The One Safe Place

Interesting. I kind of forgot this kind of dystopian novel can exist, where it's not about love triangles and taking down the government. I figured out most of what was going on pretty quickly, but I don't think the target audience would.......more

The One Safe Place is the kind of heartfelt book that I come across only once in a while. It doesn't go overboard in its message and delivers only the simplest of them- indeed one so ordinary, it's a way of living: when life tries to knock you down, stumble back on your friends. After his grandfathe......more

This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life I received an advance reader edition of this book from Algonquin Books and Net Galley for the purpose of providing an honest review. 4 Stars I enjoyed this book and found the story intriguing. This book has a middle grade audience but I found it qui......more

I received this book in a first reads give away and i enjoyed it immensely, i found it well written different to anything i had read before and i finished it in one sitting, I think The one safe place would appeal to both younger and older readers and i am planning to read it with my two boys of nin......more

I really liked this book. It was a quick and easy read and it was a different take on a dystopian future. In this world the earth has gotten hotter and the divide between rich and poor has gotten bigger. The main character, Devin, lives with his grandfather on a farm. When his grandfather dies, Devi......more