The Last of the Dire Dwellers

No matter how much danger she puts herself in she will do it to make sure things end up the way they should and I just love that about her. So many other YA heroines just let other characters take the dangerous jobs and just sit back and wait to see what happens. Adele is not that person. She takes the bull by the horns and does what she needs to do. Regardless of whether it might be the last thing she ever does or now. Some of her decisions are questionable but she is awesome and I love her. Tristain is just so sweet.

I really love him and always had a soft spot for him. Things were no different in this installment. He is awesome and I love how protective over Adele he is. He doesn't care if he gets hurt as long as Adele is okay. Yeah they make a pretty awesome couple and I just love reading about their story and I could just read this series over and over again and still be completely enamored by it.

It is just that good. One thing David is the best at is pulling at the heartstrings. Be prepared for some tears to be shed.

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I am fast learning that this should just be expected in all David Estes books. He is such a fantastic author and The Sun Dwellers is one of his best. I absolutely loved every moment of this book and the ending was just fantastic. The Sun Dwellers was incredible as wrapping up the story of The Dwellers Saga while still setting the scene for the upcoming 'Sister series' The Country Saga , which I cannot wait to get started on Sooo excited for that.

It's got heart-pounding action and adventure mixed with the perfect dose of breathtaking romance. This is without a doubt one of my favourite dystopia series of all time and is one I can re-read over and over again. I've said and done things I'm not proud of. But I'm better than there people. If these robots refuse to see the trust, we'll show it to them - the hard way if we have to.

Dec 07, Laurice rated it it was amazing Shelves: I love the action, fast-paced plot, the characters, the twists, David's witty writing style, the setting, the idea. The Moon Dwellers caught me at page The Star Dwellers at page And I just have to be honest, but The Sun Dwellers--ah, yes, yes--the Sun Dwellers is just a little bit too fast, yet too slow for me. Sorry about that, but I can't find the right word for it. I guess it's too fast Rating: I guess it's too fast because it left me off with a gazillion questions in mind.

Questions like why put Sinus, Linew, and Bren? What happened to the war aside from the bonus story? Why kill Mom guess whose Mom when all the while we expected her to be alive and kicking? Nevertheless these are just trivial questions. It didn't make the series anything less than fantastic! You're a natural comic. On with the third book, the Sun Dwellers brought its readers into a deeper intimacy with our main characters: Essential info will be revealed about them.

Our six leading dwellers are on their way to the Sun Realm to uhmm I can't believe she's doubting him! When they reach the Sun Realm, they're in for a mega-awesome cool realm party! It means that everyone will be out on the road dancing, singing, jamming, partying! And it also means that it'll be harder for them to hide. T Eventually they'll reach the president's palace, but it doesn't end there.

The story's just beginning to unfold. And of course, people--the ones we love!!! So sad, but I bet you don't want to be left behind, do you? XP Without further ado, I present to you It has a fourth book!!!! All this time I thought it was a trilogy!!! David better not be serious about November , though. Mar 20, Jenny rated it it was amazing Shelves: The Sun Dwellers is a major roller coaster ride of shivers, tears, and emotions!

I was so ready for this ride, even though I had no idea where it would take me! It took me up, down, and even upside down sometimes, making my stomach drop. And after it was all over, I wanted to ride it all over again! Good news for me, there are more books! This book is the final efforts of Adele, Tristan, and their friends to assassinate the President. They know this won't be easy, and they may die in the attempt. But they also know it must be done for any chance of peace to exist in the Realms. Helping them on this final journey is Roc, Tristan's best friend; Tawni, Adele's best friend; and Trevor, who is part of the rebel army, and a good friend of Adele's mom.

They all have something to lose. For Adele, its her only chance for freedom, for herself, her mother and her sister. The theme of family lives on in this book! Tristan also wants to be free from his father's sadistic ways and help his fellow citizens. Roc is mainly there for Tristan, but he also has something to prove--exacting revenge for his mother. Tawni has lost just about everything dear to her, and also wants her freedom.

Trevor is all about equality, and maybe seeing the President's head on a stick. So we go on another journey, this time into the lion's den. Even though there is almost constant action going on, we still get lots of little moments between characters, which is what really makes the story for me. Adele is very conflicted through the first half of the book, which brings us back to the beginning--why are Adele and Tristan so drawn to each other?

