Isolation by Dan Wells Series: Partials
Published by Balzer + Bray on 8/28/12
Genres: YA Post-Apococalyptic/Dystopian
Format: eBook
Source: Amazon
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Two decades before the events of Partials, the world was locked in a different battle for survival: a global war for the last remaining oil reserves on the planet. It was for the Isolation War that the American government contracted the ParaGen Corporation to manufacture the Partials—our last hope in reclaiming energy independence from China. And it was on these fields of battle that the seeds of humanity's eventual destruction were sown.
Isolation takes us back to the front lines of this war, a time when mankind’s ambition far outstripped its foresight. Heron, a newly trained Partial soldier who specializes in infiltration, is sent on a mission deep behind enemy lines. What she discovers there has far-reaching implications—not only for the Isolation War, but for Partials and humans alike long after this war is over.
A powerful take of our world on the brink, Isolation gives readers a glimpse into the history from which Partials was born—as well as clues to where the Partials Sequence is heading next
Series: Partials
Partials | Fragments
Novellas: Isolation
Source: Amazon
My Thoughts
Heron’s story was super interesting. We get background on why and how the Partials were created. I really enjoyed experiencing a Partial’s “birth” from their perspective, as well as the social, emotional and physical developmental processes. It was pretty fascinating and well-written. Heron had issues with being “different” from her counterparts because she was a special Partial, who would be sent on a special mission. However, she was developed with no empathy and that becomes a huge factor in her later espionage mission.
The book switched between these ‘first’ moments for Heron to her actual mission, which was pretty intense. The entire time we are with her during this mission, her group is under attack. She is only seconds ahead of the Partial army’s next move, desperately trying to prepare for them to infiltrate due to her espionage setup. We get to see Heron in serious action, and she has to make some heavy decisions. For a Partial, this scenario is all too interesting and eerie.
All in all, I truly enjoyed the journey into the mind of a Partial, especially one of Heron’s caliber. Her situation, decisions and physical capabilities were truly incredible to experience! I definitely suggest this short for any fan of the Partials series!
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I haven’t read Partials yet, but I really love when we get more background on characters and events. I know some people aren’t fans of Novella’s and short stories, but I love them.
Agreed! Loving background and history in my favorite series, for sure!
I still need to read Partials! I’ve heard it’s crazy awesome, so I really should get to it one of these days!
I’m a huge fan of these novellas now, even though I didn’t see the point when I first saw authors releasing them. Now i just want MOAR!
ME TOO! I am definitely loving the little snippets “in between” the main stories, or even historical in nature, like this one. Love!
Making me more anxious to get around to Partials. I’m tackling a few novellas today, so I feel accomplished
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