who may seem trustworthy but who often have sinister and selfish motives underneath.

There were some surprisingly dark themes in this book, including creepy cults and gangs who find pleasure in hunting down children. I won't go into more detail as I don't want to spoil anything but suffice to say that it kept me on the edge of my seat, eager to find out if and how they'd escape.

Overall, this is a book that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who is a fan of the genre as it's certainly a strong showing for the YA dystopian genre.