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Repressed Echoes: The Sendaxa Chronicles, Book 1
From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner
She’s determined to save the world…even if she doesn’t remember it.
World-renowned geneticist Danica Lawson woke up to a world that had been destroyed—by her own hand. She has no recollection of the downfall of society but is determined to repair the damage.
Moreover, the first face she sees is one that’s eerily familiar—and undeniable handsome—even if she doesn’t recognize the sexy soldier with the deep, soothing voice.
As Dani struggles to reverse the destruction, she realizes sinister forces are at play. For, a malevolent force is sweeping through their dystopian world, and the window to defeat it narrows each day its reign strengthens…
If you love dystopian stories with steamy romance, STEM heroines, sexy silver-fox heroes and a race to save the world, this is your jam! Start the trilogy today!
She’s determined to save the world…even if she doesn’t remember it.
World-renowned geneticist Danica Lawson woke up to a world that had been destroyed—by her own hand. She has no recollection of the downfall of society but is determined to repair the damage.
Moreover, the first face she sees is one that’s eerily familiar—and undeniable handsome—even if she doesn’t recognize the sexy soldier with the deep, soothing voice.
As Dani struggles to reverse the destruction, she realizes sinister forces are at play. For, a malevolent force is sweeping through their dystopian world, and the window to defeat it narrows each day its reign strengthens…
If you love dystopian stories with steamy romance, STEM heroines, sexy silver-fox heroes and a race to save the world, this is your jam! Start the trilogy today!
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Published September 26, 2024
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About the author
Rebecca Hefner
32 books1,236 followersUSA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner grew up in Western NC and now calls the Hudson River of NYC home. A huge Buffy and Star Wars fan, she loves an epic fantasy and a surprise twist (Luke, he IS your father).
Before becoming an author, Rebecca had a successful twelve-year medical device sales career. After launching her own indie publishing company, she is now a full-time author who loves writing strong, complex characters who find their HEAs.
Rebecca can usually be found making dorky and/or embarrassing posts on TikTok and Instagram. Please join her so you can laugh along with her!
You can find all of Rebecca's books here, along with content warnings: https://www.rebeccahefner.com/books
Before becoming an author, Rebecca had a successful twelve-year medical device sales career. After launching her own indie publishing company, she is now a full-time author who loves writing strong, complex characters who find their HEAs.
Rebecca can usually be found making dorky and/or embarrassing posts on TikTok and Instagram. Please join her so you can laugh along with her!
You can find all of Rebecca's books here, along with content warnings: https://www.rebeccahefner.com/books
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February 4, 2026
The Last of Us mashed with 50 First Dates was the only hook I needed.
(This is my first ever book review so bear with me)
I listened to this as an audiobook, and it’s actually the first one I’ve ever finished. I struggled a bit with the narration at times, but Ri Page and Curtis Michael Holland did a solid job overall. There were moments when Dani sounded a little robotic, but then I reminded myself she’s a scientist — so it kind of fit. Honestly, it gave off major Big Bang Theory Sheldon vibes.
The story follows Dani who is a world renowned geneticist who wakes up in a dystopian world she didn’t remember. A world that was destroyed by her actions. Suffering from amnesia Dani has no memory of how society collapsed or what role she played in it. She only knows she must fix what happened and save the world.
Dani’s first encounter in her this new harsh word is a handsome, silver fox of a soldier, whose face seems familiar even though she has no memory of him. This man, Maverick, is her devoted, loving and sexy husband. He helps guide her thought each day a the struggle of her memory loss.
As she begins to piece together clues, Dani realizes that her scientific work had unintended consequences: she helped develop a drug meant to extend human life that instead led to chaos, addiction, and societal breakdown. As she tried to reverse the damage sinister forces power emerge making her mission even more dangerous.
Dani and Maverick aren’t alone, Dani’s two sisters and Maverick’s close friend are with them. Supporting Dani’s mission to regain her memories and to find the antidote to the drug that ruined the world.
Over all I really enjoyed this book. I love a good dystopian setting with a twist. It really makes you think about how memory shapes who we are. Dani had to rebuild her identity not just as a scientist, but as a spouse, a sister, and a friend.
I also really liked the emotional twist with Dani’s sister being the one who betrayed her. Her resentment over Dani not being there when their mother died, mixed with always feeling overshadowed and inadequate, added such a sad and human layer to the story.
(This is my first ever book review so bear with me)
I listened to this as an audiobook, and it’s actually the first one I’ve ever finished. I struggled a bit with the narration at times, but Ri Page and Curtis Michael Holland did a solid job overall. There were moments when Dani sounded a little robotic, but then I reminded myself she’s a scientist — so it kind of fit. Honestly, it gave off major Big Bang Theory Sheldon vibes.
The story follows Dani who is a world renowned geneticist who wakes up in a dystopian world she didn’t remember. A world that was destroyed by her actions. Suffering from amnesia Dani has no memory of how society collapsed or what role she played in it. She only knows she must fix what happened and save the world.
Dani’s first encounter in her this new harsh word is a handsome, silver fox of a soldier, whose face seems familiar even though she has no memory of him. This man, Maverick, is her devoted, loving and sexy husband. He helps guide her thought each day a the struggle of her memory loss.
As she begins to piece together clues, Dani realizes that her scientific work had unintended consequences: she helped develop a drug meant to extend human life that instead led to chaos, addiction, and societal breakdown. As she tried to reverse the damage sinister forces power emerge making her mission even more dangerous.
Dani and Maverick aren’t alone, Dani’s two sisters and Maverick’s close friend are with them. Supporting Dani’s mission to regain her memories and to find the antidote to the drug that ruined the world.
Over all I really enjoyed this book. I love a good dystopian setting with a twist. It really makes you think about how memory shapes who we are. Dani had to rebuild her identity not just as a scientist, but as a spouse, a sister, and a friend.
I also really liked the emotional twist with Dani’s sister being the one who betrayed her. Her resentment over Dani not being there when their mother died, mixed with always feeling overshadowed and inadequate, added such a sad and human layer to the story.
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July 7, 2025
My first read by this author—that blurb really piqued my interest.
It was sort of interesting the way it was executed: slow-paced, despite containing action and intrigue. Dystopian vibes combined with a bit of ‘slow living’ and complex crushes / love triangle vibes everywhere.
Not bad by any means, fun at times, at other times sorta dull. The word ‘dichotomous’ comes to mind.
Overall … an interesting premise. 3 stars.
🎧 Audio:
I love a dual narration, both voice actors had beautiful voices and the overall sound quality was clear, perfect.
While he performed beautifully, she tended to dictate robotically, making it hard to pay attention—I had to work at it.
It was sort of interesting the way it was executed: slow-paced, despite containing action and intrigue. Dystopian vibes combined with a bit of ‘slow living’ and complex crushes / love triangle vibes everywhere.
Not bad by any means, fun at times, at other times sorta dull. The word ‘dichotomous’ comes to mind.
Overall … an interesting premise. 3 stars.
🎧 Audio:
I love a dual narration, both voice actors had beautiful voices and the overall sound quality was clear, perfect.
While he performed beautifully, she tended to dictate robotically, making it hard to pay attention—I had to work at it.
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