Genre: New Adult | Science Fiction | Dystopian
Published: July 31, 2026
Series: The Awakened
Kindle Unlimited: No
Received From: NetGalley
Blurb
All that Emoura perceives as reality teeters on the edge of collapse. In the wake of the American Empire collapse, a new nation has formed. With a new nation, comes a new hierarchy–the First Ring corporate dynasties; the Second Ring sycophants; and the Third Ring have-nots in a world of have-too-much. When a Third Ringer mysteriously vanishes from the prestigious New World University, her cousin, Emoura enrolls in the institution with the goal of solving the mystery. On her journey, Emoura becomes a target of a sadistic secret society, whose goal rests in cleansing the university of lower class students. As she encounters inconvenient truths, she discovers her latent divine powers that will aid her in collapsing the new nation.
Review
The premise of a strong, young female character in a dystopian setting with a hierarchical structure has definite The Hunger Games vibes. The society's structure and political intrigue were riveting and well-articulated. The characters were interesting; each one had a complex voice that lent to the book. The world-building was captivating and rendered in exquisite detail. I can't sing enough praises regarding these attributes because they were absolutely stunning.
I hate to admit this, especially after singing this book's praises, but I had difficulty following the plot. It seemed to jump around suddenly, and I felt like I couldn't keep up. There were chapters in the middle of the book where I thought everything was falling into place, and then another tangent popped up. I'm sure that there are readers out there who will enjoy a plot that is incredibly fast-paced and prone to go on tangents; I'm just not one of them.
Overall, I recommend this book for dystopian readers who enjoyed The Hunger Games and are willing to go on a wild ride filled with twists and turns.
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