Folsom (The End of Men Book 1)

I enjoyed Folsom. Gwen and Foley’s relationship left me yearning for more. I realize this is just book 1...but I want MORE. I want all the answers now.

I love Tarryn AND Willow’s writing. I maybe went into this expecting more...I don’t know. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy the book and will absolutely get book 2, but like I said, I just wanted MORE

I’ve never been disappointed by anything Tarryn Fisher writes. She certainly knows how to evoke emotion. She creates relatable and flawed characters that force you to feel something. While Gwen is not my favorite of her heroines (considering I like some of her villains better), she is a likable character. I wish we could have had more from Folsom’s POV, especially since book two is supposed to be from a different POV. I don’t want to say too much for fear I’ll ruin the ending. What I will say is while I’m excited for book two I feel like Gwen and Falsom’s story is incomplete. I’d like to see more from their perspective before moving on to new characters.

I’m unfamiliar with Willow Aster, but I adore Tarryn Fisher. In a genre of paint-by-numbers stories, I wasn’t expecting Olivia when I first picked up The Opportunist a few years ago. It floored me. Shortly after, Fisher’s Mud Vein devastated me. Every time I read her work she inspires me to stop messing around and write. She writes damaged, flawed characters that are intensely relatable because instead of the flowery, perfect lead-heroine types, she creates us, without apologies.

It deeply pains me to say it, but Folsom, a debut series novel written by Fisher and Aster, is a wreck. This is a dystopian novel that takes place in an indeterminate future, where technology is advanced enough to create virtual/augmented reality simulations and comm devices that are far ahead of today’s technological capabilities, but somehow science is failing the In-Vitro Fertilization game. Men, through apparent war (mass devastation and nuclear war is mentioned but never shown or explained) have either died-off or become sterile, leaving only 12 virile men in what is left of the United States to repopulate the country. They are lauded and idolized but are given no choices about who they screw, and are expected to perform at least three times (so-called “appointments”) a day. Enter our heroine, Gwen. She had a dream when she was 12 about a baby and when she told her mother, they were determined to make it a reality. Being connected well enough, she and her catty sister have appointments with Folsom on the same day, each getting pregnant, and Gwen of course, getting the revered boy. During her appointment however, she learns of Folsom’s performance expectations and lack of choices. She’s appalled to learn that he usually needs pills to have sex with women and that he gets no choice or option to say no. Thus, begins the impetus of the story. Freedom of choice, freedom of speech, and the freedom to love are the ideals here, all of which are being curbed by corrupt women.

I did not realize that we needed a Handmaid’s Tale for men.

This book triggered many of my sacred cows, and that doesn’t surprise me. I enjoy being challenged by authors. This just felt completely derived from Margaret Atwood’s work, much like All Lives Matter is derived from Black Lives Matter. In this, I feel like someone watched The Handmaid’s Tale and thought, “Yeah, well, men’s sex choices matter too!” Yes of course they do, but that’s not the point, is it? The authors made sure to acknowledge the plight of women before the “End of Men” several times, but the only women who seem to do so are the ones defending the enslavement of the 12 for the “greater good” of humanity.

Our heroine is clear that she wants the End Men program to stop because it’s the humane thing to do…but she has her boy baby and is in love with one of the End Men. Her motivations, as clearly as they are explained, are never sympathetic until much later when even more Handmaid’s Tale derivations take place. The character relationships aren’t very believable, and even more, women are written with very little sympathy. The governor is tyrannical without apparent cause, the sister is a hateful bitch without apparent cause, her own mother turns on her without apparent cause….and I’m confused, because I know for a fact that these authors are women who promote supporting women. Instead, they are writing women who are the one-dimensional beasts that “I just get along better with men” women (as I once was) tend to believe. Where are the character layers? Where is the quality world-building? Hell, where is the steamy sex? I mean, at the base of all this is the desire to be turned on while I read and I’m not. I’m not moved in any way—
--except to write this.

