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Fuchsia War: YA Time-Travel Adventure with Female Heroes Rediscovering Lost History
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A thrilling, time-bending adventure of high-stakes women’s justice, unbreakable friendships, and unforgettable women—set in a dystopian future where men exploit Mother Earth and erase its true history. Ava-Sky longs to expose centuries of reality twisted by the patriarchal powers and join the fight to reclaim the planet and truth.
In the wake of a failed rebellion, when women tried to save Earth from men's destruction, being a woman has become a death sentence. Unchecked consumption unleashed the Day of Fire, bringing toxic sandstorms. Eighteen-year-old Ava-Sky bears the painful scars that took place during the Day of Fire.
Now, in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by ecological ruin, Earth is mostly a wasteland, and women live in isolated sanctuaries while the rest of the world crumbles. Ava-Sky lives with her mom in Tierra, one of the last female-led havens, where she’s been raised on the true history—how men erased women’s history and poisoned the planet.
Driven by a longing for justice and determined to set the record straight, Ava-Sky dreams of joining the History Documenting Unit in the city of Nia, where women travel back in time to recover lost women’s history and erased truths—hoping to un-brainwash women living in male-occupied territories and spark a revolution to save what’s left of Mother Earth.
When a tragic storm strikes in Tierra, Ava-Sky is forced to leave the only home she’s ever known and travel to Nia without her loved ones.
Will Ava make it to Nia and realize her dream of joining the History Documenting Unit—or will the scars from the Day of Fire hold her back?
In the wake of a failed rebellion, when women tried to save Earth from men's destruction, being a woman has become a death sentence. Unchecked consumption unleashed the Day of Fire, bringing toxic sandstorms. Eighteen-year-old Ava-Sky bears the painful scars that took place during the Day of Fire.
Now, in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by ecological ruin, Earth is mostly a wasteland, and women live in isolated sanctuaries while the rest of the world crumbles. Ava-Sky lives with her mom in Tierra, one of the last female-led havens, where she’s been raised on the true history—how men erased women’s history and poisoned the planet.
Driven by a longing for justice and determined to set the record straight, Ava-Sky dreams of joining the History Documenting Unit in the city of Nia, where women travel back in time to recover lost women’s history and erased truths—hoping to un-brainwash women living in male-occupied territories and spark a revolution to save what’s left of Mother Earth.
When a tragic storm strikes in Tierra, Ava-Sky is forced to leave the only home she’s ever known and travel to Nia without her loved ones.
Will Ava make it to Nia and realize her dream of joining the History Documenting Unit—or will the scars from the Day of Fire hold her back?
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Gaia Kai
2 books22 followersGaia Kai is an adjunct professor of humanities and art history and a practicing artist. Her academic and creative work centers on elevating and educating women, with a focus on women’s art history and matrilineal societies. Her debut reflects the core of her career-long focus on women’s history and creativity, combined with her love of science fiction and adventure.
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September 14, 2025
Thank you NetGalley and the author for the ARC.
This book fits very nicely in the YA dystopian collection, with a fresh and unique premise. Women working to try and bring about a matriarchal society after endless horrific treatment by men is, while somewhat dystopian, also not something unfamiliar to our real world.
The book moves fast, with the main characters being fleshed out and easy to form connections with. As some other reviews mention, I could easily take a bit more engagement with the side characters.
The main draw of this book is the historical time travel, to document male wrongdoings in order to broadcast them in the present. This was by far the most interesting concept, and I could happily read a whole book of short stories on the trips back to document these.
My biggest gripe comes from the main character's inner monologue, where they regularly question what they should do, despite being given clear instructions mere moments before. This is something I've not enjoyed in other books though and I can see how those thoughts add tension and engagement, it's possibly just not for me.
This book fits very nicely in the YA dystopian collection, with a fresh and unique premise. Women working to try and bring about a matriarchal society after endless horrific treatment by men is, while somewhat dystopian, also not something unfamiliar to our real world.
The book moves fast, with the main characters being fleshed out and easy to form connections with. As some other reviews mention, I could easily take a bit more engagement with the side characters.
The main draw of this book is the historical time travel, to document male wrongdoings in order to broadcast them in the present. This was by far the most interesting concept, and I could happily read a whole book of short stories on the trips back to document these.
My biggest gripe comes from the main character's inner monologue, where they regularly question what they should do, despite being given clear instructions mere moments before. This is something I've not enjoyed in other books though and I can see how those thoughts add tension and engagement, it's possibly just not for me.
January 8, 2026
Fuchsia War by Gaia Kai is a thought-provoking novel in which women and girls fight to reclaim erased history.