In the previous books, we got a little comic relief from Roc and Tristan's friendship. In this story, though, Roc and Adele bond a little bit, and Trevor kind of takes over on the comic front. This one doesn't have as many laughs--these kids are in a dire situation, after all! The ending was the most gripping and nail-biting part of this ride. There were some very scary moments, and of course, lots of dark moments. But in the end, I was more than satisfied with the conclusion to this trilogy. To wrap it all up, this book is crazy good!

The characters, the setting, the plot, and all the details were excellent! Everything made complete sense to me, and left me wanting more! So, its on to the next book for this girl! May 12, kynndra-jo rated it it was amazing Shelves: This one was my favorite out of the Dweller's series.

The Sun Dwellers

I thought that the first two books that led up to this one were substantially well written; however, this one most certainly takes the cake. For me, The Dweller series would be nothing without the magnificent characters that are inside these crisp, new, clean pages. Finally, the entire group is together on a mission that will literally change their lives forever. David Estes does it again, I'm not usually one to gush about characters or a ser This one was my favorite out of the Dweller's series.

David Estes does it again, I'm not usually one to gush about characters or a series - heck, I don't usually write reviews but I feel like I owe it to the characters to get their story out there. It's often a hit or a miss for me. If I don't get attached to the characters the story is just a bland, slow read. But - keep in mind that these novels are like page turners on steroids and I say it's because of the characters.

As I've stated in my other reviews of The Dwellers, the characters are so very genuine and real. They are human, they have their weaknesses and they have their strengths. They rely on each other, need each other. Loneliness is one thing you will not find in these books - Adele, Tristan, Roc, Tawni, Ram and Trevor are a group, "one for one and one for all," that besides a few bumps in the road, form together and become one. Where one lacks, the other does not. I was able to picture just about everything inside this dark, surreal underworld.

The events that take place in The Sun Dwellers are tragic - there was a lot of heartbreak in this one to say the least. We finally figure out the darker shades of Tristan's life - as well as many other characters. Oh my, I won't spoil anything - it's just when everything comes together it's like a puzzle that's finished. You stand back and look at the work you or the characters in this case went through to finally come up with the pieces and actually put them together to form a picture - but alas when one puzzle is finished there are always hundreds of others to figure out.

This however, is not the ending, for The Country series awaits my greedy eyes - I've actually finished Fire Country already. Like I said David's works are in fact page turners on steroids.

Dec 25, Jonel Boyko rated it it was amazing. David Estes hit it out of the park with the final installment of the Dwellers series. Intensity has been building since the first book, only to come to a head in this volume. I thought that I loved the last two books, but that word no longer describes it. This volume was phenomenal. Estes continues with his amazing descriptions. What floors me about his style is the amount of information that he packs in to a description, without making it seem like a description.

It is all worked in so subtly th David Estes hit it out of the park with the final installment of the Dwellers series. It is all worked in so subtly that you have a complete, vivid picture in your mind without ever having to read a long, drawn out narrative. This volume is also much more intense than its predecessors. All events are coming to a head.

There is a lot less talking and a lot more fighting. There is also a great deal more pain and sorrow. This is coupled with lots of laughter as well, because even in the darkest of moments friends and family still make things brighter. A new order is dawning in the realms and we are along for the ride to experience it. You are so immersed in the struggles that you feel like fighting for them. The characters in this novel also continue to grow.

They are all such well rounded people. You find your heart going out to the characters based on the trials that they are going through. You want to mourn with them when they lose a loved one. You hurt with them when they get injured. One thing that I must say however is that there is no way that I could have gone on this journey without getting lost. They all seem to have an amazing sense of direction. I envy them that.

David Estes has kept me captivated since book one. It saddens me that this series is now complete. I want to continue the journey with the characters, watching them rebuild. Aug 13, Jenny rated it it was amazing Shelves: Once again, David Estes writes an amazing book. This, for me, would be on the "must read" shelf. I have read a lot of YA books, and this is one of the best series. Now, onto the review I am going to say what I always do, read David Estes's overview.

