Resurrections…the conclusion to the Blood of the Lamb trilogy

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Hager, Mandy. Resurrections. New York: Pyr, 2014. 978-1-61614-909-3. $17.99. 361p. Gr. 9 and up.
In the dramatic conclusion to the Blood of the Lamb series, readers find Maryam hospitalized, recovering from a broken arm.  Before a full recovery, she is snuck back into the camp and reunited with Ruth but quickly learns Lazarus is being transported to the mainland of the Confederated Territories to settle.  Feeling the veritable shock of his betrayal, Maryam begins planning her own escape.  Fabricating an account of her homeland, she volunteers for deportation.  Given time on this new island, she will build a raft, sail to Onewēre, and disprove the Apostle’s absurd teachings and vicious lies when she reveals the cure for Te Matee Iai.  She believes the most difficult part will be leaving Ruth, who decides to stay after the discovery that she’s with child.  When a storm causes a landslide to bury her raft, Maryam believes she has failed.  Only moments later does she discover Lazarus has found his own sailing vessel and has come to rescue her.  She must abandon her rage and resentment and believe he is a worthy friend.  The two set sail for Onewēre, formulating a plan as they canvas the open water.  When they are discovered by Father Joshua and Lazarus’s mother, her ultimate betrayal accompanied by an unforeseen power struggle may create bedlam the island people will never recover from.
Hager explores the issues of social oppression, religious persecution, and maltreatment of foreigners through the thrilling exploits of captivating, valiant characters.
Science Fiction     Christine Massey, JWP Middle School

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