The Last Humans: The Complete Trilogy

This could have been a good book. It has an interesting dystopia/sci-fi premise, and a few decent plot twists. The writing, however? Awful. It needs some seriously heavy editing to be a good read. The characters are flat, uninteresting, and have not believable. Action sequences are interrupted by lengthy unnecessary explanations of the main character's thoughts and improbably long conversations. Plot development between action is by contrast brief and simplistic. The main character has no real struggles that are not immediately forgotten once they are complete. The attempt at romance is an awkward, unrealistic, eye roll-worthy train wreck that adds nothing to the plot.
If a good editor had gotten on board with this book, they could have helped to fix a lot of this. Unfortunately, this reads like a very rough first draft all throughout, and I cannot recommend it. If I had not felt like I needed to read the trilogy through to give a fair review of the whole I would have stopped after the first chapter.
I was provided this book for free for the purpose of giving an honest, unbiased review.

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I personally feel that this book is terrible. I was really excited to receive it and read it but after I got through the first few pages, I lost all interest. The writer didn't catch my attention with any exciting statements and I was having a very difficult time staying interested long enough to even write this review. I would not recommend this book. It is made for a special audience. You need to have an extremely open mind to read this book and even then, I'm nearly positive someone in middle school could write a more interesting story.

What would you do if you were the last humans on earth? How would you react? This eBook is a post-apocalyptic story about those who thought they were the last humans on earth, living in a city surrounded by Goo, or are they even on earth. You will just have to read the book to find out.

The authors, Dima Zales and Anna Zaires weave a very interesting tale about our protagonist, Theo, who is twenty-three years old but still considered a youth. You see the elders decided that citizens should be broken into groups (Babies, Youth, Adult and Elderly). The citizens become an Adult at age 40 and Elderly at age 90 which is why Theo is still a youth. These groups all live in separate areas of the community, except of course for the babies. The community is also expected to follow very strict rules which includes no swearing. Unfortunately, Theo and his friends like to swear. There is very strong language in this book. The first sentence has the F-word in it. If strong language offends you then you might not like this trilogy; however, keep in mind that the language is used to highlight a major theme in the life of Theo.

Theo, like I said, doesn't like to follow the rules. He teams up with this voice in his head Phoe (pronounced "F-EE") who we will come to learn later on is not just a voice. I won't spoil the story for you by telling you who she is. Theo and Phoe set off to change he way the community lives and acts.

This book contains everything a Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Dystopian reader loves. There is virtual reality, gaming, fight scenes, a bit of romance (not too much its forbidden), nanocytes, neuroscans, intrigue, danger and suspense. I spent a good bit of the books on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what happened next. A few times I thought I knew what was going to happen and I was wrong. The authors do a very nice job of ending the storyline. I've read many trilogies and series where the ending is not suitable, this is not the case here.

What I really liked about this trilogy is it isn't the same as anything else I have read. Yes, there is the normal post-apocalyptic stuff but the plot is very different. Even the name of the futuristic city, Oasis, coveys a different feeling. How can living in a city surrounded by Goo be considered an Oasis, read the book you will find out.

I received this book for free or at a discount in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. I have read the book and thoroughly enjoyed it.

#TheLastHumans

I normally only write reviews for books and movies if they are absolutely terrible or if they are phenomenally good. "The Last Humans" is phenomenally good.

For starters, if you enjoy science fiction, computers and artificial intelligence then you will enjoy this book [by "this book" I mean the entire trilogy collection]. If you can get into metaphysical, theological and abstract thinking then you will enjoy this book. This book is fun at times, sometimes technical and in occasionally quite deep, philosophically speaking. Although completely entertaining, this is, at it's core, an intelligent read. Those posting negative reviews because "this isn't their type of book" are not doing justice to the material itself.

It's hard to describe everything without giving too much away, but the first book in the trilogy - "Oasis" - is a George Orwell's "1984" for the new millennials. 'Youths' up to the age of 40 are kept separate from the 'Adults' who are kept separate from the 'Elders.' Curse words are banned (although the characters do use profanity quite liberally) and the use of such words result in "Quietude" - in essence solitary confinement. Love, sex and the family unit have been abolished and are similarly banned. When "Quietude" isn't enough, the offender is simply "Forgotten." The powers that be have rewritten history to fit their agenda and that revision is what is being taught to the 'Youths.' Despite the 'Elders' supposed aversion to technology, the entire society is hypocritically based around nanobots. These nanobots can regulate emotions or create matter from 'the cloud' on command.

The first chapter is a little hard to get into, but after that, I was hooked. The main characters - Theo and Phoe - are so well written that I could easily believe that I knew them. Theo is very easy to relate to in that he is easy going, has no love for authority, simple at times but he still has an open mind and a willingness to accept new ideas. Phoe is, in her own way, a perfect match for Theo - an intelligent, smart-alec with a good-natured, often devilish attitude... but she is oh, so much more.

