Series: Quick Reads #2
Published by: Paper Gold Publishing
Release Date: May 14, 2016
Genre: Dystopian
Purchase here, AmazonLife is tough for Zoe in her changing world. As a small child, her voice can never be heard and she may as well be invisible. Except as a slave.
Also in this series:
The Tin of Honey is a dystopian tale which was originally published in The Writers’ Stuff: A Multi-Genre Anthology, and later in Holly’s own short story collection, Tendrils. The story has been expanded to a length suitable for a Quick Read book.
“Captivating look at the future” “Another must read from Holly Barbo.”ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Stories 2016 Semi-Finalist
Review Samples:
I was given this book to give an honest review.
The story is a poignant one about a tiny orphan trying to make her way in an ugly world. Holly paints a harsh reality for tiny Zoe and her struggle to survive. You find yourself wanting to help her. The end of the story is a surprise but worthy of Holly's expertise as an accomplished author and story teller.
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The story moves quickly through time and space, the reader never feels rushed or confused. Each setting is vividly and poignantly depicted with a minimum of carefully chosen words, and a strict attention to detail. As a result, the reader is drawn into Barbo's severe and unforgettable world in a very powerful way. The conclusion is not only as surprising as it is redemptive, but also leaves the reader wanting more...the mark of a well-written story. "The Tin of Honey" … appears to be written for a fast paced world with little time for longer novels. I heartily recommend it.