The Rule of One

The Rule of One Series, Book 1

By: Ashley Saunders, Leslie Saunders

Narrated by: Karissa Vacker

Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

In their world, telling the truth has become the most dangerous crime of all.

In the near-future United States, a one-child policy is ruthlessly enforced. Everyone follows the Rule of One. But Ava Goodwin, daughter of the head of the Texas Family Planning Division, has a secret - one her mother died to keep and her father has helped to hide for her entire life.

She has an identical twin sister, Mira.

For eighteen years Ava and Mira have lived as one, trading places day after day, maintaining an interchangeable existence down to the most telling detail. But when their charade is exposed, their worst nightmare begins. Now they must leave behind the father they love and fight for their lives.

Branded as traitors, hunted as fugitives, and pushed to discover just how far they’ll go in order to stay alive, Ava and Mira rush headlong into a terrifying unknown.

©2018 Ashley Saunders and Leslie Saunders (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved

Freedom Must Be Earned

Good pace. Engaging. Interesting characters. A socially relevant and significant theme. Good prose. The plot leans a little too much on technique. But the payoff is a well paced story. The novel is about twins pretending to be one person in a future U.S. where only one child is allowed by law. America is a military state because the people chose safety over freedom.

Powerful

I read the book “1984” as a youth. It seemed far-fetched. It was not. Therefore, this book, which seems far-fetched to me now, makes me worry for our future. This is the first time I’ve ever listened to a audiobook. I believe I got more out of it this way, as the narrator was wonderfully able to switch voices so that I could follow who was speaking when. I look forward to the next book in the series.

If you like YA dystopia

This is pretty standard young adult dystopia. Fans of the gender game and birthmark will enjoy this, but I wouldn’t say that it’s a must read or a masterpiece.

Interesting Characters and Plot

A dystopian future with a one child policy. The heroines are twin sisters who have hidden the fact that there are two of them. When their dual existence is discovered they must go on the run. An enjoyable listen.

Inspiring

The story was well written and entertaining! I was captivated by the futuristic setting! Can’t wait to start the next book!

Amazing!

This is an amazing book and I cannot wait for book two! Fabulous writing and spellbinding story!

Great

This book was very well written. The style of writing these authors have sucked me in even more than the story itself. There were moments when too much was said and the story wasn't exactly moving forward hence the lack of all stars. I enjoyed the dystopia a lot though and I am looking forward to the next two books.

Good Dystopian, painful voice

The story overall is a a great YA Dystopian novel. It is a tad predictable, but leaves enough of a cliff hanger to want more. The worst part was the robotic voice. It was hard to get over the voice and I probably would have enjoyed more if I read on my own.

Riveting.

Wow. A portrayal of a futuristic USA where all freedoms have been relinquished under the guise of security, resulting in a fascist, militaristic, corrupt, and propagandising govt. Couldn't put it down. Does have a little bit of language though.

i liked it

Its been a while since I enjoyed a story like this :)
"save the twins" ♡