Eve of Man by Giovanna and Tom Fletcher

"AGAINST ALL ODDS, SHE SURVIVED.
THE FIRST GIRL BORN IN FIFTY YEARS.
THEY CALLED HER EVE . . .

All her life Eve has been kept away from the opposite sex. Kept from the truth of her past.

But at sixteen it's time for Eve to face her destiny. Three potential males have been selected for her. The future of humanity is in her hands. She's always accepted her fate.

Until she meets Bram.

Eve wants control over her life. She wants freedom.

But how do you choose between love and the future of the human race?

EVE OF MAN is the first in an explosive new trilogy by bestselling authors Giovanna & Tom Fletcher."

Hardcover, 400 pages

Published May 31st 2018 by Michael Joseph

With thanks to NetGalley and the authors for my copy of the book.

My Review

Wow, this had me hooked from the first page! Giovanna and Tom have created a well drawn out, complex society with a rich history. While I have read other books with a similar idea of girls no longer being born in the world, the authors have brought a fresh spin to the idea in a gripping and enjoyable read.

Eve is a likeable character, strong-willed but thoughtful and caring about those she knows and loves. She has been brought up in a very sheltered existence and is naive in many ways, but is always curious about the world. I loved seeing her character develop throughout the story and I look forward to seeing how she develops further in the rest of the trilogy.

The other key protagonist is Bram, who Eve has had a connection to all her life, although she's never known his name. I really enjoyed reading the story from his point of view. It helped me realise just how much Eve doesn't know about her world and just how many secrets are being kept.

The story is fast paced and there is an aura of mystery and secrets. I did find it a little cheesy at times when some of the characters talk about mother nature and what 'she' would want, but it did work in the context of the book. 

The book ends on a major cliffhanger and I can't wait to read the rest of the series. 5 out of 5 from me.

The Authors

Giovanna

Giovanna grew up in Essex with her Italian dad Mario, mum Kim, big sister Giorgina and little brother Mario, and spent most of her childhood talking to herself (it seems no one wanted to listen) or reading books.

At thirteen she left Essex behind to attend the full-time Sylvia Young Theatre School, where she met her husband Tom Fletcher. Following SYTS she completed an acting BA (hons) at Rose Bruford – since then she's been acting, chaperoning mini actors and dabbling in a spot of freelance journalism.

Giovanna is a firm believer in the power of magpies and positive energy. To see what makes Giovanna smile, view her blog at www.giovannasworld.com, or her Twitter page @mrsgifletcher

Tom

Tom Fletcher is an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and children's author.