Book Review for River Rising by Natasha S. Brown

 

The Water Thief #3

River Rising by Natasha S. Brown

Published:  November 14, 2024

Taken from Goodreads:  What's a ratter to do when caught in rising waters?

In her attempts to stop the highsiders from oppressing the labor class, River Quinn is competing to win a seat as an advocate. Racing through the stands at Amherst's Guardian Games, she narrowly escapes capture after qualifying for the semi-finals. She returns to Defiance Outpost with one thing on her mind--discovering if Addax has betrayed her.

Protests and unrest spread among the labor class while people look to her for direction, but the further she travels on her defiant path, the less confident she is. River needs all the help she can get if the ratters survive Lysander's desperate grab for power. But can River and her friends weather the storm to build the world they've been fighting for—or will they die trying?

 

My Thoughts:  Book three in the The Water Thief Series is the perfect continuation of a series of books that I am enjoying.   I am a fan of dystopian books and Natasha S. Brown has written a great series.   

I am invested in the characters and River’s quest to make the world a better place.   River is a character that I need to win, she needs to fulfill her quest to take the power away from the rich and even it out with the poor.   She is a Robin Hood character with a twist of Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games).  Her grit and perseverance make her a hero.

The Water Thief Series does need to be read in order.    Each book starts where the one before it ends.   The storyline is continuous.    I recommend starting with book1, The Water Thief, and continuing to read them straight through.   All three of the books are available now.

Thank you to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

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Meet Natasha Brown (taken from her website):  I am passionate about writing imaginary worlds. When I'm not writing, you can find me working on outdoor projects, gardening, or having fun with my family and furry friends.