Spaceships have left for Proxima Centauri, carrying the lucky few who get to leave an Earth devastated by climate change. The rest of humanity are left to hide in government sponsored cubes and spend their lives logged into Third Eye, or if they're a little more reckless, join the Volksgeist, a network of caravans and tramps slowly traveling what remains of the USA. That's what the book’s main character Julie Riley does, two years before she reaches the age of twenty-five, when she will officially be considered an adult.
Following a timeless search for individuality and meaning amid a stark and relatable future, “Twenty-Five to Life” explores the fine line that separates segments of society living a dystopian reality from those living a post-apocalyptic one. R.W.W Greene’s sci-fi novel is a skilful blend of dystopian literature and a moving coming-of-age story. I thoroughly enjoyed not only Greene’s well-drawn characters, but the journey of the protagonists across a future America that is reimagined yet recognizable. This novel will appeal to anyone who has searched for purpose in life and a place to belong. It is engaging and memorable.

Thanks to NetGalley and Angry Robot for the chance to view an advanced reading copy of this title.

I requested this one because it might be a 2021 title I would like to review on my Youtube Channel. However, after reading the first several chapters I have determined that this book is not my tastes. So I decided to DNF this one rather than push myself to finish it only to give it a poor review.