I remembered regretting reading Tarryn Fishers’ ‘The Opportunist’ series, well ditto this book too. I am guessing ‘Folsom’ will go to about three books before anything is resolved. There was an epic and stupid cliffhanger. How can Gwen, Folsom and Laticus go through what they did, and nothing was resolved?
**Spoilers Ahead**
Folsom was taken away somewhere to be ‘harvested’ for months. Gwen was briefly imprisoned, then helped by some people who kept her and Laticus in a dingy place. Laticus a fifteen year old boy was also been ‘harvested’, then he was been pegged to join the impregnating men at age sixteen! Why will sexual abuse of a minor be okay? I know it is fiction, but am sick to my stomach reading this. Should have come with a warning. At last, Folsom ended up somewhere with, wait for it, Sophia. Gwen was kept inprisoned by the Governor. She gave birth and her son was taken from her after three days. I don’t even want to write about Laticus’ fate. This is a depressing and convoluted plot. Then the authors want me to buy another book, which will focus on another man, to know Gwen and Folsom’s fate? Not and never. Thank you.
I borrowed this book through ‘Kindle Unlimited’

don’t do dystopian books. The last dystopian series I read was Divergent in 2012-2014. I don’t do dystopian. Futuristic world settings and characters aren’t my thing. I don’t do dystopian or didn’t much ... until now. Until Tarryn Fisher and Willow Aster knocked me off my axis into the delicious dystopian world of FOLSOM.

With YEARS since my last dystopian, I had no idea what to expect with this unconventional romance. Nothing. So I went in with an open mind. I picked up Folsom, challenging myself, stepping so far from my story comfort zone that I wondered who I was, and dove into this oh-so-different-for-me book. Different is an understatement. Folsom is DARINGLY DIFFERENT. It’s unlike anything I’ve read before and so unique that it’s in its own UNIQUE UNIVERSE. Folsom is so different that I were to describe much, I’d ruin it for readers.

Once I started Folsom, I didn’t want to ... I wouldn’t ... couldn’t stop reading. I couldn’t help but notice that this story authored by two authors was meticulously made. This author duo of Fisher and Asters write so seamlessly together as one solid voice, so seamless that you’ll be hard-pressed to tell where one starts and the other stops. I couldn’t put down this DELICIOUS DYSTOPIAN DELIGHT that became my far-out realm and reality. Its powerful and passionate plot of a female-dominate world with male pollinators DOMINATED ME. The strong and smoldering hero and heroine melted together and made me fall in love with them fast. This raw and riveting romance set in another world suddenly became my world.

Thrilling, tender, and thought-provoking, Folsom takes you so far to the edge that you’ll be powerless to stop the fall of feels. This BOUNDARY-BREAKING BOOK beguiled me the whole time reading! Bold, beautiful, and blisteringly smart, Folsom is UTTERLY UNFORGETTABLE. I FELT this Folsom fantasy world as it were my reality. Folsom UNEQUIVOCALLY OWNED every ounce of me. Every thought. Every feel. EVERYTHING. Folsom is EVERYTHING!

”I’ve been living without feeling anything and now I feel everything.”

I can’t recommend Folsom highly enough! There aren’t enough stars for this out-of-this world romance! A TOP 2018 READ!!!

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**My review contains some minor plot spoilers**

Very original storyline. Folsom is one of only twelve men left on the planet. Women are in charge. But, despite the endless research, sperm fertilizing an egg still seems to be the only way to repopulate the planet. So, the men are put to work. Seems fun for them, right? Not for Folsom. Having sex with three women per day can get tiresome. And lonely. He doesn't get to choose. He's the property of the government.

But then he meets Gwen. Yes, she desperately wants a baby but she also doesn't see Folsom as a machine. She wants to know him. And that throws him.

I think the authors missed an opportunity here. The world they built with all women in power isn't much better. Of course there will always be corruption but that's all we saw. They didn't show us any of the ways things would improve. That was disappointing.

Also, they completely ignored our two most basic and prominent questions that needed answers:
1. Do STDs not exist anymore? All that unprotected sex. Eww.
2. What the hell happened that killed off all the men? There was no back story.

