When the technology is present, it gives the impression of far-future brand names like Pow-r-ate Beverage and NutriPellets. The technology is interesting in both its presence and its absence. As for the narrative content, among the motifs I most enjoyed were the technology, the alien creatures, and the twist/not-twist revealed near the end. What makes them even better is the astonishingly original aesthetic, which is sort of like a cross between Fallout, Zeno Clash (look it up!), and one of those fantasy-themed JRPGs. I have never seen a book similarly illuminated it contains all the length and text of a novel, yet with as many illustrations as a children’s story book. Together they set out to discover the fate of the other humans.Ĭhief among the things I love about this book are its numerous illustrations. After meeting the friendly alien Rovender Kitt, they find that they are ostensibly no longer on planet Earth, but rather a planet called Orbona.
Eva and Muthr live in an underground high-tech bomb shelter called the Sanctuary until it is smashed open and destroyed by a sinister alien creature wielding a sonic weapon. It is the story of the young girl Eva Nine, her robotic guardian Muthr, and the alien traveler Rovender Kitt. Without a doubt, this is among one of the best books I’ve ever read. (If you need an extra push, the author of the Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins- and the one for the Percy Jackson series -Rick Riordan- loves this series and reviewed them as well.) ( ) It's in my top 5 favorite book series ever written. Everything has a purpose in this story and nothing feels dragged out or superfluous. The themes are survival, hope, dystopian, courage, acceptance (both of loss and differences), moving forward, morals, and despair. It has a lot of heart, thought, excitement, action and immersion. It's its own thing, unique, original and perfect for any kind of sci-fi or fantasy fan. It's like if Star Wars met Alice in Wonderland, with maybe a hint of Wall-E. The engaging plot, the exquisite world-building, the charismatic characters, the fictional flora and fauna (that have some basis on actual nonfictional animals) cast me into that world and I was legitimately sad when the trilogy ended because I wanted it to continue and desired so much more.
I could not put it down and it was such a refreshing read. A master at storytelling and his distinctive art style- Wondla (the trilogy as a whole) absolutely spellbound me. The cover drew me in but when I saw it was written/illustrated by Tony Diterlizzi himself, I knew I had to get it. I remember it like it was yesterday : I walked into my local bookstore and they had this in the newer release section.
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