Release Date: September 2014Genre: dystopian/speculative fiction
When and Where: near future, in an alternative world where the Axis powers won World War II
Protagonist: 16 year old Zara
The Story: 80 years following World War II, the former United States is occupied by Nazi soldiers who enforce the will of the Fuhrer. Hitler's super-soldiers, genetically altered in a timely fashion that allowed the Axis powers to crush the Allies, are feared and respected. Zara, only 16 years old, lives with her uncle. She desperately misses her mother, who died in an act of rebellion. When Zara witnesses a terrible act against a beloved family friend, she joins the resistance, determined to remove the Nazi government from power and ensure a different future for those she loves. Added by an unlikely ally, Zara has a secret she's ready to use to support her cause.
Reaction: At times disturbing and distressing, The Only Thing to Fear is a wildly imaginative speculative fiction novel that mixes history, science fiction, and hints of romance. At times the novel read like an X-Men comic book, but I enjoy that style of writing, so I found the tale very entertaining. There were some similarities to The Hunger Games (is Zara similar to Katniss, or what?), but I think fans of the genre will appreciate more of this type of character.
If You Liked... The Hunger Games and Among the Hidden, then The Only Thing to Fear is right up your alley.
Rating: 4
Teacher Notes: n/a
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