I also encountered the infamous Fisher plot hole. How can the Pippas exist unnoticed? Every pregnancy and sex of a baby is well documented. I don't get it.

There was also an infuriating cliffhanger. I just don't know what's going to happen since Folsom and Gwen's story isn't complete yet book two is from another character's pov. The originality kept me turning the page, otherwise I would have rated this book lower. I recommend passing on this one.

*Read through Kindle Unlimited*

"WOMEN ARE NOT STUPID. That’s why they outlasted us. While men destroyed each other with hydrogen bombs and wars, Mother Nature took care of the rest, sterilizing what was left of the already dwindling male population. The women who had to bury husbands, and fathers, and sons were already rebuilding, looking for solutions. Already superior in their physical design, their bodies build life with two key ingredients. One they need from us, but give them time and I’m sure they’ll find another way. I live in their world now: the age of women."
Folsom is the book I didn’t know I needed to read. I wish I was able to witness this dystopian world with my very own eyes. A world where women ruled and men were at their beck and call. Folsom is such a unique story, with the right amount of sexiness, romance and rebellion. The weight of the world is being carried on the shoulders of 12 men in hopes to repopulating the world and birth more males. This story had a more deeper meaning than I expected it to have. It was thought provoking.

"For the truth to make a difference, it needs to be said by one person at a time, until there’s a noise loud enough to make a difference."

Gwen. The world needs more woman like Gwen. I want to surround myself with the Gwen’s of the world. The empathetic kind, that are feisty and caring and just want better for the world. Folsom. My sweet baby Folsom. A man that deserves better. It was awesome getting to be inside his head and get to know the vulnerable side of him. Now, Gwen and Folsom were a breath of fresh air. I enjoyed how Gwen slowly broke down Folsom’s walls and how she kept surprising him. He had no clue how to handle her.

"In another world Gwen would be refreshing, in this world she is dangerous."

Two things I know after finishing this book is that Folsom was a story Tarryn was meant to co-write and I seriously need to read Willow Aster’s books. I’ve clearly been missing out on Aster’s stories.

Lastly, my only issue I had with this story was that it dragged on a bit toward the end and then the last two chapters felt rushed. Other than that I’m really looking forward to the next installment in the End of Men Series and learn about what the hell happened at the end!!!!!

OMG What did I just read? Tarryn Fisher and Willow Aster make for an amazing duo. This book was completely unique and fully kept my attention. I haven’t read a dystopian romance in the longest time and I was addicted to this one! From start to finish, I didn’t want to put it down.

Times have changed and the world that we know is over. The male species is almost extinct, save for 12 End Men who are tasked with traveling to the regions and repopulating the nation. Folsom it he original End Men. He’s been with more women that he can count, and impregnated hundreds. He’s a hero. None of these women have ever meant anything to him… Until he met Gwen.

Gwen has always wanted a baby. But that is something most women want and never get the chance. She gets her chance when she gets a night with Folsom. She hopes to get pregnant, but never dreams of anything else. Then the feelings come into play…


This was forbidden love at its finest. It was angsty and was so much more than a romance. It’s a book that made me think. It challenged the normal things we think and believe as a society. The characters were interesting, intelligent, and brave. I loved the twists and turns, and the fact that it kept me guessing throughout.

I was captivated by the world Fisher & Aster created. It was brilliant, the way the ‘Age of Women’ was portrayed, and I love how they blew the normal gender stereotypes out of the water. I can’t even wait for the second book. I need it, like, yesterday! That cliffy was brutal, but thankfully the next book will be out soon! If you’re looking for an original read that has great prose, strong and brave characters, and an unputdownable story, check out Folsom!

It’s always like Christmas has come early when a new Tarryn Fisher novel drops and my greedy little hands can’t unwrap the package quickly enough. Folsom was no different in that aspect - I sat on the edge of my seat, completely captivated with this story.