Ava-Sky, who lives in an environmentally-ravaged world, dreams of becoming a time traveling history documenter. The women who rule environmentally-ravaged Tierra dream of a female-ruled world. “If they did, our planet wouldn’t be on the brink of destruction.”
Fuchsia War seems to be a diatribe on environmental abuses combined with man’s attempt to erase female achievements. A resident of woman-ruled Tierra, Ava-Sky is one of the few individuals genetically-suited to travel through time, which enables her to record and share women’s historical achievements that includes Mileva Maric-Einstein. While she takes part in the Matriarchy War, she recalls her own father who taught her how to use weapons. The flip side of the coin is the portrayal of the Man-Lands that border Tierra, where all men are portrayed as misogynists who abuse and enslave women. Perhaps predictably, a war erupts between the two diverse cultures. The men who rule Mans-Lands are portrayed as women-hating and stupid.
This futuristic world is immersive with sci-fi technology including anti-gravity skimmer, palm scanners, and the Wrist Beam.
The Mother-Earthers seek to not only control men, but eventually wipe all of them out. Is a future devoid of men a future worth fighting for?
The story was an action-packed page turner that keeps the reader involved. The feminist struggle is real, but as a reader I felt it was taken too far. Also, I feel that the manuscript would have benefitted from one more polish. The character development of Ava-Sky was solid, meaning that young adult readers who are science fiction fans will probably enjoy this futuristic action-adventure novel.
Ava-Sky, who lives in an environmentally-ravaged world, dreams of becoming a time traveling history documenter. The women who rule environmentally-ravaged Tierra dream of a female-ruled world. “If they did, our planet wouldn’t be on the brink of destruction.”
Fuchsia War seems to be a diatribe on environmental abuses combined with man’s attempt to erase female achievements. A resident of woman-ruled Tierra, Ava-Sky is one of the few individuals genetically-suited to travel through time, which enables her to record and share women’s historical achievements that includes Mileva Maric-Einstein. While she takes part in the Matriarchy War, she recalls her own father who taught her how to use weapons. The flip side of the coin is the portrayal of the Man-Lands that border Tierra, where all men are portrayed as misogynists who abuse and enslave women. Perhaps predictably, a war erupts between the two diverse cultures. The men who rule Mans-Lands are portrayed as women-hating and stupid.
This futuristic world is immersive with sci-fi technology including anti-gravity skimmer, palm scanners, and the Wrist Beam.
The Mother-Earthers seek to not only control men, but eventually wipe all of them out. Is a future devoid of men a future worth fighting for?
The story was an action-packed page turner that keeps the reader involved. The feminist struggle is real, but as a reader I felt it was taken too far. Also, I feel that the manuscript would have benefitted from one more polish. The character development of Ava-Sky was solid, meaning that young adult readers who are science fiction fans will probably enjoy this futuristic action-adventure novel.
September 6, 2025
This was a really interesting read! I did really enjoy it. A scary dystopian world that has been ruined by "men" & this story is based on the female survivors that try to take back control of their world. A great storyline, some angst I found, but not too much, lots of action & high tension moments. A good mix of post apocalyptic, dystopian with a nice twist of sci fi to add even more flair! I do recommend!
September 2, 2025
I picked this book up on NetGalley. It was certainly a thought-provoking read.
To give a brief synopsis - our protagonist is Ava-Sky, a young woman navigating a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity depleted Mother Earth of its natural resources, turning the world into a dystopian nightmare. Worse, there is a divide between men and women on a global scale. Women have lost their human rights, and their history. There are only a few safe refuges, in areas where women have overthrown the patriarchy. We follow Ava as she pursues her dream of being a time-traveler, rediscovering women whose legacies were buried in the past.
I really like the premise to be honest, the book draws from reality in a way that makes this dystopian future scarily believable. I found it so educational in this way - because it prompted me to research the people and events it mentioned.
The specifics of the dystopian society were really captivating too. Ava visits a number of places throughout this novel, allowing us to see a broad range of interesting environments. I love all the terms the author came up with for News, and reading about what aspects of society and language had mutated in this dystopian future. The general vibe of this world is an interesting one.
I think this book sets itself up well to be a thought experiment. One of the primary goals of the matriarchy in this novel is to eradicate all men. The political landscape is as extreme in its feminism as it can get. Which brings me to my issue with this novel. Our characters have come to the conclusion that the only way to save women and the Earth is to kill every man on it, and live in a society of only women. Of course, such a gross generalisation and condemnation is something I don't agree with.