The other two books in the trilogy - "Limbo" and "Haven" - are more "the Matrix" while at the same time posing deep theological queries. In these two books we are presented with "angels" and "heaven" and "purgatory" - or versions of these anyway. Theo is taken out of the totalitarian government society and is instead interfaced into virtual worlds in a video game type setting. Alongside his love interest and constant companion Phoe, he is required to battle all sorts of digital nasties. Eventually, the two are reunited with Earth, only in a completely different form. In the end, we are left guessing at the possibilities to come for Theo and Phoe and all of Oasis.

There are plenty of twists and the three books merge together seamlessly. If you were to read one book without the other two, though, I think you would probably be missing quite a bit. I'm not sure if these are available separately, but if they are, they should be read in order... preferably one right after the other.

I thoroughly enjoyed this series and I am looking forward to reading other books by this author, of whom I have never heard up until now.

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The Last Humans Trilogy: A review
©2016 Brent Reece

From the press:

From the New York Times bestseller Dima Zales comes an action-packed sci-fi adventure set in a post-singularity future. For a limited time, get all 3 full-length novels in one convenient, discounted bundle.

When invisible technology runs everything and memories can’t be trusted, how does one sort the truth from the lies?

Oasis, the last habitable area on post-apocalyptic Earth, is meant to be a paradise, a place where everyone is content. Vulgarity, violence, insanity, and other ills are but a distant memory, and even death no longer plagues the last surviving humans.

Theo, a twenty-three-year-old Youth, has never fit in with the serene, age-divided Oasis society. But it’s only when he starts hearing a girl’s voice in his head that he realizes that nothing is what it seems. Phoe is his imaginary friend—or is she?

As secrets are unveiled, Theo is dragged into a dangerous game where the virtual and the real worlds collide.

What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be real?

Theo is about to find out.

Warning: This book contains some strong language. We felt it was important for the censorship theme of the novel. If such words offend you, you might not enjoy this book. If in doubt, please read the sample before buying.

NOTE: This is a complete trilogy containing three full-length novels— Oasis, Limbo, and Haven.

THE REVIEW:

In all three stories you will be swept up in the lives of people you have never met. You will feel their pain, their joys, and understand them through the veil of the written word. You will thrill at their adventures and wince in empathy at their failures or defeats. You will identify with certain characters and mentally alienate others.

Dima Zales has giftedly recreated life in her worlds, spun marvelous stories, and drew you into her universe. If you love the work of great Scifi writers like C.J. Chery, Anne McCafferty, and the like. You will love this trilogy from Dima Zales. It will act as an entrance to a thought..a place…and a reality you have never known or seen.

UNLEASH YOUR MIND!

The much heralded Dima Zales has put together a worthy trilogy and you must read it as such to appreciate the art and craft of it.

I have not bored you with synopsis or quotes like a PR guru. I am a fan of SCIFI……a devotee’…and a reviewer of select authors. Trust me when I tell you without hesitation that Dima has much to say in the Trilogy and you need to hear it!

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I've had a very difficult time deciding how to rate the trilogy and write my review. The first 2 books, Oasis and Limbo, were very good and I rated them 4 out of 5 stars. But for me the third book, Haven, fell short; I rated it 2 out of 4 stars. I had looked forward to finding out how it all wrapped up and just did not enjoy Haven like I enjoyed the first 2 books in the trilogy.

So then how do you rate the trilogy? You want the last book to wrap everything up and complete the story and if it doesn't work for you does that mean the trilogy needs to be rated as you would rate the third book? I enjoyed the first two, so I split the difference to be 3 out of 4 stars. For Oasis and Limbo my short opinion was: "Interesting sci-fi book with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing".
For Haven my short opinion was: "Unlike the first books, this one was predictable and not very satisfying but it wrapped up all the loose ends".

Following are my reviews of each book in the trilogy.

OASIS: Interesting sci-fi book with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing; it was nice the story line was not predictable. Just when you think you have a pretty good idea of what is going on, surprise, you don't. The main character is Theo, one of the last inhabitants on Earth. You are given glimpses into the area the people live but not quite enough so that you continue to want to know more. Theo is hearing a voice in his head and starts doing things she is telling him to do and she also has ways to help him. She knows things an imaginary friend would not know and can do things an imaginary friend should not be able to do, making you want to know more--is it a real person--is it his imagination--what is the source of Phoe? There is some strong language used, but honestly, not worse than middle schoolers and high schoolers hear on the school bus now days. That said, maybe the first words of the book could have been delayed, even by a sentence, and started a bit differently. It is an interesting read for all ages, but due to the language I would suggest more around junior high school age and up. It will be interesting to see where this series goes from here.

LIMBO: Interesting sci-fi book with action, twists, and turns to keep you interested. It was nice the story line was not predictable. The story of Theo and Phoe continues in this second book of the series. It is an interesting read for all ages, but due to some of the content I would suggest more around junior high school age and up. I was hoping the story would progress a bit more in what is going on outside than it did, but I can see how it sets a good foundation to connect the first book to the third book and probably fill in all the blanks rather than leaving big holes. It will be interesting to see where this series goes from here.