While I have read many dystopians over the years, I can honestly say that I have never read anything quite like Folsom. I am a big fan of The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu but I never did get around to reading the book. Folsom does sport some similarities, just imagine the genders being reversed. It’s really quite interesting and refreshing to imagine a world where the men are the weaker sex and women the oppressors. The authors did a wonderful job portraying this “Age of Women” and the lengths humanity will go to to preserve the human race on one end, and the price it costs to stand up for what is right on the other.

This book was smart, sexy, unique, engrossing, and at times even brutal. The pacing was perfect and the two authors writing seamed into perfection. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a notable and engaging storyline. This book made me think and I cannot wait to see where the story goes next!

It's no secret I love everything Tarryn Fisher writes, so when I saw she was pairing with Willow Aster, another author I love, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. I'm grateful for the opportunity to read an ARC from these two sought-after authors and give my thoughts on this original story. I absolutely loved the concept behind this book because it is something I have never read before. I haven't read The Handmaid's Tale or watched the Hulu series yet, but I'm speculating the two may have similar vibes, but with the genders reversed. The take on the men being the weaker sex was incredibly interesting to fathom, as it is something I've never pondered in such depth before. I really enjoyed the new places the pairing of these two authors took my mind to!

The beginning of the story was very strong and exciting, as this dystopian society was built in my mind. The setting was well thought and executed. However, toward the middle, I felt the plot slowing down a bit. There were parts I needed to be fleshed out a bit more for my liking. More description was needed and a stronger connection between the characters would have made their quick relationship more believable. I also felt as if some of the action sequences during the climatic events came across slightly rushed. I think these are easy oversights when two writers with unique styles come together to form one story, similar to the Fisher/Hoover collaboration with the Never, Never series.

Readers should also be warned this is a bit of departure from the styles we've become used to from both authors, as Folsom takes on more of an erotic feel. Though I'm not really comfortable with lots of graphic scenes and descriptions, I felt the writing of these moments were justified and almost essential to the plot. This might be something more conservative readers, like myself, have to overlook while reading to experience the fullness of Folsom.

My very favorite thing about this novel was being able to get into Folsom's head and explore how a society like the one created would affect a man. I feel like these two female authors gave Folsom a distinctly male voice, an impressive feat, in my opinion. His fractured soul and the torment he faced was heartbreaking. Being able to empathize with him wasn't something I was expecting upon starting this novel, though it was a welcome experience. I honestly couldn't believe I would find myself rooting for a man in a female-dominant society. This truly shows how persuasive this duo's writing can be. Don't get me wrong, this is still a highly feminist novel, but it takes a deeper look at the heart of humanity as a whole while diving into the polarized genders of this particular society.

Despite the downfalls, I still really enjoyed reading this story and look forward to seeing this series through. I am eager to learn more about Folsom and see if the characters can overcome the oppressive society and begin a new world. I hope Tarryn and Willow will take their time with the series despite how demanding their fans, without doubt, will be (myself included). This series is full of potential and can be something really great. I'm giving this one 3.5 stars, rounding up to four with the hope of a five-star follow-up to come.

“I’d been living without feeling anything and now I feel everything.”

Two amazing authors team up to give us a brand new series that just screams EPIC! Why’d I wait so long to start this book, you ask? Truth is, I have no clue and I’m already kicking my own *** for not starting it sooner! Silver lining? I don’t have to wait so long for book two (JACKAL) to come out! And OMG, after absolutely devouring FOLSOM, I need the next book ASAP!

FOLSOM, book one in the new End of Men series by Tarryn Fisher and Willow Aster, took me by surprise in the best way possible. It’s original. It’s dangerous. It’s exciting. It’s entertaining and HELLA SEXY! I’m talking INSANELY SEXY! I might confuse some people here, but while I was reading about Folsom, Gwen, and the rest of this amazing cast of characters, I got a real Hunger Games/Handmaid’s Tale kind of vibe. And you don’t really need to know what that means…all you need to know is that I already believe that this book…this series belongs on the big screen. It’s THAT explosive and unique and sexy that you just want to see it come to life in front of your eyes.