Ava despises men, she and everyone she knows believes that all men are violent, bloodthirsty, bigoted, and willing to kill the planet. We meet some male characters along the way which don't fit into this mold, and I had hoped this would be a turning point for Ava to realise her views were too extreme and one-dimensional. Yet, while Ava has her doubts, that key introspection never happens. There are some other ideas presented in this book - such as assigning people jobs and lives based on their genetic makeup - that I kept waiting for some deeper commentary on. None of this happened, and I'm left wondering what the intentions of the author were. It's possible I may have misconstrued the ending, but it's something I would love to hear the author talk about in more detail.
To give a brief synopsis - our protagonist is Ava-Sky, a young woman navigating a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity depleted Mother Earth of its natural resources, turning the world into a dystopian nightmare. Worse, there is a divide between men and women on a global scale. Women have lost their human rights, and their history. There are only a few safe refuges, in areas where women have overthrown the patriarchy. We follow Ava as she pursues her dream of being a time-traveler, rediscovering women whose legacies were buried in the past.
I really like the premise to be honest, the book draws from reality in a way that makes this dystopian future scarily believable. I found it so educational in this way - because it prompted me to research the people and events it mentioned.
The specifics of the dystopian society were really captivating too. Ava visits a number of places throughout this novel, allowing us to see a broad range of interesting environments. I love all the terms the author came up with for News, and reading about what aspects of society and language had mutated in this dystopian future. The general vibe of this world is an interesting one.
I think this book sets itself up well to be a thought experiment. One of the primary goals of the matriarchy in this novel is to eradicate all men. The political landscape is as extreme in its feminism as it can get. Which brings me to my issue with this novel. Our characters have come to the conclusion that the only way to save women and the Earth is to kill every man on it, and live in a society of only women. Of course, such a gross generalisation and condemnation is something I don't agree with.
Ava despises men, she and everyone she knows believes that all men are violent, bloodthirsty, bigoted, and willing to kill the planet. We meet some male characters along the way which don't fit into this mold, and I had hoped this would be a turning point for Ava to realise her views were too extreme and one-dimensional. Yet, while Ava has her doubts, that key introspection never happens. There are some other ideas presented in this book - such as assigning people jobs and lives based on their genetic makeup - that I kept waiting for some deeper commentary on. None of this happened, and I'm left wondering what the intentions of the author were. It's possible I may have misconstrued the ending, but it's something I would love to hear the author talk about in more detail.
September 1, 2025
A Worthy Addition to the Dystopian Shelf
I received an ARC of this book, thank you netgalley.
In a genre often saturated with well-trod paths, Gaia Kai's Fuchsia War stands out by offering a refreshingly specific and high-stakes vision of the future. The premise alone—of a post-apocalyptic world where women’s history is literally a lost art and time-traveling historians are the only hope for revolution—is a stroke of brilliance. It’s an imaginative and compelling hook that drew me in from the very first pages. The novel's strength lies in these high-concept moments, particularly the History Documenting Unit’s time-bending missions. These sequences are both poignant and thrilling, showcasing the devastating toll of ecological collapse and the deliberate erasure of truth. To me, these trips into the past were the book's heart and soul, and the reason it’s worth picking up.
That said, while the big ideas land, the execution sometimes struggles to keep pace. The primary narrative, following Ava-Sky’s journey, often feels a bit rushed, particularly in the later chapters. Some of the secondary characters, despite their potential, never quite grow beyond their initial introductions, leaving me hungry for more depth and connection. This rapid pace also contributes to a sense of disorientation at times; certain narrative leaps feel unearned, and the overall timeline can be a bit confusing even outside of the time-travel element.
And then there's the ending. I appreciate a good cliffhanger as much as the next reader, but the one here felt less like an exciting lead-in to a sequel and more like a deliberate stumble. A pivotal event near the climax is introduced without clear motivation or explanation, leaving a key character's actions a complete mystery. It’s an abrupt and slightly frustrating note to end on, undermining the powerful themes that came before it.
Despite these issues, Fuchsia War is a book with a lot of ambition and a big heart. It’s a compelling read for fans of dystopian fiction and unique time-travel mechanics. The exploration of truth, memory, and unbreakable female bonds is genuinely moving. While it may not stick with you in every detail, its most innovative moments will. It’s a strong debut with a truly inspired core, and I’m hopeful the next installment will build on its considerable strengths.
I received an ARC of this book, thank you netgalley.
