Imagine that your life is relatively perfect (let’s be realistic there is no perfect). You have a great boyfriend, loyal friends, loving family, and discovered passion for a cause to dedicate your future. Too good to be true you think, and you would be right. When We Wake by Karen Healey is a thrilling sci-fi story about what happens when you are forced to start over and pick up the pieces after you thought life was figured out.
Summary
In 2027, sixteen year old Tegan has everything to live for. On what is supposed to be the best day of her young life, she is shot at an environmental rally/protest. With all her memories fresh in her mind from her life up to that point, Tegan awakes 100 years later to vastly different world where everything has changed. The world is plagued with extreme pollution, as well as the majority of the world being vegetarians. There are extremist groups and factions trying to fight political corruption and countries are forced to adopt no immigration policies to protect the dwindling valuable resources. When Tegan wakes she finds herself in a government facility and the only person to be successfully revived from cryogenic sleep. Tegan is then forced to pick up where she left off and get on with her new life.
My Thoughts: Unique and Refreshing
Let me start by saying that Science Fiction is not my favorite genre. With that said, I really did enjoy this story because it is unlike anything I have read before. The main character Tegan is extremely likable and authentic. I feel her loss and the finality of not only losing her loved ones, but her whole world as well. The evolution of Tegan’s character from the beginning to end is satisfying and compelling. I also like the relationship between Tegan and Abdi (the love interest). It slowly builds from friendship to something more and does not distract from the main story.
The only issue I have with this book is that I feel like I am being lectured about the environment. However, this is a good message to impart on readers and it does fit into the story without being too annoying.
I was pleasantly surprised after reading this book and highly recommend this to readers who like science fiction, dystopian future worlds, and strong female characters. The book ended with a opening for more books and I am happy to find out there will be a second book release in May 2014 called While We Run!
Happy Reading,
Ms. Grande :)
Summary
In 2027, sixteen year old Tegan has everything to live for. On what is supposed to be the best day of her young life, she is shot at an environmental rally/protest. With all her memories fresh in her mind from her life up to that point, Tegan awakes 100 years later to vastly different world where everything has changed. The world is plagued with extreme pollution, as well as the majority of the world being vegetarians. There are extremist groups and factions trying to fight political corruption and countries are forced to adopt no immigration policies to protect the dwindling valuable resources. When Tegan wakes she finds herself in a government facility and the only person to be successfully revived from cryogenic sleep. Tegan is then forced to pick up where she left off and get on with her new life.
My Thoughts: Unique and Refreshing
Let me start by saying that Science Fiction is not my favorite genre. With that said, I really did enjoy this story because it is unlike anything I have read before. The main character Tegan is extremely likable and authentic. I feel her loss and the finality of not only losing her loved ones, but her whole world as well. The evolution of Tegan’s character from the beginning to end is satisfying and compelling. I also like the relationship between Tegan and Abdi (the love interest). It slowly builds from friendship to something more and does not distract from the main story.
The only issue I have with this book is that I feel like I am being lectured about the environment. However, this is a good message to impart on readers and it does fit into the story without being too annoying.
I was pleasantly surprised after reading this book and highly recommend this to readers who like science fiction, dystopian future worlds, and strong female characters. The book ended with a opening for more books and I am happy to find out there will be a second book release in May 2014 called While We Run!
Happy Reading,
Ms. Grande :)