HAVEN: I was really excited to get the chance to read the third book in the trilogy after having read the first two, Oasis and Limbo. The best book was the first, Oasis. Limbo was also pretty good. Haven started out good/promising, but quickly fell flat for me. (Sorry, Dima.) There was a moment where I was pretty sure how it was all going to end and the story was no longer unpredictable, unlike the first two. Like I stated, the beginning of Haven was good and interesting, but then the video game kicked in and the endless battle after battle felt like filler to get to the end and wrap up the story. We did learn things along the way that explained the what's and why's things were how they are now (and were in Oasis and Limbo) and loose ends got wrapped up, but there just was not enough substance to devour in this book to make it a satisfying read. I can't decide if the ending was satisfying. I mean, for me, it wasn't. I've read other reviews that are perfectly happy with the ending. Was it because although I didn't know what the exact ending would be, I had the general idea of what was to come through the majority of the book? Maybe the journey through the first two books had me ready for much more than what the third book provided. There is some strong language used, but honestly, not worse than middle schoolers and high schoolers hear on the school bus now days. There is also some adult content suggested. It is an interesting read for all ages, but due to the language and sexual inferences, I would suggest more around junior high school age and up (this did not play a factor in my rating--just providing info).

I received a copy of the trilogy (Kindle version) in exchange for my honest opinion.

#TheLastHumans

This trilogy of books is a good read with a well though out story arc and developed characters that are interesting and fleshed out, for the most part. It revolves around what's left of the popular of earth after, you guess it, an apocalypse. This last haven of humanity has rid itself of all the violence and negativity of the planet's past. Profanity, even, is not allowed in this new society, which means it is actually quite prevalent. You know, you make something forbidden, it makes more people want to do it? Also banned: families, love, sex and many other things are simply outlawed by those in control. With society divided into segments based on age, and advanced technology playing crucial roles in the every day lives of what's left of humanity.

The first couple chapters of the first book were a little slow and hard to get into, but the story quickly picked up its pace and really had me interested until the last page of the last book. There are many twists and turns. From the beginning to the end, the story arc connects all three books very well.

This book is really right up my alley: sci-fi, post-apocalyptic society, nanobots, deep philosophical issues, etc... I loved it.

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Today i am reviewing The Last humans Complete Trilogy by Dima Zales
This was a kindle E-book version. These series of three books Oasis, Limbo, and Haven. The premise for the books is the last habitable area on post-apocalyptic Earth, is meant to be a paradise, a place where everyone is content. Vulgarity, violence, insanity, and other ills are but a distant memory, and even death no longer plagues the last surviving humans. Theo, a twenty-three-year-old Youth, has never fit in with the serene, age-divided Oasis society. But it’s only when he starts hearing a girl’s voice in his head that he realizes that nothing is what it seems. Phoe is his imaginary friend—or is she? The books do have alot of profanity in them as it is a part of the story line, that profanity is forbidden. So you kinda need it in there to make a point about self expression. The books continue on through many twists and turns that make you not only think but also give your imagination a run for its money. I wish there was a little more backstory for a few of the people but thats just because i like alot of in depth background story like lord of the rings or game of thrones. I would give these books a try you will be pleasantly surprised as i was.
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If you like the hunger games series or the divergent series then this series is right up your alley. The story follows a young man by the name of Theo who is a 23 year old youth who is an inhabitant of Oasis. Oasis is the last remaining piece of earth do to the rest of the planet being destroyed by a substance called GOO which occurred as a result of advance technology gone wrong. The citizens of Oasis are broken in to three groups the youths, adults, and elderly. In Oasis our common day practices are frowned upon. Citizens of Oasis are not allowed to fall in love, feel depressed, curse, fight, etc. If they do they are sent to a very eerie place called quietide or worse. Theo is a loveable character who has an imaginary friend by the name of Phoe (pronounced fee) who lives in his head or so he thinks. The relationship between Theo and Phoe is very relatable (ie brother/sister type relationship). Their in-lies the problem for our friend Theo with his imaginary friend he has already broken one of the rules of Oasis and could get into some serious trouble if anyone were to ever uncover his secret. My heart skipped a beat almost every time Theo and Phoe speak. I feared each time that he may speak out to her out loud or move his mouth and someone notice and report him to the adults. This book is good read it will definitely have you on the edge of your seat. I have not completed the series in its entirety so I will have to come back and update this review but so far I am very happy with this page turner. I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest assessment. This review is based on my own experiences with the product. If you have found this review and to be helpful to you, please indicate that with the “helpful” button, below. Your feedback is always appreciated! Thank you for taking the time out to read my review in its entirety.

