Dustborn

The 100 meets Rey from Star Wars in this apocalyptic Western....Bowman sets high expectations and meets them in this standalone worthy of all YA shelves. An impeccably crafted dystopian full of beloved tropes and a generous helping of plot twists. -- School Library Journal (starred review) If you love dystopian novels and post-apocalyptic worlds, Dustborn by Erin Bowman deserves a prominent place on your bookshelf. -- Hypable [An] intense, gritty, and propulsive novel....Will keep readers turning the pages. -- Kirkus Reviews Bowman skillfully portrays the privation and grief that Delta bears, alongside her determination to overcome each obstacle. Absorbing world-building propels this fast-paced adventure, which has crossover appeal and series potential. -- Publishers Weekly Delta is a clever and hard heroine, and the cast of characters she forms tentative alliances with along the way are as likable as they are mysterious....a satisfying ending, sure to please readers. -- Booklist The post-apocalyptic setting is richly drawn, with harrowing escapes from dust storms across parched land and a general sense of blistering doom...Readers will be left to ponder the sometimes warring forces of hope and truth--right after they find a cool drink of water. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books [Dustborn] continually reiterates the human need for friendship, love and connection...in this captivating post-apocalyptic YA thriller. -- Shelf Awareness With its unforgettable blend of science fiction, dystopia, and Old West, DUSTBORN is one of those stories that stays branded to your heart long after you turn the final page. Prepare to be transported. -- Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling author of My Plain Jane and the Fallen Isles Trilogy