After Shocks is a YA Psychological Drama and the second book in the Reboot Series written by Author Phill Featherstone. In this story the reader is introduced to the main protagonist, Lander Shaw who left his family and Sister Kerryl (Paradise Girl) behind and set off on a journey to find out more about the infection and find a future for himself. Along the way he discovers some alarming truths including the fate of his sister, and it soon becomes apparent that those who he has sought solace and refuge with are not who they appear to be and have ulterior motives.
This is a superbly written and highly entertaining read full of realism, drama and tension keeping the reader gripped and firmly engaged in the story. There is very little to distract from the plot which moves at a really good pace throughout, and is filled with plenty of twists and turns. The Author has the reader on the edge of their seats and cleverly constructs the plot to not only tell Lander’s story but provide more insight as to what happened to his sister Kerryl behind the scenes and why. Both books can be read as stand alone’s but I would say that the reader will have a far better experience by reading them in sequence.
Like Kerryl, her brother Lander’s character is well developed and it is very easy for the reader to empathise and connect with him. You can feel the same guilt, loneliness, doubts, fears and insecurities, especially following our own experiences of the Coronavirus Pandemic. The secondary characters are very likeable and credible too, although a warning that there are some moments in the book which may be a potential trigger to anyone whose suffered loss, including the loss of a child/baby.
I really enjoyed Aftershocks and I am awarding 5 stars!
