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City of Savages Paperback – February 2, 2016

by Lee Kelly (Author)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 183 ratings
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“Red Dawn meets Escape from New York and The Hunger Games” (Booklist) in an action-packed dystopian fantasy filled with “prose [that] is gorgeous and brilliant” and “tells a satisfyingly dark tale through alternating the two sisters’ points of view” (VOYA, starred review).

It’s been nearly two decades since the Red Allies first attacked New York, and Manhattan is now a prisoner-of-war camp, ruled by Rolladin and her brutal, impulsive warlords. For Skyler Miller, Manhattan is a cage that keeps her from the world beyond the city’s borders. But for Sky’s younger sister, Phee, the POW camp is a dangerous playground of possibility, and the only home she’d ever want.

When Sky and Phee discover their mom’s hidden journal from the war’s outbreak, they both realize there’s more to Manhattan—and their mother—than either of them had ever imagined. And after a group of strangers arrives at the annual POW census, the girls begin to uncover the island’s long-kept secrets. The strangers hail from England, a country supposedly destroyed by the Red Allies, and Rolladin’s lies about Manhattan’s captivity begin to unravel.

Hungry for the truth, the sisters set a series of events in motion that end in the death of one of Rolladin’s guards. Now they’re outlaws, forced to join the strange Englishmen on an escape mission through Manhattan. Their flight takes them into subways haunted by cannibals, into the arms of a sadistic cult in the city’s Meatpacking District and, through the pages of their mom’s old journal, into the island’s dark and shocking past.
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  6. ISBN-10
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"Gripping stuff." ― Kirkus Reviews

* "Kelly’s prose is gorgeous and brilliant as she seamlessly tells a satisfyingly dark tale through alternating the sisters’ points of view. The two voices of the strong female leads are perfect for showcasing the story of human nature, self-preservation, and the strength of the familial bond. The surprising plot layers will keep readers invested through every twist and turn until the last page. Very dark and violent in places, the story is extremely intense but keeps the shining bond of the two sisters in the forefront. This is one of the best and most original dystopian stories available…an absolute must-have.” ― VOYA, starred review

"Intriguing, exciting and unusual.” -- S.M. Stirling, author of the Change series

"There are plenty of heart-pounding moments in Kelly’s debut, and an abundance of vividly imagined details bring post-apocalyptic New York City to searing life." ― Publishers Weekly

"In Kelly’s debut dystopian fantasy, Red Dawn meets Escape from New York and The Hunger Games....the frantic pacing and nonstop action will keep readers engaged...Expect to hear more from the talented Kelly." ― Booklist

About the Author

Lee Kelly is the author of A Criminal Magic and City of Savages. She has wanted to write since she was old enough to hold a pencil, but it wasn’t until she began studying for the California Bar Exam that she conveniently started putting pen to paper. An entertainment lawyer by trade, lee has practiced in Los Angeles and New York. She lives with her husband and son in Millburn, New Jersey. Follow her on at @LeeYKelly and on her website at NewWriteCity.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1481410318
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ S&S/Saga Press; Reprint edition (February 2, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781481410311
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481410311
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Lee Kelly is the author of CITY OF SAVAGES, a Publishers Weekly pick and a VOYA Magazine “Perfect Ten” selection, A CRIMINAL MAGIC, which was optioned and developed for a television series by Warner Bros., and WITH REGRETS, as well as THE ANTIQUITY AFFAIR and THE STARLETS (forthcoming in 2024), both of which are co-written with Jennifer Thorne.

