As a sucker for Christian fiction, dystopians, and books with dynamic, relatable characters, I was so sucked into this book! I read it in a day, and was completely engrossed start to finish. I haven't read the later books in this series (this duology is a prequel), but that didn't seem to matter at all in understanding the content. It was its own story, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have favorite characters (Zach or Eli), least favorite characters (JAYLEE), and a lot of guesses about where the plot is going to go. The pacing was good, there was a lot of suspense, tension, and action, and the entire plotline with the water and comet is very intriguing. I'm ready to find out the real reason behind everything, and whether or not they're going to make it into a good situation.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the sequel!