In a genre often saturated with well-trod paths, Gaia Kai's Fuchsia War stands out by offering a refreshingly specific and high-stakes vision of the future. The premise alone—of a post-apocalyptic world where women’s history is literally a lost art and time-traveling historians are the only hope for revolution—is a stroke of brilliance. It’s an imaginative and compelling hook that drew me in from the very first pages. The novel's strength lies in these high-concept moments, particularly the History Documenting Unit’s time-bending missions. These sequences are both poignant and thrilling, showcasing the devastating toll of ecological collapse and the deliberate erasure of truth. To me, these trips into the past were the book's heart and soul, and the reason it’s worth picking up.
That said, while the big ideas land, the execution sometimes struggles to keep pace. The primary narrative, following Ava-Sky’s journey, often feels a bit rushed, particularly in the later chapters. Some of the secondary characters, despite their potential, never quite grow beyond their initial introductions, leaving me hungry for more depth and connection. This rapid pace also contributes to a sense of disorientation at times; certain narrative leaps feel unearned, and the overall timeline can be a bit confusing even outside of the time-travel element.
And then there's the ending. I appreciate a good cliffhanger as much as the next reader, but the one here felt less like an exciting lead-in to a sequel and more like a deliberate stumble. A pivotal event near the climax is introduced without clear motivation or explanation, leaving a key character's actions a complete mystery. It’s an abrupt and slightly frustrating note to end on, undermining the powerful themes that came before it.
Despite these issues, Fuchsia War is a book with a lot of ambition and a big heart. It’s a compelling read for fans of dystopian fiction and unique time-travel mechanics. The exploration of truth, memory, and unbreakable female bonds is genuinely moving. While it may not stick with you in every detail, its most innovative moments will. It’s a strong debut with a truly inspired core, and I’m hopeful the next installment will build on its considerable strengths.
September 14, 2025
Fuchsia War is a unique and ambitious entry into the YA dystopian genre. What immediately struck me was the originality of the worldbuilding. Gaia Kai imagines a post-apocalyptic society where women not only fight to preserve what’s left of Earth but also reclaim the history that has been erased from them. The History Documenting Unit, with its time-bending missions to recover women’s stories, is such a fascinating and powerful concept that I could have happily read an entire book just exploring those moments.
The novel doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable themes. In this world, women’s hatred of men is absolute and unflinching. The way it’s written feels deliberately harsh because it mirrors the way women are treated in our own society, but turned back on its head. That inversion is effective, but I do think many readers might miss the parallel without additional context. For me, this created a push-pull experience: it was powerful in how it made me think and sit with the discomfort, but at the same time, I felt there were missed opportunities to connect those fictional extremes more clearly to present-day realities.
Where the book shines is in its boldness of ideas and its immersive dystopian setting. The ecological ruin, the sanctuaries, and the altered language of the future are vivid and compelling. Where it sometimes falters is in the finessing of its message.. certain moments that could have been deeply resonant didn’t quite land as strongly as I hoped.
That said, Fuchsia War is a creative, thought-provoking debut. It asks big questions about justice, truth, and who gets to shape history, and it doesn’t flinch away from showing the consequences of power when it swings to extremes. Readers who enjoy dystopian worlds with unique premises and high-stakes concepts will find a lot here to think about and discuss.
The novel doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable themes. In this world, women’s hatred of men is absolute and unflinching. The way it’s written feels deliberately harsh because it mirrors the way women are treated in our own society, but turned back on its head. That inversion is effective, but I do think many readers might miss the parallel without additional context. For me, this created a push-pull experience: it was powerful in how it made me think and sit with the discomfort, but at the same time, I felt there were missed opportunities to connect those fictional extremes more clearly to present-day realities.
Where the book shines is in its boldness of ideas and its immersive dystopian setting. The ecological ruin, the sanctuaries, and the altered language of the future are vivid and compelling. Where it sometimes falters is in the finessing of its message.. certain moments that could have been deeply resonant didn’t quite land as strongly as I hoped.
That said, Fuchsia War is a creative, thought-provoking debut. It asks big questions about justice, truth, and who gets to shape history, and it doesn’t flinch away from showing the consequences of power when it swings to extremes. Readers who enjoy dystopian worlds with unique premises and high-stakes concepts will find a lot here to think about and discuss.
August 24, 2025
Ava-Sky dreams of becoming a part of a time traveling unit who help document the real past that men have rewritten to be in favor of them. The earth is toxic and lacks any life outside of humans, due to men's obsession to destroy everything and shortsighted gains. Discovering and broadcasting the real past might help women in men ruled territories rise up and fight against them, and hopefully save the earth from complete destruction. However a devastating storm that destroyed nearly everything has sped up Ava's plans and now she is forced to travel into the unknown and hope she can get into the time traveling unit.
