![]() Delta’s bravery in fighting against the General and beating the odds in order to save her family even in her weakest moments shows readers that even when a person is at their lowest point they can still fight for what they believe in and the people they love. From the very beginning, it is clear that family is the most important thing to Delta and many others in The Wastes-the people living in their packs are the only people they can truly trust. In addition to the well-rounded and interesting characters, another aspect that readers may enjoy is the emphasis on interpersonal relationships throughout the novel. Following Harlie on her journey with Delta and Asher proves to warm readers hearts and prove that old age does not mean that life’s adventures come to an end. Despite living completely on her own trying to complete a seemingly impossible invention, Harlie remains spunky and proves that she has a zest for life. Aside from Delta, another character that becomes one of the most enjoyable aspects of the novel is the old woman Harlie that Delta and Asher meet as they trek through The Wastes. In addition, with her resourcefulness in The Wastes and the sheer willpower Delta has in finding her family, readers know that Delta is a character to root for. Delta is well-rounded, strong, and has a snarky sense of humour that keeps readers wondering what she could come up with next. One of the strongest aspects of Dustborn are the characters that the reader is able to meet throughout the entirety of the novel. With her pack gone and only the barren landscape in front of her, Delta sets out on a mission to find the General and save her family before it’s too late. When Delta’s village Dead River is attacked by men in dark clothing known as the Loyalists and Asher goes missing, Delta knows that she needs to find the leader of these men known as the General. The map to The Verdant is crucial to the survival of the people of The Wastes, but no one except for the rumoured “gods touched” can read it. For Delta, life has been more difficult than others because the has a secret that could cost her her life-she was branded with a map to a paradise called The Verdant when she was a child alongside her best friend, Asher. Living in The Wastes proves difficult for the majority of the different packs who have no choice to live there-they constantly search for water, food, and have little to no shelter to shield themselves from the burning heat and raging storms. This tale of love, loss, and hope when there seems to be nothing to live for proves to keep readers interested from beginning to end.Įrin Bowman’s Dustborn follows the life of Delta of Dead River, a young woman living in the vast deserts known as “The Wastes”. Readers looking for an exciting dystopian adventure with elements from classic westerns and science fiction epics can look no further than Erin Bowman’s young adult novel Dustborn.
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