Cut (The 1/2986 Series) Paperback – January 19, 2018

I am writing this after finishing the third and latest book in the series (Ice). Typically I read Amazon reviews to determine if I want to start a series and commit the time, money, emotion etc. As this series starts here with 1/2986, I figured that this review should answer that question. The answer is simple: this series is absolutely worth the time, effort and investment (both financial and emotional). I tend to think that reviews that summarize the story are typically not very helpful and there are plenty reviews below that have already done that. I want to focus on the quality of the writing, the flow of the plot and the characters brought to life. Ms. Wendeberg has done a spectacular job in all of these areas. The story moves, the written structure is excellent, the verbal and inner dialog are very real and the portrayal of emotion, conflict, attachment, love and hate that are normally pretty hard to pull off are done with mastery. A small caveat, this story is not for the faint of heart. The monsters are monsters. The lovers are lovers. Reality is sometimes too real. Without giving anything away, I can tell you there are scenes of both intense villainy and love (sometimes in the same paragraph) in the third book (Ice, Fog is #2) that alone are worth reading this series. I cannot wait for book #4. So, again, the question is whether or not this series is one to start. I say with certainty, load this on your Kindle, you will not be disappointed.

I’m still trying to figure out how people’s names or sounds can taste like anything... especially have such complex tastes as what the author describes. I kept thinking maybe it was a mutation and it’s some sort of super power? Idk.... bc the character never mentions it to anyone so you have no idea if it’s really a thing or not. Or maybe the character is just a bit crazy.The plot is.... interesting. I want to see what happens next (: although I would like to figure out this sound tasting thing lol.**** now for your friendly rant (: ****I’m going to school for environmental science, so I like reading about how environmental factors are extremely important. Because they are. Right now? Our wetlands are disappearing and they are our ecological kidneys. They filter our water, they are were most of our biodiversity subsides. They do more but... the are disappearing.Hydrology wise all the roads and building we build are having a major impact on our water systems. The sediment that gets loose from all of this construction gets picked up by rain and carried to water sources. Extra sediment causes changes in vegetation and biodiversity. All the roads keep rain from seeping back I to the ground and joining the groundwater until it has picked up trash and everything else in its path. They cause flash floods because there is no ground for the rain to seep into.These are just a couple things explained in extremely simplified terms but.... it goes to show that our environment needs to be better protected. Everyone knows it... but it’s not something most people do anything about.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It's written very well, the characters are interesting and full of twists and it builds a very plausible world. The strong female character is extremely rare and fresh. Mika is strong without possessing any super-hero qualities, she's brave without being fearless or idealistic, she's devoted and humane, even though she's practically a broken psychopath. A great story so far, very good pace and also a lot of possibilities for the plot to develop. I can't wait to read the next book.

The author has a nice writing style and moves the action forward at a good pace. The characters are quite predictable after they have been introduced and the plot line holds few surprises. There are some surprises having to do with the sophistication of technology in this society based on the level of organization which is presented; but the author has not stretched credibility too far.

I can't remember how it was I picked up this book and its sequels. Sorry. Even so, this is a fun apocalyptic read about a young woman trying to survive in a dystopian world with pandemics popping up here and there.Maybe it is a bit more adventure than a person should read just before sleep. But it didn't affect me too much.This was a different take on the post-apocalypse world. A young woman finding her way in a world with few rules that all follow. Micka is a well-developed character with a few quirks of her own. She has <i>lexical-gustatory synesthesia</i>. That on top of learning about menstruation and sexual preference while trying to survive makes her a very interesting person to get to know. Just as she is getting to know herself.Here is Wikipedia's definition:<I>Lexical-gustatory synesthesia</i> is a rare form of synesthesia in which spoken and written ... Tip of tongue studies have shown that a word's lemma may be responsible for eliciting a taste sensation, not its phonologic sound or spelling. Further ... development and lead to the over-representation of the flavors of childhood foods.I have known a couple of people who have variations of this. I know I have a mild case and it often helps me remember or recognize certain words or names that might slip my mind otherwise.This book was a quick read. Now I have committed the second book because one isn't enough. Give it a try. You might like it, too.

Good story likeable characters plausible world. Could be a little less preaching and more action.but I want to read the rest

Such an enticing, chilling, marvellous story, with a unique, fierce leading character. I fell in love with the story within a few sentences.11/10. Absolutely amazing!

This is an awesome dystopian story which has kept my interest since line 1 which I do recommend to the lovers of this genre

Einei sehr unterhaltsame Geschichte. Trotzdem das Buch mit einem "Cliffhanger" endet (normalerweise nicht einmal einer Beurteilung würdig) kann ich dieses Buch nur empfehlen. Den 2. Band gibt es ja auch schon.Interessanterweise find ich das Buch so fesselnd, dass das offene Ende genau das erreicht, was es soll ... im 2. Band weiterlesen.Zum Inhalt brauch ich auch gar nichts sagen - lieber lesen und selber entdecken. Ich kann es nur empfehlen.

This book is certainly dark - a gritty, realistic apocalypse that's not far from our possible future. I enjoyed the world-building in this. From Micka's squalid settlement, with its mix of technology and limited resources, I was first reminded of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy. Yes, this has a teenage heroine who's known significant hardship in her short life and is likely to know much more, no matter what the future holds. She's very observant, considering her choices carefully like a military strategist...and her future will require her to fight and even kill for her own right to live.But that's where the similarities end. Micka is damaged from the beginning, much like the world around her, and her awkward relationship with the remaining population is an ongoing battle.The world Micka lives in is more like that portrayed in Mad Max, or the Fallout games - far harsher than any YA novel, making this very much an adult novel, despite the teenage heroine. In Micka's world, she's definitely an adult, who has had to learn things no one her age should.If you're looking for a post-apocalyptic thriller, I highly recommend this - because you'll want to read the whole series. Five stars