What I liked
‣ although the book is very 'women are the best', I feel like it also appreciates men a little
‣ the documentation trips were very interesting and heartbreaking, just that alone I think is worth reading
‣ interesting time travel mechanics
What I disliked
‣ sometimes confusing timelines (not because of the time travel element)
‣ confusing ending (and cliffhanger)
Review
I received an ARC of this book.
A fun read, but I feel like pretty forgettable. The side characters could've used a little more character development and at times the book felt rushed.
I don't want to spoil too much, but I'll say that there was an unnecessary part to the ending and I'm honestly confused why that happened because it really isn't explained either.
3.5/5 stars
What I liked
‣ although the book is very 'women are the best', I feel like it also appreciates men a little
‣ the documentation trips were very interesting and heartbreaking, just that alone I think is worth reading
‣ interesting time travel mechanics
What I disliked
‣ sometimes confusing timelines (not because of the time travel element)
‣ confusing ending (and cliffhanger)
Review
I received an ARC of this book.
A fun read, but I feel like pretty forgettable. The side characters could've used a little more character development and at times the book felt rushed.
I don't want to spoil too much, but I'll say that there was an unnecessary part to the ending and I'm honestly confused why that happened because it really isn't explained either.
3.5/5 stars
September 3, 2025
3.5⭐️
Thanks to Gaia Kai and NetGalley for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.
Fuchsia War was definitely a surprise, never expected from the first couple of chapters to love the story as much as I did when I finished.
This sci fi dystopia has so much potential. The core of the story it’s definitely the erasure of women in history, I learned so much that I completely ignored.
I really liked Ava, Tula, Sia, Zion, the world an how was described.
I do believe that the first chapters need some reconstruction, there’s aspects of the pacing that pulls you out of the story and gets you uninterested. Also the dialogues at certain times feel too juvenile even for the young characters. The world building needs a bit of work as well, especially the time travel, when Ava asks valid questions about the hows and whys Marka just says “roll with it”, “you don’t need to know” it feels like everything happens magically and Ava has the knowledge out of nowhere it’s just confusing and annoying to be honest.
That being said I do believe the author created a good, original plot and was able to intrigue me and made me curious/expectant for a sequel.
Thanks to Gaia Kai and NetGalley for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.
Fuchsia War was definitely a surprise, never expected from the first couple of chapters to love the story as much as I did when I finished.
This sci fi dystopia has so much potential. The core of the story it’s definitely the erasure of women in history, I learned so much that I completely ignored.
I really liked Ava, Tula, Sia, Zion, the world an how was described.
I do believe that the first chapters need some reconstruction, there’s aspects of the pacing that pulls you out of the story and gets you uninterested. Also the dialogues at certain times feel too juvenile even for the young characters. The world building needs a bit of work as well, especially the time travel, when Ava asks valid questions about the hows and whys Marka just says “roll with it”, “you don’t need to know” it feels like everything happens magically and Ava has the knowledge out of nowhere it’s just confusing and annoying to be honest.
That being said I do believe the author created a good, original plot and was able to intrigue me and made me curious/expectant for a sequel.
September 18, 2025
The subjects in this book felt like they were hitting a bit close to home right now! The world is an exaggerated apocalyptical version of our own, and it was sad to see where things had gone. The support and empowerment of the woman we got to see were great, and I enjoyed the characters. Would have loved more of our side characters! The world building was interesting, but felt possibly a little inconsistent in their technology. Some was SO advanced and other things felt like they were too underdeveloped based on their abilities.
The small stories we got from the time-traveling portion were great! It was a creative way to look at the past and turn around some "what we know" moments of history.
The twist in the book was cool and I thought it was really going to change the trajectory of the story and of FMC. It mostly felt like it stayed the same though, and I was really hoping for some additional character development. I'm thinking this might happen in the following book - so I'm curious to see where the story is taken.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The small stories we got from the time-traveling portion were great! It was a creative way to look at the past and turn around some "what we know" moments of history.
The twist in the book was cool and I thought it was really going to change the trajectory of the story and of FMC. It mostly felt like it stayed the same though, and I was really hoping for some additional character development. I'm thinking this might happen in the following book - so I'm curious to see where the story is taken.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 28, 2025
The concept of women traveling back in time to recover erased history and expose how the patriarchy rewrote everything grabbed me immediately. Ava-Sky wanting to join the History Documenting Unit to un-brainwash people and spark revolution created solid motivation that drove the story forward. The post-apocalyptic setting with toxic sandstorms and lost technology after the Day of Fire painted a grim picture of what unchecked exploitation leads to. The female-led sanctuaries versus male-occupied territories set up clear stakes, and watching Ava-Sky forced to leave her home after tragedy added urgency to her journey.
