I would give this book 3.5 stars. I was drawn in by this book’s descriptive mix of speculative fiction, tech thriller and part reinvented fairy tale.  The first 65 pages grabbed me but… then something happened and things slowed down after that.  My interest might have waned due to all the nature and animal talk (which isn’t really my cup of tea).  But, I am always willing to step outside of my comfort zone when it comes to books and this one is definitely original. 

The story is told from three different time periods - 18th century Ohio, the second half of a post-apocalyptic 21st century in North America and the Ice Age, 1,000 years in the future. There are various characters at each point in time but I was drawn to John’s storyline which took place in the 21st century.  Then there's Eury Mirov, the female evil genius of the story.  When her storyline came around, my attention was back into the story. I found the maniacal mind of Eury who, in her own warped way wanted to control the world, quite entertaining.  

This book may not be for everyone but, if you’re into maniacal characters, books that talk a lot about nature and the human preservation and/or consumption of Earth’s resources, then this book is for you.