Remnants: Season of Wonder (A Remnants Novel) by Lisa Tawn Bergren

Book Description:

Our coming was foretold by the elders--- Those who would change the future, just as the planet teetered on the edge of darkness. Born on the prophesied day with birthmarks in the form of a crescent moon, they knew us immediately. Swaddled and screaming, we were spirited away by those who hid us, trained us, and kept us safe until our time came. They poured their lives into us. Some died to save us. And now we, the Remnants, protected by Knights of the Last Order, have gathered. Called until we breathe our last … to save the world.

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While I have thoroughly enjoyed many of Bergren's novels, for some reason I was hesitant to start this one, but yet eager too. I know that makes no sense! However, I am so glad I did start this novel, which I also thoroughly enjoyed! Remnants is another foray for Bergren into the YA genre. It is however, a different type of novel than her previous River of Time series. Remnants could best be classified as a futuristic, post-apocalyptic novel also tapping into some fantasy elements, and it is Christian fiction. While the last part is not over done or preachy, I felt it added the element that is so often missing in most non-christian, YA fiction books of this type - hope, redemption and the feeling that there is a bigger story at work than just the pat romance and danger. 

This novel, is told through the perspective of one character, Adrianna. This did not bother me; I actually felt that it added a little bit more mystery to things since I didn't know what the other characters were thinking. I am not sure if Book 2 will continue things from her perspective alone or will it open us up to viewing things from another or multiple perspectives...? We will see! All I know is, I will eagerly await Book 2 to release (sadly not for quiet some time). 

All in all, this story was well written. I grasped the time, the environment, the characters and the dilemma with no problem. The characters are well written and easy to care for. And there was a nice flow to the story. The beginning didn't grip me but held my interest and then just a little further in I was hooked. What more can I say except that I recommend it!