Victoria's Reviews > Dogchild

Another topic that I just can't resist is feral children... and combined with my love of dogs, as soon as I saw the cover of this YA dystopian fantasy, I knew that I had to read it. And I loved every page of it! Jeet is the young narrator here - tasked with writing an account of his seaside town and their ongoing war with the Day - a stronger, better supplied and more multiplied people. Jeet is one of the few dogs children in the town. Stolen by dogs, then re-captured by people and "humanized," Jeet provides a unique perspective. HIs story of a crippled, struggling post-apocalyptic world is engaging and downright fascinating from the very start. The whole world comes to life and it is such an exciting and compelling read. I really couldn't put it down! I loved the premise, the way that the relationships grown and develop and the action-packed plot! I really enjoyed this! Stylistically, there are a few things that are a bit distracting at first (the way contractions are handled), it is easy to get used to this. I am not sure if Brooks intends to write a sequel, but I certainly hope so! And I am eager to check out his books for adults as well!