Her short fiction and essays have appeared in Electric Lit, CrimeReads, Writer's Digest, Orca, and Tor, among other publications, and she holds her MFA degree from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. An entertainment lawyer by trade, Lee has practiced law in Los Angeles and New York. She currently lives with her husband and two children in New Jersey, where you’ll find them engaged in one adventure or another.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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Rae Storey
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't let the YA label run you off.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015
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This is a great story for adults, too. Author Lee Kelly has created a cold and ruthless world on the island of Manhattan following an invasion by the Red Allies. This highlights the struggles a mother has trying to raise her children in the streets of the devastated city; trying to maintain their innocence while still teaching them the skills necessary for survival.
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C. H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't recommend it enough!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2015
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listened to this book on audio and found myself making excuses to clean the house or stay in the car longer just so I could keep listening. Told in alternating POVs, City of Savages is the story of two dramatically different sisters, Sky and Phee, who are struggling to navigate a bleak, war-torn version of Manhattan. While their daily quest to survive drives much of the action, uncovering the truth about their family's and Manhattan's history is an equally important and riveting part of the narrative. I loved so much about this book--from the details of the setting to the vivid, complicated characters and their relationships. Can't recommend it enough!
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Sandy G.
3.0 out of 5 stars I was happy that it was a stand alone book
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2015
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Definitely a young adult dystopian tale. I would put it in the same realm as Divergent. There was some predictableness but the close family unit of the main characters kept me interested. I was happy that it was a stand alone book. I am getting tired of the trilogies and serial book themes.
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Karen Schaeffer
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast read
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2015
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It took a bit to get into but it was well worth the wait. I'm looking forward to the story continuing so I can find out what happens to Sam Ryder Sky Phee and Trevor.
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Janet B Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Immersive and Un-Put-downable...
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2015
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I LOVED this book. Ms Kelly has written some of the most striking, immersive, yet beautifully subtle world-building I've ever read. But SAVAGES' best feature is the relationship between Phee and Sky, two very different sisters, who--though they experience major, horrific conflicts under the most extreme conditions--share a fierce love and would defend each other to the death.
The only negative comment I have is that I wish it was going to be a series.
Highly recommend.

PS--If we end up with one of those "Edward vs Jacob" situations with this book...I'm a Sky girl!
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K.S.
2.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't get into the story
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2015
I just couldn't connect with this book or most of its characters. City of Savages is based around a mystery of history that the two main characters, teenage sisters Phee and Sky, are trying to unravel while traveling through a desolate post-apocalyptic NYC. My main problem is that I never really cared to learn the answer to the mystery of what happened to NYC and what their mom's role in that might have been. This greatly diminished my drive to complete the novel. I also found the first major reveal at the 50% mark easy to predict. Predictable mysteries are even less inspiring.

Added to that, I disliked Phee to the point that I dreaded reading her chapters. In praise of the author, she did give Sky and Phee very distinctive voices, but Phee was so unsympathetic and judgmental to everyone around her that it was painful to be inside her head. I also found the "love triangle" shallow and uninspiring. Ryder wasn't compelling and it seemed unbelievable that a boy could so easily and quickly come between two sisters, especially these two sisters who had been through so much together.

When I was younger, if I'd made it through 2/3 of a book I would have simply finished it on principle, but I no longer have the luxury of time. The writing is good, but I simply didn't care about the characters or the mystery enough. DNF after 65%.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good story, characters get a bit annoying
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
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A good and gripping story, but it got a bit bogged down with the Standard part, and Phee and Sky fighting over a boy was a bit meh. Good story though.
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Action Jim
4.0 out of 5 stars A fairly decent post-apocalyptic/post world war book that takes place ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015
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A fairly decent post-apocalyptic/post world war book that takes place in NYC about the society that formed after Manhattan was taken over during a war and used as an internment camp.
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Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars This is technically a YA book but I loved it! It read like a movie and kept ...
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2018
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This is technically a YA book but I loved it! It read like a movie and kept me hooked all the way through. I wish there was a sequel or prequel.
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Cape Hope
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good end-of-the-world novel!
Reviewed in France on August 10, 2015
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This futuristic and apocaliptic story set in Manhattan is a total page turner. It is slightly reminiscent of Hunger Games, with a hint of the film The Road and the series Revolution. It's only a matter of time before there's a Hollywood adaptation. The compelling narrative is told by two sisters, aged 16 and 17, in alternate chapters. It probably qualifies as "young adult" sci fi, but it is much more than that. The plot is somewhat predictable at times, but it's not necessarily an issue. The universe depicted, of a world in ruins, and of the (often twisted) responses to it is rather successful, as is the characterisation. The reader is guaranteed a swift and pleasant read, with the satisfaction of characters, plot and backdrop reliably and seamlessly well put together.
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