{"id":2131,"date":"2025-02-28T02:41:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T02:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookloves.com\/?p=2131"},"modified":"2025-02-28T02:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T02:41:14","slug":"review-the-price-of-freedom-by-michael-c-bland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookloves.com\/?p=2131","title":{"rendered":"Review: The Price of Freedom by Michael C. Bland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Synopsis:<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s 2047. The rebellion has been crushed. The Agency is reestablishing control.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rebel leader Dray Quintero languishes in his cell, struggling against his captors\u2019 manipulations. His daughter Raven\u2019s cries torment him at night. He has doomed them both.<\/p>\n

When given an unexpected chance to escape prison, they break out\u2013but they\u2019re not safe. No one is. The Agency is still in power. And they\u2019re tightening their grip. As dangers mount, Dray is haunted by an impossible dilemma: flee and survive, or gamble his last chance for freedom by taking a stand against impossible odds.<\/p>\n

He tried running. He tried fighting. This time, he must try something radically different. Something no one will see coming.<\/p>\n

The Price of Freedom<\/span>\u00a0is the adrenaline-fueled final installment in\u00a0The Price Of\u00a0<\/span>trilogy from multiple-award\u2013winning author Michael C Bland.<\/p>\n

Favorite Lines:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d fought out of necessity to protect my family. And, over time, I\u2019d believed I had a moral obligation to fight for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI fought my emotions as they continued down the well-worn path.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRaven had wanted to be part of something great. She hadn\u2019t realized she\u2019d already been great. She\u2019d been my inspiration her entire life.\u201d<\/p>\n

My Opinion:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.<\/p>\n

I wanted to start this review out by pointing out that this is the third book in Bland\u2019s\u00a0The Price Of<\/em> trilogy and despite not having read the first two books in the series, I didn\u2019t feel like I had to play too much catch up and still found this to be an enjoyable story. For the purposes of this review, I will do my best to keep spoilers to a minimum should anyone be interested in starting the trilogy from the beginning.<\/p>\n

The Price of Freedom<\/em>\u00a0is a gripping, high-stakes dystopian thriller that delivers non-stop tension, emotional depth, and a chilling look at the power of technology in the wrong hands. As the final book in The Price of<\/em> trilogy, it thrusts readers into a world where survival is anything but guaranteed.<\/p>\n

Dray Quintero, once a rebel leader, now finds himself imprisoned, tormented by the knowledge that his youngest daughter, Raven, is also in enemy hands. The Agency, led by an old friend turned ruthless dictator, controls the country through weaponized technology, manipulating reality itself to keep citizens under its thumb. But when an unexpected chance at escape emerges, Dray and Raven must navigate a world where every move is predicted before they can make it.<\/p>\n

Bland masterfully blends action, psychological warfare, and ethical dilemmas, making Dray\u2019s fight for freedom feel both deeply personal and terrifyingly relevant. Even as he battles for his family\u2019s survival, he must decide whether to keep running or make one final stand against an enemy that always seems one step ahead.<\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

With relentless pacing, thought-provoking twists, and a futuristic setting that feels eerily plausible, The Price of Freedom<\/em> is a must-read for fans of dystopian sci-fi. Whether you\u2019ve followed the series from the beginning or are jumping in for the first time, this thrilling conclusion will keep you on edge until the very last page. Happy reading!<\/p>\n

Check out\u00a0The Price of Freedom<\/em><\/a> here!<\/p>\n

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