If you were to ask me what my favourite genre of book to read is, hands down it would be dystopian.
I was hooked from the very beginning of the novel when we meet Theo and he is not sure if he is going insane, has an imaginary friend or some sort of ghost talking in his ear and reading his thoughts all of the time named Phoe, pronounced "Fi".
The book takes the reader on so many twists and turns, it is hard to put down. I read it in one day because I just had to know what was happening next!
The premise is that they live in Oasis. The Earth has been destroyed due to the rapidly advancing technology that society could not keep up with and has become The Goo, a jello like terrain that does not look appetizing at all. The people in Oasis are the only survivors and have found a better way to live thanks to nanocytes.
There are Youths, Adults and Elders and you become an adult at 40. There is no swearing, vulgarity and you do not ask questions as that will earn you some time in Quietude in the Witch's Prison.
Zales has carefully crafted an incredible world that becomes more and more fascinating as you work your way through the story.
By the end, I was absolutely stunned at the truth of Oasis and I was left wanting so much more of these characters and the story.
I will definitely be checking out the next installment of Oasis!
*I received an advance copy of this book for review purposes and was not compensated for my review. All opinions are solely my own honest experiences with the book. i recieved this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was unclear if this book is supposed to be geared towards young adults, or adults. I think that this would be a great book in any middle/high/senior high school, but it would need to be edited of the gratuitous profanity. This will never get past a school librarians' desk when the first word in the book is "f...". I found that this started off a bit slow and wasn't sure if I'd enjoy it, but I stuck it out and found that further into the story it became more interesting. In the vein of all the YA dystopic world novels that there are, this would be a great series for kids, but edit out all the profanity and make it more 'user friendly'. Kids don't need to be reading 'f..., vag..., sh...," etc. Its just not necessary. Back to the editing board with this one and it will be a hit with the teens. The story is interesting in the 'grown ups will never understand us' genre which is why I think it is geared towards teens, much like Hunger Games, etc but because of the language, I don't know that I can recommend it to kids. The writing is okay and the plot, although it takes a bit to understand and care about the characters, is all right. I received this product discounted in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

The world - or perhaps more accurately worlds -created in this trilogy and the actions that unfold are both, I think, deliberately designed to resemble a giant video game, When I got to chapter 23 in the last volume, I half expected this long story to end with a picture on the final page of Mario snoozing in his bed. Volume 3's actual ending was really quite good, and began to develop some intriguing ideas. But that last section only spanned about the last 50 pages. Too bad so much time and space were spent on blow by blow descriptions of protracted battles. The author appears to know his science, can explain sophisticated scientific notions quite clearly, and tell a good tale that was unfortunately bloated with too many fighting episodes that went on too long. Contrary to a lot of the reviewers, I thought the characters were developed about as well as could be expected for a fast moving narrative. In a nutshell, largely entertaining sci-fi read that would have benefited from judicious editing.

I recently finished reading the eBook, The Last Humans Trilogy, by Dima Zales. This is the all the books in the series, and I just finished reading all of them in few days. I had previously read the first and second book, but reread them to get caught back up with what was about to happen in the third book.

I loved how Dima wrote each character. The main characters Theo, and Phoe have so much adventure and they grow to understand and love to each other. By the end of the first two chapters, I was in love with the story and the characters, especially the love of Theo and Phoe. There is heart break of watching your friends die, and then dealing with your own death. Then waking up in the afterlife with those you love.

This of the YA genre, but was still a really good read.

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I like this series of books. There were some slow parts for me, but I couldn't wait to get through those to get to the next part! It is a strange tale, sort of bits and pieces of other stories or shows I have read or watched with a lot of other things added in to make it it's own story.
Some parts are hard to grasp since the are so futuristic- maybe hard to imagine would be a better word - some sound exciting and some very scary.
The "World" became a very controlled place but the people who inhabit it don't realize that. Everything about their lives is controlled. Until one day..... little by little, through one boy, a boy named Theo and his VR "friend", Phoe, the "World" begins to unravel, and implode.
Sometimes keeping up with Phoe is difficult- she is more than you can imagine. Theo goes through quite a transformation himself.
I read though this pretty fast - a sign of a good book for me!
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I will start off by saying that I'm a picky reader. These books were genuinely gripping and whatever I did not like about them may not be an issue for other readers. This review will be an honest one nevertheless and the books still deserve the 5 stars from my end.

The story:

The books follow the main character, Theodore (Theo), as he goes through a roller-coaster ride of events in a post-Earth era where everyday life has been changed by technology. The events take place in the (presumably very) distant future where the human society has been reduced to a limited number of people living in a place called "Oasis". Oasis is depicted as a lone island in a world overcome by lifelessness (referred to as the "Goo", the result of years of technology and resource depletion). The trilogy consists of 3 phases of Theo's existence in this world and most of it actually takes place over a short period of days.

Book 1, Oasis: introduces Oasis and the social segregation of people into Youths, Adults, and Elderly, all descendants of current-day humans referred to as Ancients. Theo hears a female voice in his head and has conversations with it, making him doubt whether he was crazy. Being crazy, depressed, or even in love are taboos in Oasis and this seems to be major trouble for Theo until he realizes that one of his best friends, Mason, is both depressed and in love. Shortly after, Mason disappears and everyone except Theo seem to have forgotten Mason even existed. Theo's journey takes him deep into the intricacies of Oasis and how the Elderly operate and leads to many disturbing discoveries.

Book 2, Limbo: Theo learns more about the "voice" in his head and crosses a barrier in Oasis that other Youths never knew existed. In the process, many dangers catch up with him as he begins a race against time and technology in order to save himself and his friends. Limbo explores the stage between "life" and "afterlife" as depicted in this futuristic society.

Book 3, Haven: As a natural step after Limbo, Theo discovers what happens after "death" in Oasis. The plot thickens and involves the Forebears who were the first inhabitants of Oasis. Theo has to make difficult decisions as his actions can mean life or death for everything and everyone he's even known.

