Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi, I'm Ven and welcome to my book corner where we talk all things books. Thank you so much for joining me for today's video and I hope you enjoy.
This weeks book for review was kindly gifted to me by the author Sullivan Ledger, and is a dystopian horror that released in december 2025.
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Synopsis:
In a world shattered by war and radiation, Brutus Graves has known only suffering. Beaten as a child, imprisoned by terrorists while at war, and charged for a crime he didn’t commit—his wife’s murder—Brutus finds himself alone in a desolate landscape following a nuclear apocalypse. His every effort to protect those he loves—his sister, his wife, his son—has ended in despair, leaving him with a life steeped in misery and isolation.
Now, in the ruins of civilization, survival is a daily battle against not only the elements but also relentless hunters pursuing an abandoned young girl, the last flicker of hope in his shattered existence. As Brutus takes on the role of her protector, he confronts his past demons and the monstrous creatures lurking in the wasteland. With danger closing in and the odds stacked against him, can he finally gain peace by saving this innocent life? Brutus’s story is a tale of resilience in the face of unending loss and suffering, where a man’s fight for survival becomes his final quest for redemption.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Story
02:45 - Characters
06:35 - World & Setting
10:25 - Presentation
15:23 - Final Thoughts
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these webpages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
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Hi, I'm Ven and welcome to my book corner where we talk all things books. Thank you so much for joining me for today's video and I hope you enjoy.
This weeks book for review was kindly gifted to me by the author Sullivan Ledger, and is a dystopian horror that released in december 2025.
#booktube #smallbooktube #bookreview
Synopsis:
In a world shattered by war and radiation, Brutus Graves has known only suffering. Beaten as a child, imprisoned by terrorists while at war, and charged for a crime he didn’t commit—his wife’s murder—Brutus finds himself alone in a desolate landscape following a nuclear apocalypse. His every effort to protect those he loves—his sister, his wife, his son—has ended in despair, leaving him with a life steeped in misery and isolation.
Now, in the ruins of civilization, survival is a daily battle against not only the elements but also relentless hunters pursuing an abandoned young girl, the last flicker of hope in his shattered existence. As Brutus takes on the role of her protector, he confronts his past demons and the monstrous creatures lurking in the wasteland. With danger closing in and the odds stacked against him, can he finally gain peace by saving this innocent life? Brutus’s story is a tale of resilience in the face of unending loss and suffering, where a man’s fight for survival becomes his final quest for redemption.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Story
02:45 - Characters
06:35 - World & Setting
10:25 - Presentation
15:23 - Final Thoughts
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these webpages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
https://bsky.app/profile/venscorner.bsky.social
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2BZ9EBB0OXTF1?ref_=wl_share
