Dark Inside

"Roberts...masterfully [keeps] suspense high as the teens search for food, clothing and hiding places while fighting off attacks. The simple details of survival, such as living without electricity and refrigeration, fascinate as much as the fight scenes. Overall, a spirit of optimism wins through the post-apocalyptic despair. The four separate threads share enough common elements that, although distinct, they merge into a coherent narrative. Well-balanced, realistic suspense."--"Kirkus Reviews" "The suspense and frissons [are] offered up in abundance by this successful debut."--"Booklist" "Amidst the recent glut of doomsday scenarios, Roberts makes her story stand out by focusing both on the physical challenges of finding safety in a world gone mad as well as the psychological devastation experienced by each of the teens. The terror of seeing friends suddenly transformed into monsters is keenly felt, but it is the teens' disillusionment with themselves, and particularly their ability or willingness (or lack thereof) to lead that is most affecting. ... Readers looking to prepare themselves for the end of the world might do well to start here."--"BCCB" "A fascinating blend between Matheson's "I Am Legend" and Collins's "The Hunger Games", "Dark Inside" will engross readers from the first written words, leaving them captivated by strong, compelling characters as well as the savage, destructive world they have to survive. Told from split narrations, a sense of unity is established that furthers the plot considerably and brings urgency and life to the book. Well-written and brilliant, "Dark Inside" will not disappoint."--"VOYA"