The message about environmental destruction and erased women's history sometimes felt heavy-handed when it could have been more subtle. However, the bold premise of flipping the power dynamic and showing what happens when one gender completely dominates made me think about parallels to our own world. The friendships and determination throughout kept me invested even when the themes got intense. Recommend for anyone who loves dystopian stories with time travel elements and strong environmental messages about protecting the planet before it's too late.
The message about environmental destruction and erased women's history sometimes felt heavy-handed when it could have been more subtle. However, the bold premise of flipping the power dynamic and showing what happens when one gender completely dominates made me think about parallels to our own world. The friendships and determination throughout kept me invested even when the themes got intense. Recommend for anyone who loves dystopian stories with time travel elements and strong environmental messages about protecting the planet before it's too late.
December 11, 2025
I had never read a book like this before, it’s filled with creativity, imagination, and emotion. The story follows Ava-Sky and her struggle to recover a lost history, one hidden by those who fear the truth. At its heart, it’s a story about reclaiming identity and fighting against silence, a symbolic battle for truth itself.
As a male reader, I’ll admit the perspective felt unfamiliar at first. The narrative clearly speaks from and for a feminine and feminist viewpoint, which made me reflect on experiences and emotions different from my own. But that’s exactly what makes it powerful. It challenged my perspective and invited me to see the world through Ava-Sky’s eyes, her pain, strength, and determination.
The writing is rich, evocative, and immersive; the world the author creates feels alive and meaningful. By the end, I wasn’t just following Ava-Sky’s journey, I was empathizing with her and with all the women she represents. Even as a man, I found myself deeply moved and inspired.
As a male reader, I’ll admit the perspective felt unfamiliar at first. The narrative clearly speaks from and for a feminine and feminist viewpoint, which made me reflect on experiences and emotions different from my own. But that’s exactly what makes it powerful. It challenged my perspective and invited me to see the world through Ava-Sky’s eyes, her pain, strength, and determination.
The writing is rich, evocative, and immersive; the world the author creates feels alive and meaningful. By the end, I wasn’t just following Ava-Sky’s journey, I was empathizing with her and with all the women she represents. Even as a man, I found myself deeply moved and inspired.
September 11, 2025
This was a book that I won in a goodreads giveaway and let me tell you this was a very informative story. It tells the story of a dystopian society in which there are those who exploit mother earth and try to erase the true history away. However there is one girl who will rise above the oppression in order to make a difference and save the last bit of goodness from being destroyed. Overall this is adventurous novel that makes you think clearly about the type of world you live in and how our actions impact it.
We are introduced to Ava Sky is lives with her mother in a female haven. Based on current events mentioned above men have erased the accomplishments of women. However, in a twist of fate she is introduced to a history documenting Unit which has the ability to travel back in time. But it is a journey that she will have to endure on her own and if she doesn't accomplish any change things could becoms drastically worse.
We are introduced to Ava Sky is lives with her mother in a female haven. Based on current events mentioned above men have erased the accomplishments of women. However, in a twist of fate she is introduced to a history documenting Unit which has the ability to travel back in time. But it is a journey that she will have to endure on her own and if she doesn't accomplish any change things could becoms drastically worse.
November 18, 2025
I was hoping to love this book, but I struggled in the language used and even with the misandry in the book, I can understand all characters hating and being afraid of all men but the main character Ava sky, she had a father in her home, he teached her how to fight and defend herself, he was different from all the other women experience.
The language used felt a bit strange and I struggled to read all the book, I think the book could be better if it wasnt all over the place, what I mean with that is that sometimes the plot that one used for the book could have been told in smaller novellas, like the relationship that Ava had with her parents, the discrimination that they faced because Ava had a father… the courage her mother had in having Ava father at the house, what made Ava chose what she wanted to become. This for me would be interesting to read.
Thank you Netgalley and Gaia Kai, for the free ARC and this is my honest opinion.
The language used felt a bit strange and I struggled to read all the book, I think the book could be better if it wasnt all over the place, what I mean with that is that sometimes the plot that one used for the book could have been told in smaller novellas, like the relationship that Ava had with her parents, the discrimination that they faced because Ava had a father… the courage her mother had in having Ava father at the house, what made Ava chose what she wanted to become. This for me would be interesting to read.
