Awakening
Release Date: 04/07/15
Entangled Teen
Summary from Goodreads:
A thrilling, futuristic sci-fi novel set in a unique and thought-provoking world, from author Shannon Duffy.
Desiree Six (because she was born on a Friday) believes in everything the Protectorate stands for. She likes the safety and security of having her entire life planned out—her career, her mate, even the date of her death. She doesn't even think to question when Darien, her childhood friend and neighbor, is convicted of murdering his parents. They had seemed like such a loving family. But if he was convicted, then he must have done it.
Then Darien shows up in her room late one night. He has escaped from the Terrorscape—a nightmare machine used to punish all Noncompliants—and needs Desiree's help. What he tells her rocks her world to its core and makes her doubt everything she's ever been told. With this new information, will Desiree and Darien be able to escape the Protectorate before it's too late?
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Why
young adults need sci fi and dystopian type books?
Well
in my opinion, it’s not just young adults who need these kinds of books, but all
people, no matter the age. J Personally,
I love sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian, and paranormal books the absolute most.
Basically anything in books that can take me outside the realm of the real or
current world and way of doing things, I’m probably going to like. Don’t get me
wrong, I love me some contemporary too. It’s just that I think it’s such a
mental holiday to escape to another world or spice things up with some magic or
crazy futuristic technology, or a government that seems to have everything in perfect
order, but doesn’t. It just feels so creative and a fun way to explore the
impossible or unimaginable. I like to be taken to the future or even the past,
or to an alternate existence and way of living. To me, it’s so creative and
captivating to imagine all of the what ifs and hows? When an author can make
this kind of thing feel authentic, it allows the reader to really immerse
themselves into this world or way of life and follow the characters as they
struggle to survive or wade through their strange dilemma they’ve found
themselves in. Take me on a journey to the unusual, and I’m sold.
I
hope I managed to do that with Awakening and that readers enjoy the futuristic
world I’ve created. No matter how old I get, I know I’ll always love books that
take me away and allow me to experience something unique.
About the Author
Author of MG and YA books full of adventure. I grew up on the east coast of Canada in the province of Newfoundland and now live in Ontario. I love writing, reading, fashion, fitness, and traveling.
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I love escaping in a paranormal, sci-fi, dystopian story. I agree that it's fun to read these creative stories and escape in to another place when the authors can make the experience authentic. Great Guest Post!
ReplyDelete<3 Shannon's little extra blurb about sci-fi and dystopian books! I think there's something to add to why they're so important. Yes, they spark creativity, but even more than that, they can spark research and invention. And dystopians can help to really think about the consequences of choices made. While our world will hopefully never end up like most dystopian worlds, do we really want to risk it with crappy decisions? I totally agree with her, though, on how fantastic it is to escape to another world. Because of my health, I have trouble getting out and doing things, so books let me somewhat make up for that :) I always get sad when a series ends and my time in that world comes to an end!
ReplyDeleteOoooh... this sounds like an intriguing read!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteNaomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
This seems really good. It kind of reminds me of the legend trilogy. I'm excite that this was brought to my attention!! :) happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI love YA, dystopian, post-apocalyptic sci-fi, especially alien invasion! I get so immersed in the world building and anything and everything seems possible! I think I'd enjoy Awakening, I'm so glad I came across it! And thanks for the awesome giveaway! I hope I win so I can buy this book!
ReplyDeleteI love dystopian. I think it has something to do with me being a rebel and loving it when people rise up against an unjust government or system. This book looks really good and right up my ally.
ReplyDeleteI crave escapism reading and sci fi and dystopian books fit the bill.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea, and the synopsis is captivating! <3
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so interesting! I can't wait to read the rest. I don't usually enjoy sci-fi, but this one sounds intriguing!
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