Burrowed

Name: Burrowed
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Mary Baader Kaley
ISBN: 9798765098646

Author: Mary Baader Kaley

Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon

Unabridged: 12 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/31/2023

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Dystopian

Synopsis

If you had to endure a debilitating condition of body or mind, which would you choose? In this world, everyone suffers.

In the far-future aftermath of a genetic plague that separated human society into two different groups—sickly yet super-intelligent Subterraneans and healthy but weak-minded Omniterraneans—a brilliant Subter girl is tasked with fixing the broken genetic code to reunite the two groups in the next generation.

But when a newer plague turns fatal for the surface-dwelling Omnits, the only group able to reproduce (giving birth to both Subter and Omnit children), Zuzan must find a cure or humanity won't simply remain divided, it will become extinct.

But there's more conflict at hand than a broken genetic code. The fragile connection between Subters and Omnits has frayed to the point of breaking—to the point of war—and it will take more than genius to repair; it will take heart.

About Mary Baader Kaley

Mary Baader Kaley is a realtor in the south suburbs of Chicago with a master's degree in psychology. Her youngest son is autistic, and struggled with multiple health issues when he was younger, which prompted Mary to write books and give voices to characters with disabilities and other health issues. On any given day, you'll find her gardening, reading, sneaking bites of chocolate from her secret stash, and laughing with family and friends. Burrowed is her debut novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on December 17, 2022

3.5 stars Given the premise, I expected a softer, more anthropological type of science fiction story. Instead I was pleasantly surprised to find a lot of interesting scientific ideas within this novel. In this current political climate, I was worried that a book like this could be a piece of anti-medi......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on January 08, 2023

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review! I was really excited for the premise of this book. I love a dystopian sci-fi book! In this world a genetic plague separated human society into two different groups – sickly yet super-intelligent Subterran......more

Goodreads review by Remy on January 14, 2023

I need a sequel right now, immediately! In the words of Michael Scott: ASAP as possible, please. I thought this was incredible and I can't believe it's a debut. Great world building, complex characters, and the development of relationships felt organic. The characters--whether protagonist or antagon......more

Goodreads review by Kaycee on May 15, 2023

This book was not what I expected it to be, and I'm really pleased that I was given the opportunity to review it. Even though it took me a few chapters to get into, I really enjoyed this world. The medical talk and the science aspect is what really made me enjoy this book so much more. It was intere......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on January 13, 2023

So, I fell wholly in love with Burrowed, and basically could not put it down, didn't want it to end, and devoured it completely. That is all you need to know. But probably not all I should write, so here we go. Also, I will say, that it definitely works as a standalone, but could also very easily be......more