Extinction Of All Children

Book 1

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Pub Date 3 Jun 2016 | Archive Date 15 May 2019

Description

A young adult, fantasy novel about a teenager who is the last eighteen-year-old in her territory. There will never be another child; every baby born after her has been taken away. Everyone wonders why she survived.

Emma Whisperer was born in 2080, in the small futuristic world of Craigluy. President Esther, in charge for the last twenty-two years, has divided their world into three territories, separated by classes—the rich, the working class, and the poor—because she believes the poor should not mingle with the others. And, the poor are no longer allowed to have children, since they do not have the means to take care of them.

Any babies born, accidentally or willfully, are killed. Emma is the last eighteen-year-old in her territory; every baby born after her has died. Somehow, she survived this fate.

During the president’s Monday night speech, she announces a party will be held to honor the last child in the territory, Emma Whisperer. Emma must read a speech, expressing how happy she is to be the last eighteen-year-old.

Emma doesn’t like the rules; she doesn’t believe in them. So, she feels she must rebel against them. Her family doesn’t agree with her rebellion, since they are hiding a big secret. If this secret gets out, it will be disastrous, and deadly, for her family.

During Emma’s journey, she meets—and becomes friends with—Eric. He is one of the guards for the president. She also befriends Samuel, another guard for the president, who is summoned to watch over her. As Emma meets new people, she doesn’t know who she can trust. Yet, she finds herself falling for a guy, something which has never happened before.

After doing what she feels is right, Emma finds herself in imminent danger. In the end, she must make one gut-wrenching decision, a decision that may be disastrous for them all.

A young adult, fantasy novel about a teenager who is the last eighteen-year-old in her territory. There will never be another child; every baby born after her has been taken away. Everyone...


Advance Praise

“Fans of dystopian fantasy will devour this book. L. J. Epps writes a story that, while dealing with heavy subject matter, is still a light, enjoyable read. This dystopian fantasy novel ignites the imagination, and is a must read for fans of The Hunger Games and the Divergent Trilogy.”

—Kristina Gemmell,

Beta Reader


“Fans of dystopian fantasy will devour this book. L. J. Epps writes a story that, while dealing with heavy subject matter, is still a light, enjoyable read. This dystopian fantasy novel ignites...


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I quite enjoyed this book, it caught my attention from the very first page and was a real page turner.

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(I received this from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review)

The Extinction Of All Children is a dystopian book which follows Emma Whisperer who is the last eighteen year old in her territory. This is a really interesting plot and I ended up reading this in one day. I liked Emma as she is bold and will stand up for what she believes in but I also liked the side characters in this story and their interactions with Emma.

There is definitely a strong theme of family in this book which I appreciated and whilst there is a little romance which I liked, it wasn't the whole focus in the book. The ending made me really intrigued to see what happens next!

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As an avid reader of young adult and many dystopian fantasy novels, I found myself thinking I have read this before… wait, you mean this isn’t Hunger Games? But then, just as I wanted to put the book down, it hooked me. Without realizing it, I became drawn to Emma, Eric, and Samuel. I feel that this novel is great for fans of Hunger Games or Divergent series. Can’t wait to see how Emma’s story will continue.

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This was a great book. The story wasn't completely unique but it had undertones of some of my other favorite dystopian books. The characters are likeable, the story is engaging and I want more! The ending! I need book 2 now! Great Read!

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Extinction Of All Children (Book 1) Kindle Edition
by L.J. Epps
I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley and am choosing to leave a fair and honest review.

I am deeply reminded of Suzanne Collins' groundbreaking The Hunger Games. In the same fashion that I was pulled into that amazing book, I was pulled into this story. Reminiscent of the Children of Men, in a sense, I was amazed at the world building. The world and the circumstances of Emma's life are laid out quickly, clearly and intensely.

The characters are well drawn and the story moves along well. My only two concerns are the number of similies that start with “like...” and Emma has an issue with her legs and knees! They are constantly shaking, bouncing or moving whenever things go a bit wrong.

The villain is not very deep, yet. I hope to see her filled out a bit more in the next book.

4 out of 5 stars.

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Thank you to NetGalley for the free copy of this book! It was incredibly hard to put down, as I couldn’t wait to see where Emma would go next. I thought that the plot was so interesting; very Hunger Games adjacent while still being a very separate dystopian universe. I could actually envision an elected leader not only further driving a spike between all classes of people, but also taking the wildest stand on children and deciding that the key to making sure that no child ever suffers is to make sure none are every born. That is such a glaring commentary on our powers that be right now. We are focusing on issues such as immigration and instead of helping the people whose countries are uninhabitable, our president wants us to build a wall. So too is President Esther forgetting all about the struggles of the lower class, or Territory L, to focus on their reproduction. I give this a four star mainly for the writing style, which is a total personal preference, but I found it very impersonal and professional almost. At times it almost felt stilted but at the same time it kind of went along with the world the author was creating. All in all it was a fun read!

