The Last Place by Michael Adams

The Last Place The Last Trilogy Book Three
Written by Michael Adams
Apocalyptic, Australian
Expected publication April 1st 2015
400 Pages
Thank you to Allen & Unwin
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★★★★★
By the glow of the instrument panel, I see my face reflected in the darkened window. 'My God,' she says. 'Who are you?' It's what I've been asked before. I don't know the answer.

Danby is desperately fighting to save the last of humanity.

But with Jack’s sinister influence more powerful than ever, Danby’s one hope for freeing his minions and her little brother, seems lost. The only option now for the few survivors not under Jack’s control is escape.

Danby will also have to confront a danger much closer to home as she finds that she may have risked her own sanity in her ferocious battle to live. Embracing a brutal warrior code might save Danby's life, but the price is high.

In the explosive final act of the Last Girl trilogy, Danby must save who she can, even if it means abandoning hope for her last remaining family. With soldiers, marauders and toxic bushfires closing in, she has no choice but to fight before she can take flight.
Danby is on the brink of fighting for her country, the small pockets of survivors of the Snap and for humanity itself against an enemy that moves as one. The army under Jack's control are gaining strength, even after the last battle in which Danby vowed to end Jack's reign. With Nathan by her side, Danby is stronger, colder and more ruthless than ever before. She's learnt to fight, and with the fate of little brother Evan now in her hands, she may just die trying.

Kelly's Thoughts

It started with the Snap, the unexplained phenomenon allowing the population to hear the thoughts of those within a large radius. Then the world was silenced. Humans around Sydney were stopped in their tracks, becoming catatonic and only revived through medicinal injection. Two strangers in Danby and Nathan each who have lost loved ones, start a revolution of survival where each person woken is asked to revive another. Those seemingly unaffected have been labelled as Specials, able to read the thoughts of those around them. Then there's Jack, not only is he unaffected, but can raise those held in their catatonic state, but not without consequence. 

Danby's character development between The Last Girl and the finale is astounding. From shy, meek girl that was reliant on technology and despised her father's new wife, to the kick ass, brutal heroine that was determined to save the world from Jack. She's not perfect, but Danby makes you want invest in her plight and champion her cause. She pushes the boundaries between heroine and villain by walking the thin line between merciful and monster. It's no longer about saving Owen or the world, it's now become one girl's fight against humanity, despite the odds.

It was simply brilliant. Reminiscent of the classic Tomorrow series by John Marsden, Michael Adams is an imaginative and engaging author who is currently one of the premier young adult authors in Australia. This highly anticipated finale far exceeded my expectations, and I can't wait to see what he's working on next.

16 comments

  1. Wow, from your review and the blurb, this sounds incredibly complex already. I do feel a bit confused about the overall state of the world, though, but surely nothing that I can't handle once I dive into the book. Damnit Australia, you're getting so many good books and the rest of the world will have to wait to get their hands on them!!!

    Faye at The Social Potato

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    1. This series really IS phenomenal Faye. An apocalyptic set in Australia, with a touch of creepy paranormal thrown in. I loved Danby's character development throughout the series, she went from meek girl to absolutely kick ass.

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  2. Everytime I come onto your blog, MY TBR list just grows and grows lol Darn <3 Benish | Feminist Reflections

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    1. I could say the same about you too Benish, so many great reads that I've only discovered on your blog. It's no wonder I spend so much buying books.

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  3. Goodness gracious Kelly! How many trilogies do you finish?!? (Don't answer that - it'll probably make me sad). I'm not much of a series reader, but I always marvel about your commitment when it comes to them. In any case, this sounds like it closes the series wonderfully. The fact that the main character has had so much growth since the beginning of the series makes me really happy, and I can't wait to read this one for myself! Thanks for sharing and, as always, fabulous review! ♥

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    1. I'm vowing this year to finish all those ones I've still got left on my shelf. I've been really hesitant, as most of them have let me down. This one certainly didn't though. Danby reminds me a lot of Cassie in the 5th Wave series, but the difference being that Danby toughens up without the whinging that Cassie seems to dwell on. She's so kick ass, I'd certainly want her on my team if we were faced with the end of the world.

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  4. Whoah. This one sounds interesting. I'm not crazy about the cover but the blurb really interests me and you really loved it, Kelly. This book is definitely on my radar now :D

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    1. Completely agree Paula. The covers are much nicer in person though, they're textured and have that silky feel. The series is brilliant, I honestly can't praise it enough. I think it'll appeal to a wider young adult audience too, not just those who prefer apocalyptic reads.

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  5. Whoa, whoa, whoa...there are two books before this one? And I haven't read them yet?! Get on this, me!!

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    1. Yes Alyssa, get on it! It's a brilliant series. I can't WAIT to see what you think of it.

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  6. This one was not on my radar before this one but i'm immediately adding this series to it! Lovely review Kelly!

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    1. Thanks Lily, it's been one of my favourites. I hope you can pick up a copy soon, you definitely won't be disappointed.

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  7. I haven't read any of these, but that's great you felt this was an enjoyable book. Hopefully you'll love the author's next work.

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    1. I hope so, I can almost guarantee it Lauren. I can't wait to see what he's working on next!

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  8. Glad to hear Danby has come a really long way in this one! I found the 2nd book kind of boring, but it sounds like it's worth reading here. Great review Kelly!

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  9. I'm so looking forward to reading this! I can't wait to see how it ends, and I hope I remember enough of the last two to be able to go into this one comfortably. I really hope that we get to see what the world is like after it all happens (whatever happens) in this book. Great review :)

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