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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Literary Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Survival Fiction

Book Review :
''After the Flood' by Kassandra Montag is a gripping and immersive dive into a waterlogged future that feels terrifyingly plausible. The novel follows the relentless journey of Myra, a hardened survivor, and her daughter Pearl as they sail a perilous, expanded ocean in search of a lost child. Montag excels at world-building, painting a vivid picture of a shattered civilization where pirate gangs rule the waves and isolated communities cling to mountaintops. The prose is stark and powerful, effectively conveying the bleakness of the landscape and the fierce, sometimes desperate, love that drives Myra. While it fits squarely in the post-apocalyptic genre, its heart is a tense maternal thriller and a poignant exploration of grief, resilience, and what we cling to when everything is lost. The pacing is excellent, balancing introspective moments with bursts of intense action. Fans of 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy or 'Station Eleven' by Emily St. John Mandel will find much to appreciate in this compelling and thought-provoking debut.''