Revolutionary is the third and final installment in the Anomaly trilogy. Thalli, Berk, Rhen, Dallas, and Alex are back in the State, under the control of Dr. Loudin. They are trying to find a way to work together to thwart his plans to remain in control of not just the State, but to reach out and control or annihilate the remaining pockets of survivors on the surface. Can Thalli trust the Designer to work all things for good? How does she explain the things she learns of and the horrors she witnesses? Can she and her friends stop Dr. Loudin?
I have enjoyed this series, beginning with Anomaly, and found this to be a fairly satisfying conclusion. Dr. Loudin is written as so truly evil that I hated him passionately as I read, and I ached for Thalli and her friends as they experienced his torture and twisted plans. He was truly a futuristic-based Hitler. As true to character as his plotline fell, it was hard to read; the torture and deaths were agonizing and grievous. My biggest issue was that I felt that the ending was abrupt, and it left me feeling unresolved.
Overall, I feel like this trilogy is a viable alternative to the current YA dystopia trend. There may be more complex storylines and settings, but this trilogy's search for meaning and the Designer gives this series depth and purpose that a secular book would leave untapped. Thalli's experiences, within her constructed setting, of searching for faith and experiencing God - as well as her doubts - rang true, and not over-the-top. I could definitely see this trilogy as a set of movies or a mini-series; the cast of developed characters was small, but well-rounded, and the setting was intriguing and easily visualized.
I give this book 3.5 stars. Having read everything the author has written thus far, I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!
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I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson, as part of their booklook bloggers program, in exchange for my honest review.
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