Luminary (Anomaly)

My 11yr old couldnt out this down. Read it in 2 days! Shes begging for the next one! So good! Refreshing to have a “safe” but exciting book that tweens can enjoy!!

Luminary is the best of the Anomaly trilogy yet. It has everything! Romantic tension (CLEAN), an evil king, a charming prince, sinister plot twists and....oh yes, it's Dystopian.Thalli and her friends have just escaped from the State. Stakes raise as they enter New Hope, a town of Nuclear War survivors. The people of New Hope just want to live in peace, but Jason, King of Athens, Texas, has other plans. He wants to dominate, and he'll use any means necessary (including airborne pharmaceuticals) to accomplish that goal. Only Thalli, an Anomaly with emotions, can try and help set things right.Top Three Reasons to read Luminary:A) It’s Dystopian fiction written from a Christian worldview. In other words, Luminary is CLEAN! I love the fact that I can share this series with my girls during their teen years. Luminary is Mom Approved!B) Krista’s writing is phenomenal. Her descriptions are beautiful and vivid. Her dialogue is fast-paced and relevant. All 5 senses were ignited throughout the book. I saw what Thalli saw and felt what she felt. I was confused with her when she had tough decisions to make, and I cried with her over the loss of loved ones. Her characters are real and three-dimensional. As an author, Krista hasn’t disappointed me yet.C) Finally, I loved the world Krista built. With so much Dystopian YA on the market today, it can be hard to find something new and unique. I guarantee you are getting that with this book. From the underground world of the State to the modern day Rome of Athens, Texas, Thalli’s world jumps right of the page, drawing you in and making you a part of her generation.

The book was really good and I personally liked the first one better but that’s just my opinion so don’t listen to me. I kinda didn’t like Thalli in this one as much because she whined a lot but whateverI hope you enjoy the book if you read it. Merry Christmas

Forty years ago there was a nuclear war. The ten scientists who were thought to be the only survivors have maintained an emotion-free world underground. Thalli is an anomaly. She was scheduled for annihilation, but with her friends she escaped. But is there any point? Is there any life above-ground and if there is, will the people be friendly?Krista McGee is a wonderful author. I'm surprised again by the number of plot twists in her books. Another great thing: Thalli matures so much in Luminary. She learns to trust the Designer whatever the situation.One thing, though, I would love if Krista McGee changed is the amount of “telling” in the story. Instead of “he was angry” I’d love to see his fists clenching, his eyes turning red, his feet stomping. But again, the plot twists make up for that and go beyond. I recommend this to any Christian reader and lover of science fiction. And if you’re new to the genre, like me, you might just love it anyway.This is the second book in the Anomaly trilogy. The first one is Anomaly and the second, Revolutionary, is coming in July. I can't wait!

Survivors exist.Thalli, Berk, Rhen, and John begin their journey across what used to be the United States. Along the way, they run into mutated wolves and trouble.Berk and John are wounded and Thalli battles with jealousy. After what seems like eternity, they arrive at New Hope. The town is everything John dreamed it would be, complete with a lake.But not long after they arrive, trouble begins brewing. The nearest town, Athens, is threatening the lives of New Hope.Everything Thalli has been told is a lie. Can she risk her life to save strangers? What about Berk? Does she love him?Warning: A large cliffhanger!A mix of romance, betrayal, suspense, and Christianity, Luminary is a compelling story. If you have read book 1, I encourage you to complete the series. You will not be disappointed! YA lovers will love it!

I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did. I'm not a huge dystopian fiction fan, but I did enjoy the first book in the series. I guess I expected this one to get convoluted and hit a few plot road bumps like many series do.But, this is book is even better than the first one.The characters grew, the plot thickened, and it ended on a cliffhanger that has been wishing time would fly until summer, when the third book comes out.I've read all of McGee's books, and I think she hits her stride with this one.Fans of books with strong female leads, plenty of action, and a bit of love will enjoy this book!

I love to read and sometimes it is a struggle to find a book that grips me. A sign of a good book is when you ignore everything around you including the time clock at work. This is one of those series. I was enthralled with book 1, Anomaly and Luminary did not let me down.Krista McGee has a way of making her characters come alive and that is a sign of a great author. I am anxiously awaiting book 3, Revolutionary. I am just hoping book 3 is not the end of the series…..

I like this series. So far, this book is different than I expected. Wasn't sure of where the team was going or what to think of, but as the story progressed, it started to feel like a different story, but in a good way. I recommend this series to sci-fi buffs.

I started reading the anomaly trilogy about a month ago, and I wan't very happy with it. In the first book, the characters have no personality, the romance is very dull and the plot doen't make any sense. But Luminary? was a breath of fresh air!Thalli, Berk and Rhen have escaped the state, only to find that one of the surviving villages, New Hope that they have come to love is in danger and Thalli must try to protect her friends, new and old.This book was so much better, we finally have some new characters with personalities, the love triangle, yet frustrating at times, was perfect and the plot made a lot more sense.If you are thinking about reading this book, than you should. Its one of my new favorites!