But if we can’t have that, it’s no biggie because Fisher and Aster are PROS! Their writing is seamless, flawless, and has so much depth to it, you just feel these characters come to life with each turn of the page. I loved it! I devoured it! I crave more of it! Both Fisher and Aster’s words BELONG on the pages together. I can’t wait to see what’s next for the END OF MEN!

*ARC provided by the authors*

In this dystopian world Fisher and Asher have created, the time of women has arrived. Men are near extinction thanks to war in times past. Only 12 remain. The End Men are tasked by the government, Society, to serve their country by repopulating it one child at a time. Seen as heros and idolized as saviors, no one sees the toll their duty takes on these men. Forced to have sex with multiple women each day by "appointment", pumped full of drugs to ensure they can preform, the inability to refuse to sleep with a woman... no one sees that what's happening is sex slavery when you whittle it down to the bare bones.

But when determined, stubborn Gwen meets the original End Man, Folsom, everything starts to change. Nothing will stop Gwen from shedding light on the conditions the End Men are subjected to and the inhumane expectations this female-governed world has for those few with a Y chromosome.

Falling into a rule as the face of rebellion, Gwen fights to right the injustice of their society while desperately trying to save the man she loves and the future of their unborn son, who will be fated to live his father's life if nothing changes.

Very interesting book! Love the idea of a female dominated world that has just as many flaws as the male dominated one of the past. Definitely a unique storyline. There's a bit of a cliffhanger, so that was disappointing. But it ensured I'll be impatiently waiting for the next book, Kasper!

Ok... So I just recently started watching the Handmaidens Tale. I couldn't help, but think of that while reading this. Besides that - I LOVED this book. The characters were well rounded and I connected with them. I honestly can't say that I experienced the eye roll or exasperation of these characters. I breezed through the page like I was dying for air and I still haven't reached the surface yet. Major book hangover and with that cliffhanger - F**k! This book kept me glued and I didn't want to put it down!
Gwen is pretty constant with her personality and I loved how she grew more into herself. Folsom PEOPLE! I believe I have found me a new BBF. The plot and story of this was tripped out and found myself gawking at times. How refreshing this was. Truly original! This collaboration was amazing. I don't know who wrote which POV, but it was solid. Well done ladies! This isn't my first Tarryn book and I had high hopes for it. Nailed it! As for Willow, I will definitely be looking more into her books. Phew! What a ride this read was. The whole premise of "age of women" was insane and brilliantly executed! The expectations and stress of the End Men - well let's say it made me feel a little uneasy, but in a good way. BTW thanks for my late night read. I need sleep now. I tip my hat to this book!

“There could be a torrential downpour destroying every single one of those signs, turning them into pulp, and her words would still live inside of the people who hold them. Words are a powerful weapon and they never die.”

Although a quick read, clocking in at 210 pages, Folsom has been one of my favorite romance reads so far this year. I find myself to be more picky about my romances than any other genre and I am happy to say I was not disappointed. If I remember correctly, I snagged this one with my Kindle Unlimited after seeing it float around twitter. But it wasn’t the blurb that reeled me in, no… it was the reviews (so yay once again to the reviewers!)

There was one part, when our main characters are in a SIM (I guess you’ll just have to find out what that is), that I cried. See, I love a book that can reach deep enough down to touch me to the point of tears.

I was so happy to see that this wasn’t just a sappy romance. It’s plot reeked of the urgency for justice, the crux of a bleak future and the plight of the humans that said future rests heavily upon.

Sure, the whole “men going extinct” plot has been played on and on by numerous writers, but this story really takes the cake where I’m concerned. It’s different and it’s solid. I’m confident that the next book in the End of Men series (releases June 29, 2018) will be well received and I’m excited to find out what happens next!

I’m sitting here biting my nails after having finished this book. Not sure how to feel yet. I loved it, got interested pretty quickly, which was unexpected because i really didn’t want to read this book. I started off with the idea of just reading the sample to cement my decision to not read it only for the simple fact that i knew it would be different... i read the whole thing.

