This is the second book in the series and even though I didn’t listen to the first book I had no problem following the storyline or characters. The major events from the first book are gone over enough that you know exactly what is going on. Even though it’s a continuation of a series it can basically be read as a standalone story.

I would consider this a survival light story. It’s an entertaining and engaging story with a bit of suspense and mystery without constant outside conflict. It’s a more believable survival scenario than many stories. In respects to where they are, how they are surviving, the other survivors that are in their immediate area and the relationship with those survivors. It also has some very interesting and useful information on things such as herbs or adapting to your surroundings and the tools you have available.

Interesting and well rounded cast of characters. They each have their strengths and weaknesses. I haven’t quite decided on Megan. I’m torn. Some of her decisions are questionable at best. At the same time she is thinking as a mother and is willing to do whatever it takes to find her child as any mother would do. As everyone knows you never get between a mother and her child. At the same time she put herself and others in danger repeatedly that had consequences.

There are a few things that didn’t add up in the story. Most notably the severity of injuries and the amount of time it takes to recover or the things they are able to do with those injuries.

Andrew Tell did a great job with the narration. Nice voice that is easy to listen to for long periods of time. Clearly spoken with a nice even pace. Good character voices. Both male and female. Each character had a distinct voice. I’m really glad he didn’t try to do a high pitched female voice. It was easy to tell which character was speaking with just a change in tone and cadence. He was able to bring the characters and story to life through his narration. Very enjoyable.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily provided this review.