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The Last City Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Logan Keys (Author), Rhiannon Angell (Narrator), Logan (Publisher)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 228 ratings
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She's a prisoner with a secret gift. He's a soldier with a monster locked inside. Now they will decide if humanity is worth the fight.

"With flavors of The 5th Wave and Lu's Legend, seasoned with a bit of Marvel-type superhero magic and mayhem, two normal teens go from average to extra-ordinary, following the wake of a series of cataclysmic events which alter their lives--and the world--forever. I love every single character." (Best Selling Author Christina Rozelle, The Treemakers Trilogy)

"A magnificently terrifying dystopian world worthy of Justin Cronin's Passage Series, but with a young adult flavor." (Julian North, Bestselling Author of Age of Order)

"World War Z, meets Westerfeld's 'Specials', meets Roth's Divergent! *Ms. Keys, you have written a book that should be hitting THEATRES*. Your writing style and seamless interwoven points of view and plot lines are amazing!" (Lori Garside of Garside's Book Bets)

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  1. Listening Length
    8 hours and 48 minutes
  2. Author
    Logan Keys
  3. Narrator
    Rhiannon Angell
  4. Audible release date
    March 7, 2016
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Logan
  7. ASIN
    B01COB0J58
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 8 hours and 48 minutes
Author Logan Keys
Narrator Rhiannon Angell
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date March 07, 2016
Publisher Logan
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B01COB0J58
Best Sellers Rank #95,803 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#24 in Dystopian Sci-Fi for Children
#117 in Children's Dystopian Fiction Books
#1,506 in Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
228 global ratings

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TracyVin
5.0 out of 5 stars Team Joelle!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2015
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We meet Liza on a prison island, not far removed from Alcatraz. Only it’s for those children who are sick and dying. And Liza is ready. She’s accepted her fate and she’s ready to go. When suddenly, she allowed to go to Anthem. And things aren’t much better in Anthem. The authority have everything under a tight scrutiny, and there she meets Jeremy and her whole world turns upside down. She’s suddenly given purpose and a meaning. And it isn’t because she’s found a man, it’s because of this man’s purpose.

Then we meet Tommy Hatter. He’s a weapon. Not just that he uses one, but he IS one. Only Tommy’s weapon isn’t easily controlled and doesn’t discriminate when it’s set loose. Tommy’s only real friend is a young girl named Joelle. And she scares people more than he does.

These two stay apart throughout the whole book until the last couple of chapters. There isn’t much in the way of romance, but this cross-genre book still reads like one. These two people are destined for greatness, even if they are only friends. (which I’m thinking is possible.)

I can’t really discuss much in the book without giving away some major plot points. I will tell you, you’re set up for the next book. I will also tell you that once you start on this book, you WILL.NOT.PUT.IT.DOWN. For reals. I read it all in one day. Not even the full day. Just a chunk of it. I’m probably going to read it again because I just KNOW I’m going to find something new and awesome about it.

Ms. Keys immerses you deep into her dystopian/post-apocalyptic world full of insanity and heart-break and hope. It’s really hard to classify this book. It’s definitely YA. After that, it crosses so many genre lines that it’s almost impossible to just pick two or three other areas. I positively LOVE this book. There aren’t enough words. For reals. So would I recommend this book, you may ask…..Why you ask such silly questions?!?!?! Of COURSE I do.
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Michael Chambers, Author
4.0 out of 5 stars Not your average dystopian novel...
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2015
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I was given an ARC of Gods of Anthem to review by the author, and while I'm sure she sees it as a favor, I'm certain I came out ahead on this one.

I'm not usually much for dystopian or YA anything, but GoA had me hooked from the beginning. It's hard not to empathize with Liza as she struggles throughout the story to come to grips with her own existence, and Tommy, who wants nothing more than to be normal. The two of them redefine the term "unlikely allies" on their quest.

Rather than show us yet another band of survivors in a zombie apocalypse, we find the world having adapted to the crisis. Still, Gods of Anthem is no rosy, all-is-well, feel-good story, so brace yourself.

Logan Keys has penned an entertaining, cautionary tale about survival at any cost, with subtle jabs at the idea of totalitarian rule in the name of safety. A dark and disturbing, but still fun read that proves that not all YA fiction is light and without substance, Gods of Anthem will keep you enthralled from start to finish.
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Cranky TBC
5.0 out of 5 stars Grips you from beginning to end
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
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My girls said you have to read this book. It's on my top ten. So I picked it up mainly knowing that it was dystopian and that my girls never steer me wrong. The first few chapters were a bit of information overload and seemed like we were trying to cram some stuff in there quick but once that was out the way it was smooth sailing.

Liza was the daughter of a composer and a ballerina. Music has been her whole life until she gets sick with cancer and sent to live on an island where they claim to heal the sick. Meanwhile the countries are being overrun by zombies and nations are crumbling. Tommy is a soldier and he's been training to fight the hordes. He has an interesting "condition" so he fights slightly different than the others in his platoon. When he finally gets orders to head back to his home county hes elated yet sad. He has to leave behind JoJo his bitey little friend whos like a sibling to him. Once he reaches the mainland mayhem ensues.