This section always stresses me out because I want to retell the story from where I see it, but am afraid of giving to much away and putting in spoilers. So I will just let the overview tell you everything he wants you to know. This story is told from the view points of two characters, Adele and Tristan. Not only do you learn and grow with these two, but you also fall in love with those around them. Many times in stories especially a series , characters cease to be dynamic anymore they are always good or always bad, and the choices they make are very predictable.

Not here, you know who the bad and good people are, that is very obvious, but sometimes, just like in life it isn't as simple as all that. With that said, Estes creates dynamic, energetic and most importantly loveable characters. I can see it all in my head, how each of these places are connected and how each one of them look. That says a lot about an author who can create a place in your mind, that you have never seen. Fast moving and action pact as always. Everything was moving so fast in the books at times, that I was worries that we were going to get to the climax of the story and only be half way through.

Once again, I was amazed at how Estes can keep the plot moving along at such a pace, but hold off til just the perfect moment for everything to come together. Aug 03, Az rated it really liked it Shelves: Okay, so many things happen in this book. Happy, sad, heartbreaking, and agonizing things! People die, lots of people die. People are happy, lots of people are happy.

So I guess it fixes itself. I went into an emotional roller coaster that has so many sha Woah! I went into an emotional roller coaster that has so many sharp turns I thought I was going to die! I rejoiced with the characters as well as mourned with them. Along the way I thought I had a strong grip on the outcome and how things will play out, but within the chaos of feels I was going trough I realized only David knows what's going to happen.

The book kept me guessing and, more importantly, it kept me hoping! I enjoyed every single conversation the characters had I lived every single memory that came to their minds and I drank every detail! All in all, The Sun Dwellers is a great book in an awesome series. I loved the comebacks, the small talks, and even the ill-timed jokes! This is a book that will bring you on the verge of tears; both sad and happy ones!

A total enjoyment so props to the amazing author; David Estes! Mar 01, Patrick rated it liked it. So I gave the other two books 3. I liked it better than the first and about the same as the second. It seemed to drag on with the same mission. There was plenty to keep you involved, but there wasn't many exciting subplots to hold your attention on the way to the climax. The ending was fair enough but the short story at the end really added to it. For me, that's my ending and where I would have liked it. It didn't have to solely be told from Tr So I gave the other two books 3.

It didn't have to solely be told from Tristan and Adel's perspective to maintain its identity. Quite a bit of mystery lies ahead for the dwellers. I was hoping to have some of that resolved. There appears to be a sister series to this one. I will certainly give that a try but am not going to hold out much hope for some of these unanswered questions to be revisited as it appears at first glance that there is no overlap in the characters that would be intrinsic to that discovery.

Overall a pretty good 3. Christian Grey rated it it was amazing Shelves: The time is now, we must make a stand Page Turner: You can always hope in a battle that the characters you learn to love will survive. This story is no exception. What do you get, Quick review: For a full review and yummy pic, see my blog post at: View all 5 comments. I just did a reread of The Sun Dwellers but this time on audio.

And even though I knew what was coming. Listening to award winning narrators, Julia Whelan and Will Damron, was the icing on the cake for me. This final book in The Dwellers trilogy was my favorite of the series, but having Julia as Adele and Will as Tristan gave me a completely new and even more amazing experience this time around! This makes me want to do a reread of The Country Saga right now. I can't wait for the audios so I can continue this wonderful journey of David Estes' Dweller and Country sagas!!

Oct 27, Angelli rated it it was amazing. Just finish the book last night and it was incredible, I couldn't put it down. I even used Text-to-speech on my kindle while I cook hahaha. It was a nice meal ; Anyway, the story just developed so well, it was amazing. Tristan and Adele's mission was complete but in the most unexpected way and I love it. I love Roc and Tawni, their new relationship and how they grew and became part of yhe storyline.

Its a must read!! Thanks to Dav Oh my goodness! Thanks to David Estes for sharing the dwellers story! Nov 29, Dvora rated it it was amazing. David has done it again!!! My heart was in my throat most of the time. It drove me wild and wouldn't let me put it down until my arms could no longer hold it up or my eyes could no longer stay open!!! What an incredible wild ride that was. Tristan is total swoon worthy!! What a gentleman and a fighter! When is the next one coming out??

I need it now!!!!! Oct 18, Alexandria Nicole rated it it was amazing Shelves: I've just read the beta version so far, but I can say that this was a great ending to the series! So much action and emotions packed into this story. The pacing was great and we get a lot of big secrets to come out and finally tie everything together. I would suggest this series to anyone! I'm excited to see the final version of this book.