The review:

Pros:

- The story is gripping. Dima Zales explores a very futuristic idea which follows certain lines of logic. It does involve imaginary concepts of how people live, learn, and interact on a daily basis but those are not wildly unlikely.
- The books are fast-paced in a way that you don't have to read through several pages for an event to happen.
- The characters (or most of the main ones at least) seem to come to life as the author explores their inner thoughts.
- For sci-fi lovers, this promises to be a intriguing concept and plausible scenario.
- The author makes multiple references to present-day culture which are depicted as ancient concepts in Oasis. This blends into the story well most of the time (see below).

Cons:

- One of the pros is how Zales brings in these "ancient" concepts and items of human culture. At some points though, they seem a little forced into the story or not given enough importance to blend into the idea being expressed. If someone is not scientifically or sci-fi inclined, I assume they would struggle with some of the parts of the story as they would feel that part of the text is somewhat "dry".
- The characters go through so many events that it sometimes feels like too much is happening.
- Very few parts of the story include descriptions of so much detail of irrelevant information that the you would want skim through the scene to get the actual event taking place. Without spoiling the story, I can only say that these are mostly parts of "fight scenes" where the opponent or the hero are described down to very particular details.

Neither pro nor con:

- The use of age-restricted language is there on the first line of text. It does not hurt the story line in my opinion but does contrast with the setting. That being said, it does not affect your enjoyment of any of the books and seems to be somewhat needed to justify the events. You wouldn't revolt against a "perfect" society unless you had ideas that conflicted with the way things are running!

The Last Humans: The Complete Trilogy

#TheLastHumans

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I'm gonna be totally honest here, I went into this book not knowing what it was going to be about. So I spent much of the first 5-8 chapters going wtf is going on. So I think that having something that gave some kind of intro into the world and people would have been a really good start to giving some background knowledge to the reader. Aside from that I thought this was a good series. There was some twists that were interesting and unexpected. The main character had some interesting conflicts throughout, it kept my interest because I really wanted to know how it would end. There was a couple times where I felt like the main character had faced the same issue on a smaller scale, and I wished there were some differences there, but overall it was a good read.
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This book was well written though the character development could use some work. The story is great, battles, love, some well explained technology and some almost magical unexplained technology. Theo was a well rounded character who I understood and realted to but Phoe I just think she could have been developed more. We experience most of the book through Theo and not Phoe but Phoe is around the entire book and i started to get tired of her.The WHOLE book I imagined Phoe as tinkerbell. I don’t think that’s what the author had in mind but that’s all I could think.
We find out a lot about the world and I’m trying my best not to give away what happens in the books but it’s kind of difficult. They’re good books. The first one starts slow and it took me a while to get into it. But once you get comfortable with the world’s vocabulary it really draws you in. There were times where I had tensed up. However, the world doesn’t quite experience emotion so there isn’t a lot of emotion to feel. Battle scenes are well written and the author s very descriptive. All, in all I was quite pleased with the book. It also ends in a way where you'd sort of like to check in on the characters again but there's no cliff hanger.
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The Last Humans Trilogy Review

Book 1 is Oasis, Book 2 is Limbo, and Book 3 is Haven

These three books contain a real edge of your seat story that will keep you reading late into the night.

It starts out in a post-apocalyptic world where cursing, violence, and mental illness are no more. It seems like a Utopian society, but all is not as it seems. The main character is Theo, a youth, who has an “imaginary friend” named Phoe, or a delusion, he isn't sure. When Phoe knows things that it would not be possible for him to know, he realizes she is neither imaginary or a delusion.

The action moves quickly from here with many plot twists and turns. Theo and Phoe help each other discover the darker side of this society. Theo faces grueling tests to help Phoe recapture what she had lost. Phoe helps Theo with all aspects of his life. Together they have an amazing adventure.

I will tell you that you should get all three books at once, because the story moves seamlessly from one book to the next, and you will want to know what happens. I didn't stop reading until my tablet had to be re-charged.

When reading books I am very picky, having left books after reading the first pages or forcing myself to read to the end. When reading the Kindle version of this trilogy I did neither, the beginning of the first book hooks you by providing an image of a world unlike our own but somehow similar at the same time. The first book itself succeeds in enthralling you with twist and turns and the amount of action in the second book does the same. The third book was my least favorite of the three, although it was still great, the ending leaves you satisfied and the rest of the book introduces you to a different world than the one it begins in. I finished these books in a few days and they were written beautifully, I've already recommended them to many of my friends. I received this ebook edition for my honest review and I am in no way affiliated with the company.

The Last Humans: The Complete Trilogy #TheLastHumans took some time to work into the world/setting at the beginning; I'd say the first 100 pages was me trying to figure out what kind of 'box' to put the story into. Then the end of book one, "Oasis," took my 'box' and shook it all to hell! I'm an avid sci fi reader and I liked wondering along with our protagonist, Theo, what mental stability looks like and how that works (or doesn't) with the environment we're in.

