Bioluminescence (Bioluminescence Trilogy)

Bioluminescence (Bioluminescence Trilogy)

An exhilarating, queer new-adult post-apocalyptic debut novel about confronting inner demons, forging bonds, and making impossible choices. Plagued by anxiety, medic-in-training Georgie Wicks is teetering on the brink of emotional collapse. When her settlement's trade groups, including her father, vanish under mysterious circumstances, the future of her home hangs in the balance. Now, she must risk everything and venture beyond the walls into a dangerous, mutated version of a world she once knew. Adam Kulyk is a quick-witted survivor with a lethal knack for sniping. His fierce determination to protect Oliver, the last bastion of peace in his life, fuels his relentless survival instinct. But beneath his cheerful facade, Adam grapples with addiction and past trauma that threatens to consume him entirely. When their paths collide, Georgie discovers the deadly fungus that decimated humanity is not the only danger lurking in the shadows. With not only her home but the entire city on the line, the stakes are higher than she could've ever imagined. Full content warning available at www.toniduartewriter.com/bioluminescence "This may just be my favorite thing I've read in... a while. Definitely my favorite dystopian in years. With all the beautiful character development and arcs I'm used to finding only in the likes of Marie Lu, along with a deadly world I haven't been as enraptured in since I read Stung by Bethany Wiggins a decade ago, this is THE apocalypse novel to beat." -Tori on Goodreads "I haven't had a book keep me on my toes like this in years. The amount of plot twists even rivals the twists in series like a Throne of Glass. If you enjoyed The Last Of Us, any of the Fallout games, or post apocalyptic stuff in general you definitely need to read this book. The characters deal with ptsd, anxiety, panic attacks, addiction, and a history of abuse. The LGBTQ characters are well thought out and integral to the story which is always nice to see." -Jessica on Goodreads "I enjoy a well-crafted post-apocalyptic tale, and Toni delivers. We follow Georgie and Adam through the world of Bioluminescence-and it's not the friendliest of places. The world building is well done. Twists and challenges abound. And you may sacrifice some sleep to the book gods, fervently breathing, "just one more chapter."" -Kevin on Goodreads "Toni has written everything poetically in such a ruinous setting. She took the things I love in a story and put them all together." -Kati on Goodreads "Bioluminescence is a beautifully written book set in a post-apocalyptic world. This book really goes to show that maybe zombies isn't the most scary thing that could await you in a post apocalyptic world." -Linn on Goodreads "This had political unrest, dangerous cults, very high stakes, I was tense and excited for most of the book. It had lgbt representation, friends-to-lovers small romance (Two relationships you care deeply about). But most importantly this book was packed with emotion, I was so worried all of the time. I don't normally tear up while reading, but I got choked up five times while reading this!" -Madeline on Goodreads Toni Duarte writes stories about queer characters navigating unraveled worlds. Originally from Illinois, she now calls the Irish countryside home. When she's not dreaming up new stories, she can be found spending time with her family or questing through video games. She loves D&D, books, and all things zombie-related.