The ending is what made me pause the most. Please. Please don’t make this a story where i have to read about Folsom falling for Sophia. They’re alone, they’re bonding over the baby being born. I won’t be able to handle it. This would really ruin the book for me, and even if Folsom and Gwen got back together later, it would be a dark cloud hanging over their happy ending. If they even get that. Feeling stressed.

A truly unique story.
I felt trapped after only one page. It’s sort of brilliant if you think about it...... female survival, we outlasted all men.
The reason we love this idea? Maybe because we really are the stronger species......
Who knows, either way- the book was brilliant.
Disturbing, provoking thought you wouldn’t normally have. I enjoyed all of the possibilities told by these amazing story tellers.
I hope everyone takes a chance on this book. It really makes you wonder what the plan would be if this situation occurred. The massive cliffy has me in constant thought. I'm gonna need book two ASAP ladies.
It was a fast, easy read and I recommend to everyone.
Happy Reading Peeps,
Nic
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This was... interesting and different. Unusual for me, it wasn't the love story that kept me interested- it was the society. I wanted to know more about this unexplained phenomena that killed the men. I wanted to hear about how women went about rebuilding society and what their day to day lives were like. The luke warm, meh on development, romance was back seat for me. And the end!? SPOILERS ahead. The fact that they killed the kid when Gwen had given up her helicopter spot for him was infuriating. AND THEN to have her craptastic sister living with Folsom and him delivering her baby!? That was the ending Gwen deserved. And regardless of the fact that literally nothing was solved at the end of this book, I won't be reading the next.

Brilliant! A unique story perfectly delivered by Fisher and Aster. I am chomping at the bit for the next one.

“She storms out without another word and I close my eyes satisfied. This is the way it should be. Men allowed to hunt.”

“She holds my face in her hands and studies me like she’s checking to see how bruised my insides are.“

Wonderfully developed characters that you can’t help but be invested in. I couldn’t read fast enough and will read it again. When I heard they were writing a book together, Folsom is not what I expected. It was an amazing surprise.

Reviewed by Becky for JoandIsaLoveBooks

Freaking brilliant book!
I hate myself for reading it before the rest of the series is out, but it is so good.
I'm a fan of dystopian, especially when it's believable like this one.
It's riveting, fast paced, and never dull.
Gwen didn't want war. She just wanted justice.
The struggle and pain of injustice is balanced with love and all the goodness of humanity. Brilliant.
A word of caution: I wouldn't hand this book to my mother or daughter (I have boys though, but just saying and my mom wouldn't appreciate the sex and language). I will say it's very tastefully done though. So read on.

Tarryn alone writes stories that are so weird yet I always fall in love with their psychological pull. Now add Willow to this new mix and how can I not get completely sucked in?! I was so apprehensive to read this story, thinking it was not going to be up my alley so to speak. I started it and could not put it down! The story is post apocalyptic and yet I can completely correlate some of our current feminist topics with what the opinions of the characters had. I love the complete oddity of the unconventional love that evolves.

More females than males, they force the men to be traveling sex slaves. They steal make babies. What kind of dirt is this. not my kind of book????????
Can I give it zero stars

To be honest, the premises are intriguing and the read is hot at the beginning, sort of dystopian setting. I came to love Folsom. But then I though that instead to use him that way, a sperm bank would make more sense. Then, toward the end I was heartbroken - that was not the way I though it will end. So I went ahead to read Jackal and could not concentrate on his story because I was worry about Folsom and Gwen and still not get a proper ending for them. So, no, this was not an easy read even the writing is great.

Wowzers.
This story was so good! Playing like a movie in front of me, I was pulled in from the very beginning, and I couldn’t look away.

With a storyline so refreshingly unique, I was captivated. Never a dull moment, there was always something happening to keep me wanting more. Needing to know more.

There were characters I loved, and some I loved to hate. I fell for Gwen and Folsom immediately, loving the way they connected.

I need book 2 like yesterday, please and thank you.