I think there's a real lack of solid, interesting female characters in sci fi, and the author's use of empowering Phoe (Fee) to be the character that makes us question "what does it mean to be human?" to be absolutely on point. We see her grow and develop throughout the trilogy and have agency that Theo can't (or won't) have.

Overall, a fun, intriguing look at a genre that we know but pushes us to expand beyond it. I highly recommend the trilogy for anyone who likes sci fi and those deep questions about our humanity and our sanity. I received this trilogy for free in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

Give #TheLastHumans a read!

The good:

Dima Zales takes a not-so-perfect dystopia story that we've all heard a hundred times before, and blends his knowledge of computer science in a way that makes it fresh, exciting, and completely new. I thuroughly enjoyed the plot twists (though some were fairly predictable), characters, and numerous references to the 'ancient days'. The action kept me wanting more, and even though things are wrapped up fairly well by the end of the trilogy, I think there are plenty of opportunities (and I'd love to see them) to expand on this universe.

The Bad:

The author/publisher makes sure to mention graphic language prior to any purchase (which I commend them on), however, there are other 'adult sutuations' that, while are also a major influencer to the plot, may offend some readers. And though I'm not an author, and do see a place for them in certain situations, I am not convinced they all needed to be included in this particular story. That being said, I believe this series is most likely suited to more mature audiences (I wouldn't necessarily want my teenage daughters reading these) and the YA rating may be a bit lax. I do admit, I'm very conservative though - so you will need to make that decision yourself.

The Ugly (truth):

I really did enjoy reading these books - and as long as the reader is mature enough to handle the language and sexual content - I would definitely recommend this to them! In fact, the entire time I was reading the series, I couldn't help but think that this wold work beautifully as a movie series as well (and hope to some-day be able to see Zales' creations on the big screen). If you enjoy sci-fi, dystopia, future-based novels, action, adventure, or just a good book- definitely give 'The Last Humans' a try!

* I did receive a free copy to read and write my honest review. All opinions stated above are my own.

I used to read all of the time. It was one my my major hobbies. I haven't really been able to find books that I could really concentrate on lately. My mom brain gets in the way, I find it really difficult to get past the first few pages. I miss getting lost in the pages of a good book, its so relaxing

These books are interesting. Everything from trying to fit in, hearing voices and battles! There are so many twists and turns in these stories, they leave you wandering whats going to happen now so its difficult to put them down.

I received this trilogy for free in exchange for my honest review. This has nothing to do with my review or my rating.

I really, really liked the first books. Although this book does a great job of wrapping up all the pieces, completing the story, and tying everything together the actual substance wasn't to my personal liking. It's still a good book and a nice finish to the trilogy. For me, it was a bit too violent and a little too much toward fantasy rather than sci-fi. I do believe others may find the mash up of fantasy and sci-fi wonderful though.

If you liked the first books or other Dima Zales books, definitely don't shy away from The Last Humans . . . just know it's more fantasy than the other books I've read with video game like afterlife entities. If that's your thing, you'll enjoy the book.

Wow! I was not expecting something so good when I opened the first book to this trilogy. I was taken in right from the start--from the very first line even with the character shouting obscenities for no reason. Don't expect the rest of the series to be just that though; the story is full of complex ideas and crazy plot twists that will have you wanting to yell at someone the way way through. (in a good way!) I loved main characters, Theo and Pheo, and the way they interacted with each other and the shocking world around them. I couldn't believe everything they had to go through. Even more shocking is realizing how much happened in the span of just a few days. If it wasn't for work, I would never have put these books down until I finished the last one. I received this product for Free in return for my unbiased, honest review. All of my words and opinions are 100% my own.

Not quite what i was expecting, but equally as awesome. it was an awesome way to end the last few days of work, coming home to read this book allowed me to empty my mind so that i could follow around Theo and Phoe. I had to make myself younger for the time i was reading because it was aimed at a generation younger than I, but it did not disappoint. It was very interesting in its own weird way, this isnt the typical book that i would read so it was interesting to keep up with, and it ended up being very enjoyable. I received a discounted price for this trilogy for my unbaised review of this trilogy

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**Disclaimer: I received this product free of charge in exchange for my honest review**

I must admit, when I first started the book I was a bit hesitant. It took me a bit to fully immerse myself into the story. While in the end, I did enjoy Phoe's reveal, for the beginning few chapters I struggled to understand if Theo was crazy or not. At certain points, the plot became very difficult to understand. There is a lot going on in the story line so this is not a book I would recommend as a casual read. However, I'm very happy I stuck with the series. Haven was my favourite book in the series by far. It kept my attention the entire time. Whilst I do not want to go into too much details as I do not want to spoil the anything, if you enjoy Syfy novels, shows like Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, or the Matrix movies, you will definitely enjoy this series!

Stars: 4

Would I recommend this to friends: Yes!

I received this product free in exchange for my honest review. Now, I only accepted it because I do like futuristic post apocalyptic sci fi young adult novels to begin with. Call them my guilty pleasure considering I am 35 yrs old. I don't like giving spoilers and I'm still just on book one. My review will be updated once I complete the series. So far I really like Theo. He's very personable. I'm very curious to learn more about his friend Phoe and learn more about what happened to the earth. Can't wait to read more. I home school my kids so I will have them read the series when I'm done.

