Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Tier 1 (Tier Trilogy #1) by Cindy Gunderson {Review}

Tier 1 (Tier Trilogy #1) by Cindy Gunderson
ebook, 315 pages
Published September 2019 by Button Press LLC 
Source:  Kindle Unlimited

https://amzn.to/39Rl0ma   

A virus nearly wiped out the human race. But is controlled survival a future worth living?

The post-apocalyptic routine couldn’t be better for Kate. Doing her part to rebuild the world’s population, her husband and their genetically privileged children are her pride and joy. But as her spouse becomes distant, she fears her flawless family is on the brink of collapse.

Confused and distraught as he continues to withdraw, Kate finds comfort in a handsome younger man who mentors her son. But as she and her new beau become entwined, her husband suddenly reasserts his claim. And giving in to his renewed loyalty could set their carefully ordered society ablaze.

Will Kate build the life she dares desire or be stained by betrayal?

Tier 1 is the first book in the thrilling Tier science fiction trilogy. If you like heartfelt characters, clean romance, and thought-provoking takes on dystopia, then you’ll adore Cindy Gunderson’s binge-worthy tale. 
 
My Review: 5 Stars

Gunderson does a great job of building a futuristic society based on three tiers. I could actually visualize this happening one day, which was eerie in some ways. Kate is a solid protagonist and it was very enjoyable to watch her try and balance her duties with her own wishes in a seemingly impossible system.

I really liked that the main characters in this series are adults with families, as it gave more credibility to a believable reality. There is also a slight edginess to this tale, with love and passion, loyalties and friendships, and secrets and betrayal, with a healthy dose of mystery. I loved the characters, but honestly--I'm not sure who to really trust, and just when I think I knew what was up, I was surprised.

This world is built slow and steadily, but by the end, it was quite thrilling, and has me desperate to clear my reading schedule and finish out the series.

Content: moderate romance (innuendo, implications of intimacy with very mild descriptions leading up to fade-to-black)

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