I am in love with this book !
It's got everything - action, thrill, adventure, romance, humor.
(A few spoilers ahead)
I loved the protagonist - Tella. She's a brave girl who'll do anything to protect her loved ones and does the girl have sass. I found myself cracking up on numerous occasions, reading her sarcastic narration and remarks.
My favourite character was Guy. He's cold on the outside but has a big heart. It was amazing reading how he knew so much about survival and helped others to survive during the Race.
The concept of the Pandoras was like a breath of fresh air in the thriller genre. Madox was simply adorable. I loved how everyone (except Titus, ofc. Poor AK-7) formed a bond with their Pandoras and cared for them as much as their Pandoras cared for their people.
The action sequence between Tella and Titus in the end was thrilling to read, the reader not knowing what'll happen next.
Some parts sent a chill down my spine, like when Tella discovered Dink, who's eating Jaxon's cheetah and was covered in blood. The twist when Tella, and us readers realize that Dink was Caroline's Pandora all along, was just...I have no words. Reading that part, I was like, oh right, how could I not have added two and two together ?! ("It was elementary, my dear Watson")
As I said, I looooved this novel, and hopefully I'll be able to find the second one- Salt and Stone, soon as well.