From Goodreads: When the environment is ravaged by rising sea levels and monstrous storms, America is divided and survival becomes more precious than love.

After their haven in the woods is compromised, Nada and her tribe must decide whether they want to hike all the way from California to Washington D.C. in the dead of winter with the Guardians on their tail. Nada isn’t certain she wants to spend the rest of her life living in an underground shelter with Isaac, even if it means living comfortably and free of fear. Nada thinks this is the most difficult decision she has ever had to make until an even more difficult decision presents itself. Will love or shelter conquer all?

This is a post-apocalyptic novella.

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I’m having a really hard time coping with the end of this series!  A really hard time!  Talk about the unexpected!  I guess I should have seen it coming; I mean, the beginning of the series, book one, even said it was going to happen, but I didn’t think it was literal… This book defies the rules of good versus evil here, and I can’t quite cope!  Nor can I get it out of my mind. This, although it bugs me to no end, makes this an awesome read!  I love books that make me stop and analyze, re-think, and examine myself, and that’s exactly what Welti has caused me to do through this epic ending to such a good series.

I’d love to tell you what happens, but I can’t… and likewise, I really can’t discuss the characterization here either, because I think it’ll give away the ending, but just know that this was a jarring conclusion that still has me reeling, hours after reading it.  Amazing.  And in all honesty, I can’t see how this series could end any other way, though I really wish it did!  You have to read this.  Trust me.  Four stars.

I received a copy of this novella from the author in exchange for an honest review.