I received a copy of this for free, for my honest review.

1. This genre isn't really my favorite, so I struggled. Others may find it more enjoyable, but I wasn't into the subject matter very much.

2. The download link I received didn't work. I had to get help from a tech savvy friend, and just borrowed her kindle to read her copy.

3. There was cursing in the book. Doesn't bother me any, but some people might find it offensive or not want their children to read it.

4. The story was ok, the characters not as entertaining as I like.

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Great trilogy definitely recommend!
The Last humans Complete Trilogy by Dima Zales
This was a kindle E-book version. These series of three books Oasis, Limbo, and Haven. The premise for the books is the last habitable area on post-apocalyptic Earth, is meant to be a paradise, a place where everyone is content. Vulgarity, violence, insanity, and other ills are but a distant memory, and even death no longer plagues the last surviving humans. Theo, a twenty-three-year-old Youth, has never fit in with the serene, age-divided Oasis society. But it’s only when he starts hearing a girl’s voice in his head that he realizes that nothing is what it seems. Phoe is his imaginary friend—or is she? The books do have alot of profanity in them as it is a part of the story line, that profanity is forbidden. So you kinda need it in there to make a point about self expression. The books continue on through many twists and turns that make you not only think but also give your imagination a run for its money. I wish there was a little more backstory for a few of the people but thats just because I like alot of in depth background stories, and detail. I would give these books a try you will be pleasantly surprised.

I received this product at a discount to allow me to test it, and then write a review based on the results of my experience. I am not affiliated with this company and I never promise to provide a positive review when offered a discount. I tested the product thoroughly so that you may make an informed decision. My hope is that these reviews are helpful to others.[...]
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Overall I enjoyed the trilogy. This is my first sci-fi book that I have read. It took me a bit to understand what was going on but once it grabbed my attention I was hooked. I would love to share the three books into detail but I dont want to ruin it for the next reader! If you are comfortable with reading a book with alot of profanity and violence so to speak then you will enjoy this book! I did receive this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.The Last Humans: The Complete Trilogy

This book is good if you're into the whole post-apocalyptic, sci-fi type stuff. It is about the last humans on Earth that are being mind controlled by the elderly.

The main guy Theo learned the truth about how he is not really on Earth and how everything that is against the forebears beliefs are forgotten. It's a little rocky in the middle, but it's an interesting adventure for sure.

It's a quick read and packed full of action. As for the story itself, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself caught by some of the twists and turns and not knowing what to expect next. #TheLastHumans

NOTE: I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Might be interesting for young teenagers. Halfway through book 1 and really can't bring myself to continue. I blame the store for this truly ridiculously bad recommendation. If you like Neal Asher and Iain M Banks you will almost certainly find this inane and mind numbing.
the store is still recommending this book to me via email even though I have bought it. What a ridiculously idiotic system. Won't fall for another recommendation again.

I am not really into reading books but I decided to give this trilogy a try and I’m glad I did!

It really is difficult to stop reading them. It’s easy to visualize exactly what’s happening in each book and the post-apocalyptic settings, along with the characters (Theo,Phoe…) held my interest for hours at a time. I would highly recommend this reading.

*I received the e-book version of this product at no charge for my honest review.
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I am not normally one to pick up a sci-fi novel. However, I relieved this trilogy through a 3rd party website for free in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated and these opinions are entirely my own! Honestly, I am very glad I accepted the offer! I genuinely enjoyed this series. Warning- there is strong language present in the book so, if that's not your thing you should steer clear! It is necessary as it makes a point of self-expression in the books.

The premise for the books is the final habitable area on a post-apocalyptic Earth, something meant to be a paradise of sorts. All things horrible from the past such as violence and insanity are but a distant memory to the last surviving humans. Theo, a twenty-three-year-old Youth, has never quite fit in. When he starts hearing a girl’s voice in his head he realises that nothing is what it seems. This girl Phoe is his imaginary friend—or is she? The books take many twists and turns that keeps you on your feet. I did feel the first book was quite slow, but necessary for character development. All in all I would highly recommend picking up this book. I think you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised with the trilogy. I managed to read the first book in a day- I just couldn't put it down. I absolutely needed to know what happened next. I would make this review even more in-depth however, I don't want to spoil any plot points for any future readers!

The last human trilogies was a very interesting read. If you are offended by very very offensive language then this is not the book for you. I love sci-fi and fantasy. This book was well-written and had wonderful use of imagery. I could almost see all of the landscapes in my mind's eye as I was reading through the book. It comes highly recommended buy me. #thelasthumans

I received this product at a discount to allow me to test it, and then write a review based on the results of my experience. I am not affiliated with this company and I never promise to provide a positive review when offered a discount. I tested the product thoroughly so that you may make an informed decision. My hope is that these reviews are helpful to others.

