Watcher

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Author(s)

AJ Eversley

Genre(s)

Age Range

12+

Release Date

March 13, 2017

ISBN13

978-1544240282

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"I knew I was not alone. They would never leave until every last one of us was gone." Sawyer Russo has sworn to protect humanity, and as a Watcher she’s done just that. But the Bots and Carbons that took her city are evolving, and they start picking the Watchers off one by one. One last rescue mission will change everything. When someone betrays them, the line between friend and foe is no longer easily drawn. Sawyer made a vow, and she will fulfill it, even if it means ending the person who deceived them, no matter who it might be. It all comes down to one choice... Who can she save? And who does she have to let go?

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2 reviews

Great Dystopian Thriller!

May 14, 2018 (Updated: June 08, 2026)

Overall rating

4.3

Writing Style

5.0

Plot

4.0

Characters

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

N/A

The story:

Sawyer is an orphaned girl who lives in a world not unlike that of the Terminator movies, where machines have taken over and now roam the streets searching for the last remaining humans. She is a Watcher, a skilled tracker and eliminator. However, when the machines seem to be getting smarter, she and her crew must risk everything to discover why, and to stop it

What I loved:

I love me some good dystopian settings, and in that regard, Watcher does not disappoint. Sawyer is a terrific main character, tough yet vulnerable, and I connected her right away. Ms. Eversley surrounded Sawyer with a full cast of memorable characters, especially Max and Kenzie. The setting was well-described, the action well-realized, and it drew real emotion from this reader.

What I didn’t love:

After the opening action scene, it took quite a few chapters for the pace to pick up again and all the pieces to fall together, but once it did, it never let go. Coleman, the story’s villain, wasn’t my favorite bad guy of all time, but I think there’s a lot of background we haven’t realized yet.

My Final Verdict:

I would recommend Watcher to anyone who likes dystopian novels, especially in the vein of the Terminator movies. There are quite a few books in this series, includes several short novellas that explore the backgrounds of many of the characters, so once you’re hooked, be prepared to read every word!