OH, and end makes me soooooo excited for the sister series!! Jan 28, Mary M rated it it was amazing Shelves: One thing that find sad, but interesting about this series is that someone dies in every book, someone the main character or characters cares about. Huh, the author also say in the last sentence of each book how someone must die, but in a different way Amazing and definitely 5 star worthy, but still the second is my favorite I sure did not see that one coming!! The Sun Dwellers is best of the series without doubt! I was giggling out loud at some of the banter and antics of the main characters!

And obviously very saddened at other parts. And yay for Tawni, my favorite! I can't wait to dig into your next book! Oct 11, Renuka rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Where is the rest of the book?? My heart has just been chopped in two by the pure unbelievable amazingness is that even a word? Calling it just a book is an understatement.

This is no ordinary book…. Yeah, okay, wow, stop the world from spinning, this is way more important. As stated in the previous Dwellers books, Adele and Tristan live deep within the earth after the No, nonononono….. As stated in the previous Dwellers books, Adele and Tristan live deep within the earth after the aboveground became uninhabitable. Eventually, the Nailin family assumed control, and became an entire race of crazy, evil, dictators who I wanted to punch in the face. This is the final piece in the story of an epic revolution. At that moment in time, I was living Tristan and Adele.

I was there, I was them. Adele and Tristan ended at the second book given an impossible, suicidal task…. Along the way, people die, people live, people love, and readers learn. Oh yes, there are some crazy things Tristan has been keeping secret. Seriously I will never be able to get enough of these characters. Adele, so strong, brave, intelligent, and kick-butt. Tristan, also those things yet also highly sexy.

Roc, funny, adorable, and protective. And Tawni, beautiful, fierce, and loyal to a fault. All of them against such impossible odds. The only way they could possibly succeed was with each other. Adele is of course the daughter of the two leaders to the rebellion, obviously she has mad awesome fighting skills. Tristan, the comedian brings advice to calm each member of the group down, and to keep them all focused on the task at hand, also focused on getting revenge on the man who happens to be his biological father.

And Tawni keep everyone sane and fills them with moral support. They fill the holes in each other. He is just so villainous. So dirty, and evil. Especially the way he treats women. It made me want to hurt him almost as much as Tristan and Adele. He was amazing fun to hate and want dead. Just awesome, pure love and getting to know each other. It is so cute. Roc and Tawni plus Adele and Tristan line up so beautifully. And of course Adele and Tristan struggling with their feelings for each other because of the strange electric pull toward each other.

They, of course, are trying to understand whether what they feel for each other is real or not. I loved this entire book. The dual perspective from both Adele and Tristan allowed for twice as much fun, and I loved it. If only I could see into the heads of the boys from other books to understand why the heck they do the weirdo things they do. And forget about real life. Anyway, there was so much detail into each of the characters. I bet I could read it a billion times and not ever get bored because there was so much happening yet it just drew me in even more.

I own this book. And I am so happy I do. And it is also not the end!! What kind of ending was that? And I have to wait a year for this cliff-hanger to be solved?? And how do I fix this massive problem? Anyway, every aspect of this book just serves to make it better. So basically a Dwellers book means it has one of the most amazing dystopian plots ever, added with one of the fiercest troop of characters ever, added in with a pinch of perfect romance, all stirred together by an amazing author.

I thought The Star Dwellers was wow-worthy but man! The Sun Dwellers is something else entirely. I really love how David Estes didn't hold back on giving his characters a hard time. That sounds really terrible but hear me out for a second. It's one thing to make characters really kickass so they'll survive anything but it's another to give them tasks that are so hard you'll wonder for a sp Also posted on Sab The Book Eater This series just keeps getting better and better. It's one thing to make characters really kickass so they'll survive anything but it's another to give them tasks that are so hard you'll wonder for a split second if they'll all come out alive in the end.

The Sun Dwellers had its fair share of violence and action similar to the previous books but this time around it's even more terrifying. Adele and the gand are given the toughest mission of all. It was a long and excruciating journey going to the Sun Realm. They had to fight off a lot of Nailin's men and deal with the exhaustion and emotional pain that came after. There were plenty of action packed scenes that had me both tensed and excited.