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This was a chilling read. The concept was intriguing. It was enjoyable. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.

I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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Extinction Of All Children by L.J. Epps
Oh my god!!! I love this freaking book! It get me hooked from the first page I read! I can't wait to read the next book! I think I will start right now!!!
5 stars!! I want more!!

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Well written and a adventurous book. I can't wait to read the next one in the series. Slow start at the beginning.

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Wow!! I really loved this book! I didn't get bogged down on back story or each character's life story. The author expertly wove needed information into the story line instead of pausing the story to give the back story. The characters you need to love are loveable, the ones you need to dislike are easily dislikable, and the ones you are on the fence about keep you questioning them. I would live to see this become a movie trilogy!!

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When I originally read the blurb about this book, I thought the premise was interesting, intriguing. I was curious how someone, or a society, could get to a point where they would not allow more children. As I read the book and progressed through it seeing it through the eyes of Emma (the main character), it was clear that the dystopian world that she lived in was rife with problems and contradictions while being run by one person in charge who had a narcissistic and nasty streak. It is the dichotomy of beliefs between Emma and the President that fuels the decisions that Emma faces. While I thought the beginning was just slightly slow, it didn't stay that way for long, and by the time I was a few chapters in, I was hooked. The author did a wonderful job of writing a believable story that shows the passion of a young woman's heart and faith, while finding her voice to speak out against injustice. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a story with a credible, charming female as the main character who faces many challenges as she tries to correct the wrongs.

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Great Story. Well written and very enjoyable. I liked the characters and the setting. I felt like i was reading in black and white, or at least a very dull and drab world. I very much felt like I was there.

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Emma is a young girl living in the future as the youngest person in her territory. It is illegal to bear children. Emma wants to change the laws in her society but to do so she will have to protest against the President. Extinction of All Children was very well written; no distractions with spelling or grammatical errors. The plot line gripped me from the begging and I was very drawn into the story. The first 25% of the story moves rather quickly then things slow a bit but not as to lose interest. I am interested to see how Emma's story ends.

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Emma is on the run. She is running away from her territory, her President and her family. She is in the back of a truck with a fellow guard, running to territory M. Hopefully when they arrive their cause will be taken up and supported by the people. Hopefully she can find her beloved niece, Abigail, who is just a baby. In a world where no children are allowed. This is her goal. To save this child's life. To let the people know that what their President is doing to the children is wrong. And hopefully to be able to help her family. Before it's too late.
A book equal in excitement as the hunger games. Can't wait to read books two and three.
Excellent!!

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What if you were the last child born who was allowed to live? Emma’s world was divided into three territories, those who were poor, the middle class and the wealthy. Run by a crazed “president for life,” Emma knows it is wrong to murder babies born to the poor, and somehow, some way, she is determined to change that. She hadn’t planned on the special propaganda event planned to honor her, the last baby born eighteen years or the tsunami of trouble that would come her way. Will she be prepared for the backlash of her actions?

EXTINCTION OF ALL CHILDREN by L.J. Epps sets the scene for what looks to become a fascinating series sure to engage young adult readers who can appreciate the youthful zeal of a headstrong teen rushing headlong into a hornet’s nest of deceit and turmoil. The characters are taking shape, and the plot is certainly an eyebrow raiser! A strong start that could take off in any direction and has me looking forward to book two!

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I didn't think I'd like this book. I didn't like the title. NetGalley offered me this book, so I thought I would trust their judgement since they do such a good job in their recommendations. I LOVED this book. From the very first page, to the very last page, it gripped me. After finishing the book, I'm feeling tugs of similarity from another series, The Hunger Games, but not enough to worry me. I'm extremely excited to be starting book 2...Journey to Territory M.

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I was intrigued by the synopsis of this book and had to read it. The concept of not allowing the poor to not have children was one I hadn't come across before. The characters were precise and not over thought. Enough description to paint the picture in my imagination without it being too drawn out. The storyline flowed well and lead on to the next plot with ease. The book lead to the next next one well and left me wanting to read on right away. Highly recommended young adult book.

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Extinction of all Children blew me away! I hadn't read anything by the author before, but I'm definitely adding them to my buy list!

The writing style is fantastic and I really enjoyed the story and characters.

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