Moirai (Aberrant #2)

I have never put much stock in authors that are published by very small publishing companies, but Ruth Silver really does put back my faith in them. She is an amazing author, and both Aberrant and Moirai kept me interested.

As I said above, the writing of these books is incredible.
Moirai takes place a little while after Aberrant, Olivia and Joshua are preparing for the rebellion uprising.

Olivia continues being a strong female lead, and I never felt as if I was not enjoying her character, the love between her and Joshua continues to grow throughout this book. And what I felt in Aberrant was definitely set in stone in Moirai.
Joshua is (like Olivia) a strong male character, I can't say that he is one of my favorite male characters in a book, but his character is definitely in the top half of my list. Joshua had bugged me just a little in Aberrant, but that was completely gone in Moirai.
The romance was beautiful, It is a bit underdone in some parts, where I wish there was more romance. But that doesn't affect the enjoyment of it at all.

The plot kept on going, I never felt bored. Ruth Silver has definitely hit the spot. Quite a few of the times I am bored by a book is because nothing happens then everything happens all at once. This doesn't happen in Moirai. It is not that long of a book, but enough description is given to get a good visual of things happening.
And THAT ENDING! I think I almost cried (and that doesn't happen but about 15% of the time)

Overall, loving what Ruth has done with this series, and I can't wait to get my hands on the last book, and anything else that she chooses to write.

I received this e-copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I have not received any compensation (not even chocolate) for this review.(

Review copy received for blog tour

Moirai is the second book in the Aberrant trilogy. It opens a couple months after the end of the previous book. After the destruction of Haven, Olivia and Joshua have arrived at the city of Shadow. This is a "secret" city which is not present on most maps. In order to be allowed to stay, Olivia and Joshua agree to undergo intensive training in order to join the army in the war against the Cabal government. The planned uprising will bring Olivia and Joshua to the towns of Torv and later Genesis, which used to be their home.

I liked Moirai better than the previous book. It seemed to me that Aberrant was more focused on the world building, while Moirai has more substance, more action. As a result of their training, Olivia and Joshua learn that their natural abilities have been enhanced and they can do stuff that normal eighteen-year-olds wouldn't be able to - most notably, they can communicate telepatically. They also start living together. They coudl be happy, if it weren't for the necessity to start the uprising.

The book ends in a seriously evil cliffhanger that had me biting my nails and looking forward to the final book in the series, Isaura. It appears this is the name of a new character which is introduced at the end of Moirai. I'm very curious about how the series is going to end.

This series has two sets of covers, one for the paperbacks, one for the ebooks. The paperbacks have a girl in a blue dress; the ebooks feature city views. I prefer the ebook covers, because they look more original to me. A girl in a pretty dress on the cover is the standard for most paranormal romances, after all. Moreover, the covers for the paperbacks in this series all look so much alike that it would be difficult for me to tell them apart, if it were not for the title.

“I’m not here to destroy the current system. My goal is to not turn our world into chaos. I want people to have the right to marry, to keep their children and to decide the life they wish to live! I want things to be right, just. Right now they’re not. No one here can claim otherwise.”

Moirai doesn’t waste any time in diving right into action. It was a fast-paced, quick and enthralling read. It’s worth mentioning there’s a pretty HUGE cliffhanger at the end. I need the next book, Isaura now!

Olivia and Joshua are really beginning to come into their own in Moirai. They each have some incredibly interesting abilities and they’re learning about them in this book. They’re learning more about the government and the level of control it has exerted over the people. Manipulations, secrets and lies from their family are exposed in this book. I was kept on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what would happen next.

In the midst of all this, they have some really sweet moments as their relationship grows and deepens. I love Olivia and Joshua together. They are both strong, determined characters. They love each other and they want to make life better for themselves, and everyone else. I admire their fight against the government.

Moirai was a really good follow-up to Aberrant. The characters were further developed and the world-building was consistent with the previous book. What I love about dystopians is that you just never know what the government is capable of until it’s revealed. This was the case with Moirai. I can’t wait to see how the series continues with the third book, Isaura. Is it December yet?

I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

INITIAL THOUGHTS
"Took a little to get back into the book and reminding myself of what had already happened. Feel sorry for Olivia as everyone treats her as some sort of commodity just because she can become pregnant in a natural way rather than needing the scientists to impregnate her.
Hmmm not so sure she should go to Tor what if they "decide" she should stay with them?"

MY REVIEW
I received an e-arc copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. The cover pictured above is the E-Book cover, the paperback covers have a female, presumably Olivia on the front cover. The e-book cover above shows a scene depicted in the book when the rebel alliance attack. It's quite a dramatic cover with all the fire. I like the title and author name font styles, they have a steel industrialized quality to them.
Would it make me pick it up from a bookstore shelf? Probably, though it would be the paperback cover that would attract me really.
So Olivia and Joshua have now been trained by the people of the Shadows, in combat and have been given the Mindonsiphan. The important thing is to continue to use and exercise the new talent and special abilities you gain otherwise you risk them fading away and never being able to be regain them.
A plan is made for Elsa the shadows scientist to visit Tor along with Olivia. Whilst there the idea is that Elsa and Olivia can help the Tor nurse deliver a baby safely and keep the mother alive. Olivia ends up with a dire dilemma does she use her special abilities to help the mother survive and allow Chloe to think that the hormone injection she and Elsa have made is the thing that keeps the dying mother alive.
Olivia then has her part to play with the rebel alliance bringing down the government. In this book we see more of Olivia and Joshua's relationship and how close they are becoming. they even seem to have a little family when they take in Adelaide, a youngster that has been rescued from a nearby devastated town.
I can't really say much more without giving away things in the plot that you need to learn as you read the book for yourselves. The book ends on a brilliant cliff hanger, so much so you are saying "I can't believe that's happened!" and " Surely you can't end the book there!"
So did I enjoy the book? Yes, it was like revisiting an old friend and having a catch up. Would I recommend the book? Yes, especially after reading book one.
Would I read another book in this series? Yes, especially after how Bk#2 answered Would I read another book by this Author? I'd definitely take a look at any books by Ruth Silver.