"Year One" by Nora Roberts

As an avid reader, I look for all types of books to read. Even genres that are not by favorite I still will try a new book here and there. I can't say that I have a favorite authors, however there are ones that I turn to when I am looking for something to read.

Typically I will ask for books as gifts for Christmas and birthdays and this past Christmas "Year One" by Nora Roberts was one of my gifts. I didn't know a whole lot about it before starting it. If I had, I might have not asked for it as a gift. First off, I do read Nora Roberts books many times a year. The bit of supernatural that are in many of her books adds to the story lines and the romances in them. I have never been a fan of the apocalyptic themes (and before you ask, no I have not watched "The Walking Dead Series" or any of the shows like that. Have tried, but can't get into them). 

So starting out reading "Year One" was a bit difficult. A supernatural darkness that kills some but not others. Some of the living have magic (also called the Uncanny) and some do not. During the first portion of the book I thought "did I really ask for this?" But I pushed on. There are only a handful of books that I can say that I have not finished reading once I start. Most of the time I will continue to push through ones that I don't like because there is the chance that even halfway through it will get better. "Year One" is definitely one that got better as I read further. (In truth - it was only the first few chapters that were difficult to connect to, but they were necessary for character introductions).

This book (first in a series) details the first year (hence the title) of the new world that people are living in. One filled with death, violence, good and bad people, love and hope. As I am approaching the final pages, I am glad that I asked for and received the book, took time to read it, and eagerly awaiting the second installment that is slated for November 2018.