Book details
The Wounded (The Woodlands Series Book 3)
Description
You think you're in control. That it's your hands on the reins. But I'm starting to think either someone else is driving, or the reins are attached to nothing. Just flapping and snapping in the breeze. What could be simple, never is. Rosa doesn't want to get used to being separated from Joseph, from Orry. So she must find the strength to battle her way back to her family, while mustering the courage to face her father, his secrets. With her best friend, Rash, by her side, she feels blessed and cursed. He is her saving grace, but will Joseph accept him and forgive her for leaving? Rosa must pull these threads together as she hacks her way to The Wall with the aid of her new companions but, heartbreakingly, without the one person she'd planned to save. Finding her way home is only the beginning. The biggest changes, the shocking truths, are waiting, hovering over the town like a menacing vapor. The Wounded have waited, nursed, and been dormant for too long. And now they're coming... dragging the ghosts of their lost ones behind them.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
306 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Continuation of a Riveting Story: 'The Wounded' is the third installment in 'The Woodlands Series,' which means readers who have been following the story will be eager to see the development and resolution of the complex plot and character arcs established in the first two books.
- Dystopian World-Building: Lauren Nicolle Taylor has created a rich and immersive dystopian world that is both unique and thought-provoking. Reading 'The Wounded' offers an opportunity to dive deeper into this meticulously crafted setting, exploring its challenges and the resilience of its inhabitants.
- Emotional Depth and Character Development: The book promises to deliver a powerful emotional journey as the characters face their inner demons and the wounds of their pasts. Readers who appreciate character-driven narratives will find the growth and struggles of the protagonists compelling.
- Themes of Survival and Humanity: 'The Wounded' tackles themes such as survival, freedom, and what it means to be human in a world that has lost its way. These universal themes resonate with readers and provide a platform for reflection on our own society and values.