| Interesting dystopian premise that had no follow up whatsoever. 
This is a dreadfully boring uneventful book, it follows the story of a mother of two fighting to keep her children safe from the government after her husband disappeared under suspicious circumstances.
Great, now what? The book is just one long journey across Australia and the ocean to Indonesia to find her husband and nothing much happens that's "thrilling"

Mim is not likeable nor relatable, her decisions and motivations are questionable, her children are insufferable.. and more so the writing itself isn't good and can get down right awful at times.

honestly I don't have much to say about this book besides: poor writing and wasted potential 

I hated this book. The main character was so unlikeable - I finished it because the plot was great, but the entire book I was screaming at the mother. Holier than thou, whiny, making stupid decisions - I could not deal with her! The kids were great, and most of the other characters, but Miriam made this book nearly unreadable. 

She reminds me of that person that would cut in line at the coffee shop because “she’s a mum”, and who says she’s a “strict mum” but lets her kids rule the roost. I wish I’d liked this book, but would not recommend.