His creativity and boldness really livens up the story. Seeing their group work together and fight harder in this book was amazing. They're so much stronger here than they were before. Comparing them to how they were in the first book, I can't help but feel a sense of pride for them. It's like I got attached to all the characters, even the fairly new ones, along the way.

Estes' character building was even better in this book. They really transformed throughout the series! She was still the same kickass girl she was in the first book but somehow having Tristan around her so much softened her up a bit, but totally in a good way! Can we just discuss the romance for a bit? Estes put a twist into their little romance and it was At first I wasn't so sure how I'd feel about it.

It sounded so crazy but when I thought about it, they're deep underground for crying out loud. Anything can happen in this series. So yeah, I definitely loved seeing Adele and Tristan spend more time and develop despite everything that's happening around them. It wasn't fluffy romance that was out of place. It was just right to give me feels and not disrupt the story's progress. The world building in this one was equally good. It was okay though because I enjoyed how they tried to blend in the festivities and how they figured out ways to travel faster.

Plus it was a good break from all the fighting and drama. I especially liked that part where Adele and Tawni were trying to dress themselves in Sun Realm fashion. They were so out of it that it was funny! It also showed just how different and deprived the other realms were from the Sun Realm, which I think was a nice touch to the story.

The climax was nerve wracking. This is one of the parts where Estes really went for it. Every chapter was thrilling in both Adele's and Tristan's perspectives. You just don't know what would happen next! Everyone definitely had a role to play in the ending. Someone will step up. It's a big shocker ; I was more than satisfied with how this story turned out. It had all the elements that makes a great Young Adult dystopia book. You wouldn't be able to stop reading, that's for sure Basically, David Estes takes two separate stories and creates a mash of dystopia awesomeness!

I've read Fire Country and it's also good. I can't wait to finish both series. I bet it'll be one mind blowing experience. Aug 19, Lynn Worton rated it it was amazing. This is the third book in a fantastic YA Dystopian series. Adele is a wonderful character. I liked her feisty, sarcastic attitude from the beginning but, like any teen, she can be a little prickly and defensive. I love how she has grown in character throughout the series.

She is a teenage girl living in the Moon Realm, one of the Tri-Realms created when the earth was faced with a mass extinction event when a meteor was found to be hurtling to Earth. Sent on a mission by her mother to This is the third book in a fantastic YA Dystopian series. Sent on a mission by her mother to the Sun Realm, she finds herself facing even more danger. As secrets are revealed, can she survive the oncoming battle, or will President Nailin succeed?

Tristan is also a wonderful character and the heir apparent to the Presidency of the Tri-Realms. I liked his sense of honour and decency. He has a more compassionate attitude than his tyrannical father. Facing his father is not going to be easy, but he is determined to confront him on his own terms. Wanting to reveal a secret he's been hiding for years, will he lose everything he holds dear?

Having previously downloaded the other two books in audio format, I decided to download this too. This audiobook is again narrated by the two readers, Julia Whelan and Will Damron. They both did another fantastic job bringing the story and characters to life. Sometimes, having two narrators can be an off-putting experience for some readers, but I have no problem with it. They have pleasant and clear voices to listen to and I would definitely listen to more books read by them both, whether together or alone. I started to listen to the story and was quickly hooked; it continues from the end of book two.

This book is again told from both Adele's and Tristan's points of view in alternating chapters.

The Sun Dwellers (The Dwellers, #3) by David Estes

They just stand around and say "It's nice to be able to talk to family" for as long as you leave them in the room together. Its really nice being able to sort them by each stat. What counts as family? Last name A boy and his horse. A beautiful princess and an cursed reincarnation of evil. The Legend of Zelda. A story told and retold through the ages.

Last name Only last name? And what's her mother Amber Moore going to say about it? Sort them by happiness and scroll to the bottom to find out if any of them have died which can be difficult to determine if you've got a very large vault. Sort them by job and you can see which ones are not assigned to rooms they're listed as "Coffee Break" and they're sorted at the top of the list that way. More topics from this board Keep me logged in on this device. Forgot your username or password? Vivi Vivi 3 years ago 1 Been playing for about 2 days now with a few level 27s and 32 dwellers and i JUST realized you can sort them via the top left corner button.

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