Blurb:
In a future where the human race has split into three species, the mentally-evolved Illuminatos have conquered the other two in a brutal Evolutionary War. Now, the seven most powerful Illuminatos, the Council, control the Earth, ruling over the other two human species through violent oppression.
As one of the defeated physically-evolved Corporis, Samara lost everything: her family, her freedom, and her will to fight. But when her master, Lord Wyatt Faraday, commands her to find the mysterious leader of the Resistance, Tristan, everything she thought she knew is challenged.
Tristan is an Illuminatos who has turned his back on his own kind to follow his principles. An idealist hoping to restore peace and equality for all species, he cannot escape his past, and it may force him to make a terrible choice.
Their meeting will change the world, but will it be for the better?
Review:
I really liked the premise of this book and how both the Corporis and Illuminatos gifts were the product of human evolution (genetics has always fascinated me.) Beyond the science, the future world described in The Drift was technologically advanced and described in such a way that it felt not only plausible, but possible. The author did a great job of focusing on the story line and incorporating the scientific bits as part of the narrative. It was never overwhelming in that respect, which is sometimes problematic with sci-fi works.
There was enough action in the book to keep my interest throughout, and although it’s a lengthy novel, it didn’t feel that way. The pacing was done well, and I enjoyed the fight scenes.
There is also a bit of romance involved in the story. At first, it felt as though the romance portion wasn’t relevant to the overall plot, but once I reached the 75% mark in the story, its purpose became apparent. It definitely has its place in the story, and without it, the ending would have been far less impactful.
That ending… I haven’t read a book that wrecked me so emotionally in a long time. It was a fitting end for the book, yes, but the final 20% or so was heartbreaking. If you plan to read The Drift, buy yourself a box of tissues for that ending.
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