Thank you Netgalley and Gaia Kai, for the free ARC and this is my honest opinion.
December 25, 2025
Okay but LISTEN.
Fuchsia War is dystopian sci-fi that walks in, flips the table, and says “this is the story now.”
We’re talking:
✅ a future shaped by environmental collapse
✅ controlled history
✅ advanced tech
✅ a specialized unit operating above the world
✅ and a narrative that is VERY sure of what it wants to say
This book is not here to tiptoe. It’s concept-forward, message-driven, and moves with serious momentum. Characters exist inside the system rather than outside it, which makes the whole thing feel less like a hero’s journey and more like watching power shift in real time.
The ending? Swift. Symbolic. Decisive.
The kind of ending that makes you stare at the wall for a second and go,
“…wow. Okay.”
If you like dystopian stories that feel like a thought experiment, a warning, and a declaration all at once — add this to your list.
This would be a WILD book club read, by the way.
Fuchsia War is dystopian sci-fi that walks in, flips the table, and says “this is the story now.”
We’re talking:
✅ a future shaped by environmental collapse
✅ controlled history
✅ advanced tech
✅ a specialized unit operating above the world
✅ and a narrative that is VERY sure of what it wants to say
This book is not here to tiptoe. It’s concept-forward, message-driven, and moves with serious momentum. Characters exist inside the system rather than outside it, which makes the whole thing feel less like a hero’s journey and more like watching power shift in real time.
The ending? Swift. Symbolic. Decisive.
The kind of ending that makes you stare at the wall for a second and go,
“…wow. Okay.”
If you like dystopian stories that feel like a thought experiment, a warning, and a declaration all at once — add this to your list.
This would be a WILD book club read, by the way.
November 10, 2025
3.25 stars
Dystopian time traveling post apocalyptic where the female survivors attempt to establish a matriarchy after the men decimate the world (with a little sci-fi thrown in)? Sign me up! I so wanted to love this book. The concept is interesting and fresh. I loved the idea of traveling back in time to take snapshots of lost history to share with women and invigorate them to fight. The author also did a great job throwing in some twists and turns that kept me guessing and the story interesting.
While I enjoyed the story of this book, the writing really needed some polishing. The dialogue and sentence structure tended to be more juvenile as well as the pacing was a bit off.
Thank you to Gaia Kai for providing a copy. I am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
Dystopian time traveling post apocalyptic where the female survivors attempt to establish a matriarchy after the men decimate the world (with a little sci-fi thrown in)? Sign me up! I so wanted to love this book. The concept is interesting and fresh. I loved the idea of traveling back in time to take snapshots of lost history to share with women and invigorate them to fight. The author also did a great job throwing in some twists and turns that kept me guessing and the story interesting.
While I enjoyed the story of this book, the writing really needed some polishing. The dialogue and sentence structure tended to be more juvenile as well as the pacing was a bit off.
Thank you to Gaia Kai for providing a copy. I am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
December 13, 2025
Ooo I loved Fuchsia War. This is exactly what I imagine a strong female lead story fueled by female rage should look like. Ava-Sky is driven, angry, and purposeful in a way that feels justified and powerful rather than performative. I was fully invested in her journey from Tierra to Nia, especially after the loss that forces her to leave everything she knows behind. The worldbuilding is bold and unapologetic, from the matriarchal sanctuaries to the devastating environmental collapse, and the idea of reclaiming erased women’s history through time travel was both emotional and thought-provoking. The book doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths, and by the end, Ava-Sky’s resolve and growth felt earned.
Thank you NetGalley for eARC.
Thank you NetGalley for eARC.
January 11, 2026
I picked up this book because the idea of women traveling through time to recover erased history really caught my attention. The world-building is strong and easy to picture, especially the ruined future and the female-led sanctuaries. Ava-Sky is a likable main character, and her motivation feels clear and emotional. I enjoyed the mix of action, friendship, and bigger ideas about history and the planet. The time-travel concept is creative and keeps the story moving. That said, the message about patriarchy and environmental damage can feel a bit heavy at times, like it’s stated more than shown. Still, the story is engaging and meaningful, and it made me think. Overall, it’s a solid, imaginative read with heart and purpose.
September 1, 2025
I think this read was so interesting! It takes place in a future where humanity has fallen in a unique way.. The first female president of the United States was assassinated on her coronation day, and a war between the sexes breaks out. The current day in the book begins later on, and we as readers find out that history has been re-written and/or erased if it meant females had discovered something historically huge or impactful. Ava-Sky is our main character and she wants to be a woman who records history by time traveling to the past, and ends up succeeding in that goal. She ends up discovering much more going on than she initially thought.
