Jaclyn’s Review: The Rule of Many by Ashley Saunders and Leslie Saunders

The Rule of Many (The Rule of One #2)
written by Ashley Saunders and Leslie Saunders
published by Skyscape, 2019

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Did I enjoy this book? This is the second book of a series, and I loved, loved, LOVED the first one (The Rule of One). Since the first book ended in a cliffhanger, I knew there would be a follow-up book. Since the story is about twins and the authors are twins, I assumed there would be only two books in the series. Makes sense, right? Nope. There will be a third book. Outside of being annoyed that I have to wait for the rest of the story, I feel like there was a missed opportunity here. That is my only complaint with this book. I mean, there was the usual “it’s been a year since I’ve read the first book, who are these people again?” kind of stuff, but that’s a flaw with any sequel. The characters are great, and I love that they split up the twins to advance different objectives in their “mission.” It seemed kind of questionable that there was this whole countermovement going on, then the twins walked in and completely took over. I was willing to overlook this because it kept the plot moving at a nice pace. I am definitely eagerly waiting for book number 3!!

Would I recommend it? This was a very satisfying sequel in this series. I’m sad that this wasn’t the ending, but I’m so ready for book 3!!! I really enjoy this series and would definitely recommend it.
 

 

About the book – from Goodreads: Born to a death sentence in a near-future America, rebellious sisters herald a revolution—if they can survive.

Twins Ava and Mira Goodwin defy the Rule of One simply by existing. The single-child law, ruthlessly enforced by Texas’s Governor Roth, has made the sisters famous fugitives and inspirations for the resurgent rebellion known as the Common.

But the relentless governor and his implacable Texas State Guard threaten that fragile hope, as Roth consolidates his power in a bid for ultimate authority.

As Ava and Mira relinquish the relative safety of their Canadian haven to stand against Roth, new allies arise: Owen, a gifted young programmer, impulsively abandons his comfortable life in a moment of compassion, while Zee, an abused labor camp escapee, finds new purpose in resistance.

The four will converge on Dallas for a reckoning with Roth, with nothing less than their destinies—and the promise of a future free from oppression—on the line.

Disobedience means death. But a life worth living demands rebellion.

 

 
 

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