This was my first experience with either of these authors and let me tell you, I did not walk away disappointed. In a society heavily dominated by women, with only twelve known verile men (former USA), only the wealthy can afford to procreate. The twelve men are a commodity; they're enslaved by the responsibility and "honor" of repopulating the nation. Readers learn fairly quickly that this honor comes at a great cost: the mens' freedom. Forced into copulating upwards of three and four times a day, our hero is forced to take enhancers that put his very life at risk. He strikes up a bond with our heroine and her actions bring the entire system to the precipice of the end.

This is a refreshing play on the post-apocalyptic society genre of fiction.

Humankind may prevail, but will our humanity?

This book was so good and exceeded my expectations. I’m a Gwen. I absolutely love her character, so strong and fights for what she believes is right and for the underdog. And Folsom my heart goes out to him. Even though it’s dystopian I can so relate to the story line. I can’t wait for the upcoming books. I also love that we got a sneak peak cameo of a favorite older character Greer. Thank you Willow and Tarryn for this awesome book today to distract me from life.

WOW! I thought originally this was going to be another telling of the handmaids tale just in reverse. I was wrong. I also thought that this was going to be a feminist book that all guys were bad and all girls were good. I don't know why I doubted the story line, or two of my favorite authors.

Please put all preconceived notions out of your mind. Do not hesitate, just read this tale. This frightening, loving, adrenaline pumping story will have you guessing and wondering how this will all turn out...and you'll be wrong.

Greatly looking forward to the next volume.

It’s a proper dystopian novel. In a world, where men are few, too few, it is the age of women. Men are only celebrated as sperm donors, end men, men who travel around the US having sex with several women a day to repopulate. Problem is, only 12 men are known to exist. When you fall in love with one, and he falls in love with you, how does that change you and how you see the world? Waiting excitedly for Jackal!

This book was devastating and thought provoking. I love both Fisher and Aster’s books and knew this would be a favorite. I’m a fan of the dramatic and dystopian setting, the characters were great and the premise was intriguing. It’s not a book for everyone but it’s definitely a terrific and well written read. I need to step away from this story now and decompress, so many feelings and emotions!

My Fisher cherry was popped with this book!!!

I loved this so much it hurt!! This is my absolute favorite genre so they get points right there, but the writing and charachters were on point!! Gwen was absolutely amazing and her connection with not just Folsum but Laticus also......I just loved it so much!!! Evil cliff hanger not withstanding I can't wait for book 2!!!

First, I love a good dystopian romance. That being said, dystopian has to be written well. There has to be an actual universe that is outside ours, but similar enough to make it some what believable. Fisher and Asher do just that. They weave this beautiful, believable world. Then they place some genuine characters into that world. Then they give these characters some effed up realities, and BAM! All the sudden you're feeling empathy for a guy whose basically a male prostitute. It's actually quite impressive how the authors write this awful situation in, while still keeping the characters empathetic and relatable.

If the content is scaring you away, take the plunge. You won't regret it. This isn't an uncomfortable, smutty read. There is a real and encompassing story line here, that will leave you dying for more!

- Chey

So this is like a reverse handmaidens tale with a little bit of Hunger Games rebellion and I love it. I am so here for this story. I read this in a few hours because it was so good and I’m just glad that I decided to read this. I am so in love with Folsom and Gwen and I hate the Governor so freaking much. I cannot wait for the next one!!!!!

Enjoyed reading this different futurist world created by Fisher and Aster! The way to worlds has resorted to the end of men times is outlandish and yet, intriguing itself. I feel like the end of the book was more of a climax than a cliffhanger but I am absolutely anticipating book 2 of the series. This world seems appropriately fitting as to the direction our world seems to be taking on this new age today....definitely pick it up, it’s a fun read.

This is the best dystopia of this year!!! I could picture everything in this book so vividly. The dynamic between characters was so well written. These are 2 of my favorite authors and I'm so glad they decided to team up for this series. Can't wait for the rest of the books! I could totally see this being made into a movie! Fingers crossed!