I loved the book from the beginning of the novel, Theo thinks he crazy or you may have an imaginary friend who speaks and calls Phoe.
The author describes many scenarios, and also talks about living in the Oasis. As a result of rapidly advancing technology earth it is destroyed. on the other hand, people who live in the Oasis are the survivors and through Nenocytes find a better way of life. I recommend you read this trilogy. ; )

This is a very nice story line, I enjoy fantasy books very much and as a foreigner ( Mandy) I appreciate easy to understand novels, it helps me to develop my vocabulary. I would recommend this book as an easy Summer read, when you want relax and wind off the real world.
I've received a copy of this book for free for reviewing purposes, however my opinions are my own.

This is a very interesting trilogy; however, the language is very strong. The first word is the f word, so be warned if that language offends you. The stories are interesting, but can be a bit long. Definitely go for it if you enjoy scifi reads!

Disclaimer: I received this in exchange for my honest and unbiased review

I recently received New York Times bestseller Dima Zales’ The Last Humans: The Complete Trilogy for free and now I’m going to review it. If you’re getting tired of cliche young-adult novels and want something new, you’ll love this series. Not to spoil too much, but it’s about a young man whose society revolved around age and rank in a post-apocalyptic world. I’m not usually one for young-adult novels but I found myself being unable to put the book down, always wanting to find out what happens next. If you’ve been looking for good books to read this summer I recommend picking up Dima Zales’ The Last Humans trilogy.

I have enjoyed the trilogy very much. My favourite book is Oasis but you have to read the three book to understand everything. If you like sci-fiction and post-apocalyptic books you have to read this trilogy. It’s very quick and easy to read and packed full of action. Although I enjoyed it, it’s best geared towards YA readers, probably 15 years of age and above, as profanity is used often within the novel. I must say that I didn't enjoy the first chapters because I didn't connect with the main character but I kept reading and I soon identify myself with him. I will definetely recommend these books to everybody who love sci-fiction.

This book is fantastic, Absolutely loved it. Yes its full of cussing but that goes with the plot of the story. Really a great book. Meant for Young adults and some of the dialog can confuse the unwary reader. I suggest picking it up though and reading it. Just pay attention to the story.
I received this product for free or at a heavily discounted price for my honest review.
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I got a copy of this book for my honest review. I will admit I have only just started the book, but feel the need to post this already.

After reading the synopsis I had high hopes for the book but after only a few pages in I knew it wasn't going to be my type of book. The author uses a lot of foul language which I am ok with but it just made the characters seem ignorant.

I do plan to read more of the book and may update my review after doing so.

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I Would like to say that i received this trilogy for free/at a low cost for my kindle.I love science fiction books and found this trilogy to be very verbal on the language ie. i would not recommend it for young children some profanity is used for the very first sentence. over all i loved the books and would like to find more by this author. love these books #TheLastHumans. here is a link to buy the book https://www.the store.com/Last-Humans-Complete-Trilogy/dp/1631421816

**I received this trilogy for free for my unbiased opinion of the books** Overall, it was a very entertaining trilogy. Some parts were much slower than others and some characters are better developed than others, but that occurs in every book. The plot was very interesting and something I wouldn't have thought about. It was a quick read for me personally and would recommend the trilogy to others who enjoy dystopian writings.

I was able to read these in exchange for my honest review. I liked it better than I expected. I had a bad experience with this type of post apocalyptal world without strife but this was actually interesting. Theo was someone I enjoyed reading about - thank God! It wasn't as predictable as I expected and there were definitely moments where I wondered if Phoe was actually real or not. It was a good break from study though and for me that was definitely worth it.

I am enjoying reading this #TheLastHumansTrilogy.
It has been a great exploration,but the use of high intellectual words would lead some to not finish the story.
The lead character Theo is a draw in and his relationship with Phoe is something we can all relate to.
The more I read the more I want to learn.
It is very entertaining

At first I was set back by the explict language but later began to understand and be interested in the way it highlights the environment and characters. An interesting trilogy that I would recommend for any avid readers!

Disclaimer: I received this product for free for an unbiased review.

The samples starts out with three curse words to try a shock effect, one of them being "Vagina" which only shows that it is written by a woman. Men don't use the word vagina and find it more comedic sounding than shocking.
The characters sound very immature. Definitely written for a lower intelligent younge audience. Far from Hardcore science fiction and being a longtime fan of true hardcore science fiction don't think I would enjoy it myself.
Women should stick with writing about dragons and vampires and leave space alone.....just my opinion....:-)

I am enjoying reading this #TheLastHumansTrilogy.
It has been a great exploration,but the use of high intellectual words would lead some to not finish the story.
The lead character Theo is a draw in and his relationship with Phoe is something we can all relate to.
The more I read the more I want to learn.
It is very entertaining

At first I was set back by the explict language but later began to understand and be interested in the way it highlights the environment and characters. An interesting trilogy that I would recommend for any avid readers!

Disclaimer: I received this product for free for an unbiased review.

The samples starts out with three curse words to try a shock effect, one of them being "Vagina" which only shows that it is written by a woman. Men don't use the word vagina and find it more comedic sounding than shocking.
The characters sound very immature. Definitely written for a lower intelligent younge audience. Far from Hardcore science fiction and being a longtime fan of true hardcore science fiction don't think I would enjoy it myself.
Women should stick with writing about dragons and vampires and leave space alone.....just my opinion....:-)