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Reader reviewed by Amanda

Nighttime is no stranger to Ember. In fact, it is always nighttime in Ember, though members of the city turn the huge lamps on during the day in order to conduct business and allow the citizens of Ember to enjoy a normal life. Beyond the lights lie the Unknown Regions, intense areas of vast darkness where many venture, but none make it past. The entire city truly believes that Ember is the only city on earth, until a couple of young, intelligent kids earn their jobs and begin an investigation that will forever change Ember.


Like all 12 year olds, when young Lina Mayfield and Doon Harrow begin their jobs working for the city, they are both curious about how the city actually operates. They quickly become knowledgeable on the extreme shortage of supplies with Ember and are determined to find a way out for help, even with the Mayor and practically the whole town working against them. Using a ripped up note Lina's grandmother found, the pair start piecing together clues as to how to save Ember and also begin to realize just what kind of city Ember is.


As I said, this book was totally original and I am so sorry I didn't pick it up before. I loved every minute and cannot wait to get to book number 2. I simply cannot imagine living my entire life in a city like Ember, but I'm really enjoying reading about it! If you're mourning Harry Potter being done, try this out.