I don't want to give too much away. I want people to go into it with an empty mind. The book has lots of character growth and learning about love. I went from rage to heartbreak in seconds.So many mysteries to unravel you're always second guessing yourself to the very end. Logan Keys weaves an interesting dystopian world. She makes you feel for these people as if they were your own. I cant wait to read the next book in the series.
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Nicole McCurdy (Emerald Book Reviews)
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb and suspenseful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2015
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I have an absolute aversion to anything sci-fi or post-apocolyptic so when the opportunity presented itself to review a book in a genre I really had no care for I was both eager to step out of my comfort zone as well as anxious as I was pretty much prejudiced against it from the start. However, I made it through chapter one, more than eager and interested to continue on.
Gods of Anthem is a YA dystopian novel set in a fairly bleak world riddled with illness and ruled through fear but with a band of a few brave warriors set to make their mark against those oppressors. It's in this strange altered world that Liza is sent back to, after having been exiled on an island for the sick. what was incredibly original about Gods of Anthem was the dual points of view in this new age. Liza is the oppressed heroine while mutated soldier Tommy is in training for the dark side of the law, tortured and brainwashed. Logan is able to give these two brilliant and unique protagonists their own distinctive voice and experiences, thus giving the reader an all encompassing thrill ride of a read.

'...He told me I balance his life. This is worrisome. What I don't tell him is that he's like four people in one and I'm in no position to balance that type of chaos. What I don't tell him is that he cuts me deeply by punishing me with his lack of visits for asking him the tough questions as a real friend might. Or how I've never been so angry in all my life when I'd realise that's what he'd done. What I don't say is, "How dare you!" And what he doesn't say, I notice, is that he's sorry."

Logan is a magician with words, each sentence she creates and the inner musings from her characters lures you in, lyrical and masterful and emotive- you're angry when you should be and upset or annoyed where it's warranted. The storyline is everything I should hate in a book and have in the past but somehow I have found myself needing more, more of Logan's incredibly mature prose and more of the stalwart and beautiful Liza and misunderstood and complicated Tommy. It's dark and angst-filled and simply stunning in every way. I can honestly say this book would make a terrific movie someday.
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Karis the reader
4.0 out of 5 stars So so good!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2015
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OK. Imagine The Hunger Games and The Walking Dead had a baby. Then imagine The 5th Wave and The Avengers had a baby. Now imagine those 2 babies growing up and having their own baby. That, my friends, is Gods Of Anthem.

The writing style is so reminiscent of Rick Yancey that I was hooked from the get go. The characterization was just so on point, the world building was so fresh, despite its familiar qualities. And the action was perfect for a first book of a series. So often have I read books that give it all up in the opening novel that the sequels fall short. I really get the sense that Keys is holding back her best and building up for a gripping and explosive series. I'm so excited at what is next to come!

So lets get into the nitty gritty. My one thing that I wasn't super keen on was the only thing that stopped me from giving the book a full 5 stars, and that was the vampire element. Vampire's are not really my thing so I wasn't really into Joelle as a character, and at this point I think she could have not been there and it not have effected the story in any way. I'm happy to be proven wrong later in the series if she comes back into it in an important way later and the vampire element becomes integral, but for now, that was my only one downside.

Liza - Liza is a very interesting character, and whilst she wasn't my favourite, she made a great MC. I love how strong she is despite of how broken she is, and I love that she speaks up for injustice.

Jeremy - Well! I didn't see that coming! That is all I can say on this. Just READ it if you want to know what I mean!!!

Tommy - Tommy was by far my favourite character. I loved reading his story a bit more, loved how it came together at the end, literally cannot wait for the next book!

Nate - My favourite secondary character. I hope we see him again. I couldn't stop smiling when he pulled that baseball bat out from behind the crucifix! What a badass!

I'm pretty into Zombies, and I really liked the idea that in this world, you don't necessarily die from a zombie bite.

Ugh, I don't want to say too much and give spoilers, so I think I will stop with just this; To sum up - if you are into dystopian novels, love a good rebellion and likewise, into crossing genres, DEFINITELY read GODS OF ANTHEM!
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Lorraine
5.0 out of 5 stars A well paced page turner.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2015
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Until nearly the end of the book, you go back and forth between two stories, told side by side from the point of view of two people, leading totally separate lives. You know they are going to link up, but you don't know how.

There's mystery, suspense, action and romance. Real characters with depth and emotions. Some amazing world-building and a unique plot.

There are some 'slow' moments, but that just gives you chance to breath.
All in all it's a well paced page turner.

The ending leaves a lot of questions unanswered, which sets you up for the next book.

I can't wait for the sequel!
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2.0 out of 5 stars It's okay
Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2017
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To be honest I did not like this story. It is well written. The characters are dysfunctional though that is due to the world they live in.
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars ZOMBIES!! and other really cool stuff.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2015
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Do not read this book if you have something important to do --you won't be able to put it down. Very addictive book for fans of apocalyptic YA. Great characters, satisfying plot and some zombie action too. Whoop.
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