I found this read to be an interesting dystopian/sci-fi read, and kept me coming back. I was saying, "OK, but what happens next?", and hopefully this ends up with a sequel!
I found this read to be an interesting dystopian/sci-fi read, and kept me coming back. I was saying, "OK, but what happens next?", and hopefully this ends up with a sequel!
November 29, 2025
The story of Ava-Sky pulled me in from the first page—her courage, scars, and determination to reclaim erased history make her a heroine you can’t help but root for. The world-building is vivid, from the toxic wastelands to the female-led sanctuaries, and the themes of justice, friendship, and hope feel both urgent and timeless. This is a gripping, empowering read that lingers long after you turn the last page. Highly recommended for fans of speculative fiction and strong, character-driven adventures.
January 2, 2026
This is a tale of justice and survival. I was intrigued by the idea of women traveling back in time to recover erased history and the story delivered on that promise. Ava Sky's journey felt urgent and emotional, especially with the backdrop of toxic storms and a world scarred by patriarchal exploitation.
The book blends dystopian survival with themes of friendship, justice, and reclaiming truth. The narrative has a unique twist. It's a mix of high stakes adventures and powerful women that made this book a compelling read.
The book blends dystopian survival with themes of friendship, justice, and reclaiming truth. The narrative has a unique twist. It's a mix of high stakes adventures and powerful women that made this book a compelling read.
January 5, 2026
I thought to read the book “Fuchsia War” because of its time-travel idea. Anyhow I found that men and women are separated into opposing sides, and it was new to me in my readings. It felt like that separation had a deeper meaning beyond what’s on the surface, which made me think while reading. I ended up enjoying it more than I expected and finished the book feeling curious about where the story goes next.
January 9, 2026
I just finished this and wow... my heart is still racing. It’s a wild, time-bending journey through a world where history was basically erased by those in power. I really felt for the main character, Ava-Sky; she’s so brave, even with the literal scars she carries. Seeing her fight to reclaim the truth and save the planet felt so personal. It’s a gritty, high-stakes adventure about strong friendships and standing up for what’s right. You’ll definitely be hooked!
September 22, 2025
Very intriguing YA dystopian story that had some topics that felt a little too close to current reality. Overall I enjoyed this story and meeting Ava-Sky, would have been nice to get a little more of the side characters too. I also liked the snippets of women's history throughout.
I received a copy from a Goodreads giveaway.
I received a copy from a Goodreads giveaway.
October 24, 2025
Men has ruined the earth and erased all the women’s history. She lives in a sanctuary where she has learnt the truth and she plans to join the fight to get history put right. She will need to travel to a city before traveling back in time but it is not going to be very easy at all. Follow her and her adventures
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and a great action read
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and a great action read
December 5, 2025
This book hooked me right in. I just finished one of the sci-fi books that was really good, and I was worried that it would be hard to find something decent right after, but then this book came along. The mix of time travel, danger, and a fight for lost women’s history makes this book both fresh and powerful. This one is definitely worth reading!
December 5, 2025
The book isn't really a comedy, but there are these little dry humor bits that kinda caught me off guard. Some parts read almost like someone's travel journal, just random notes and thoughts dropped in. The emotional payoff still hits, though, because the characters actually earn their growth over time. The dialogue is simple but it feels believable in that low key way.
December 10, 2025
From the moment I opened it until I finished, I was completely captivated by the storyline and the main character. This is the first book I've read from this author, but it certainly won't be my last! I couldn't put it down. The storyline and the main character riveted me from start to finish. This is the first book I have read from this author, but it definitely won't be the last.
January 10, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. The mix of time travel, lost history, and the fight to protect Mother Earth kept me engaged from start to finish. I especially loved how the story highlights friendship, courage, and the importance of truth. It’s a meaningful dystopian adventure that makes you think while still being exciting to read.
October 30, 2025
Fierce, Fast and fun
This book is a bold and emotional ride from start to finish. I really loved the mix of dystopian survival, time travel, and feminist rebellion. The combo made it feel fresh and powerful. Definitely worth checking out imho.
This book is a bold and emotional ride from start to finish. I really loved the mix of dystopian survival, time travel, and feminist rebellion. The combo made it feel fresh and powerful. Definitely worth checking out imho.
December 15, 2025
It’s interesting to see the author’s wishes for our world played out in the confrontation over gender prejudice and the fight to reveal truth to a truth-clouded people. Recommended for those looking for fantasy of this nature.
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