Remember

by Cheyenne Cleveland, Caitlin Miller (Editor)

In the aftermath of the Last War, humanity has lost the ability to dream. Yet inside the United Regime’s concrete walls, Reyna carries a secret that could change everything. While the rest of the world sleeps in darkness, she dreams of a life before Earth’s ruin. But Reyna’s dreams don’t just reveal the truth about humanity’s forgotten past—they make her a target. She soon discovers the United Regime will do whatever it takes to control the power of her dreams.

Remember is a haunting dystopian science fiction novel about memory, survival, and awakening hope in a world determined to erase it. The first in a series, it follows Reyna’s journey to uncover the truth buried beneath lies and awaken a sleeping world.

Genres: Science Fiction

377 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 26, 2026

About the author

Cheyenne Cleveland grew up in Western New York surrounded by a family full of authors, artists, and musicians. With a master’s degree in music education, Cheyenne has always found a sense of belonging in the creative arts—through songwriting, poetry, scripting musical theatre, and storytelling. When she’s not daydreaming about dystopian worlds, Cheyenne can be found homeschooling her four children, exploring the outdoors, or making music alongside her husband. Remember is her debut novel and the first book in its self-titled trilogy.

You can follow her author journey on Instagram @Cheyenne.Cleveland.Author

Reviews

[S.H. Dontell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance reader copy of this book, and am offering my free and honest review!

What an EXCELLENT story!! I always enjoy a good dystopian world, and this one was no different. The overall tone was like...Hunger Games meets the Out Of Time series. Grim and gritty, but with a spark of hope hidden deep in there—especially in the dream world.

The dream world was one of the most unexpected, amazing parts of the story. It was so rich and beautiful, both in descriptions and in faith! The faith aspect was so beautiful and well done, and I loved it!!

Obviously the main characters were great. Rey's backstory was great, and I ADORED the friendships between her and her friend group of Bunker 112. And I also loved Robin, she was so sweet.

I'm SUPER intrigued by the prophecy—unexpected but COOL—and I can't wait to see what happens next in this series!!

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remember is a haunting dystopian novel that explores the resilience of the human spirit in a world ravaged by the "Last War". With the planet a wasteland, the remnants of humanity are confined to walled camps, eking out a desperate existence under the iron fist of the United Regime. In these bleak, drab confines, the oppression goes deeper than physical walls: the Regime has stripped the survivors of their very ability to dream, a final effort to extinguish any glimmer of independence or free will.

The story kicks off with a powerful and tragic opening: the loss of the protagonist Reyna's only caretaker, her grandmother. This event sets a somber tone as Reyna is forced to move in with a group of orphans, leaving behind everything she knew. This also becomes the catalyst for something truly wondrous: she starts to dream. When the story jumps ten years forward to her teenage years, we see how these early hardships have given her character an inner strength and a fierce will to survive. The writing here is clean and precise. The United Regime feels truly Orwellian in its total control over the population's thoughts and history, and Cheyenne Cleveland does a fantastic job of making the Omega Compound feel like a real, suffocating place while contrasting it with the vivid, imaginative beauty of Reyna's dreams.

I really enjoyed this book and found the characters to be exceptionally well-developed. It’s a classic dystopian setup featuring secret within secrets, unethical government experiments, and a shadowy rebel force, but it's handled with a level of emotional depth that keeps you thinking about it long after you’ve stopped reading. Watching a reluctant Reyna realize she might be the key to humanity's awakening feels amazing, and the theme of found family with her fellow orphans adds a layer of warmth to the very dark setting. With a high-stakes ending that leaves Reyna's destiny hanging in the balance, I’m eager to see what she discovers next in her journey to awaken the world.

[Hazel Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunning

What an incredible first book by Cheyenne. Truly. I have been an ARC reader a few times, and have yet to have an experience like I did with REMEMBER. What really stuck out the most, I would have to say, is how immersive the writing was. Every time I picked up the book I was transported to The Omega Compound. I often read at my job, where I am constantly getting interrupted and this was so easy to just pick up and continue reading.

The story reminded me of if The Giver met Divergent. 🤩 This Sci-fi dystopian is a great read for anyone, any age.


I can’t wait to see what Cheyenne does in her future projects.


Side note: something else that is super admirable, is how no ai was used. This author is pretty outspoken in the usage of ai, which is a much needed breath of fresh air in the indie author space. Often times I have decided to support small authors only to find out that ai is used whether it be for the cover art or the story itself. NONE of the work done on or in this book was done by AI, which goes to show how hard working, and how much she cares about her work. Just another thing to like about Cheyenne.

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[C. Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remember was an interesting dystopian world with a truly unique premise. The incorporation of dreams, the symbolism, and ultimate big picture that the story leads to was a fascinating experience.

The characters were likable and more three dimensional than even the MC credited them to at times. They were also capable characters, which means a lot to me. The plot develops slowly, but it’s a series, so there’s clearly shown to be more to come. This first book has a bigger spotlight on the world the characters occupy, who they are, and the beginnings of the mc discovering who she is and what she can do.

This book would be great for Hunger Games or Divergent lovers who appreciate high intensity and action. Just a warning for teen readers regarding violence/gore content throughout. No profanity or sensual content included.

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved the book and already a big fan of Cheyenne Cleveland. This is my First time receiving a book in advance and English is not my native tongue. At the first few pages I had trouble getting into the story but then I was absolutely hooked and simply could not put it down.
The vivid language and descriptions are fantastic. I was a bit wary of the religious turn of events at First but it turned out great and the author‘s way of describing it had such a calming and reassuring effect.
I also found it really refreshing to read a Book in this Genre in which the main character had zero love interests (but then again, Reyna really did not have time for that :)
I am already looking forward to the sequel!

[Anna Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

On a surface level, Remember reads as a dystopian thriller. Just a layer or two underneath, is suspense, and psychedelic allegory. I’m no expert at young adult fiction but I resound with a tenacious female protagonist in the process of BECOMING. You’re going to find yourself flipping pages just to find out, alongside Reyna, the reasons for the violence, questions, and oppression in her world. You’re going to find yourself asking the same questions of what price would you pay to reach for freedom? What will you risk for truth? And for the people you love?
I love the clarion theme of hope in the form of Reyna remembering her true identity. It might just translate in our daily worlds as well. Pass this on, especially, to the young folks in your world for an edge-of-their seat, edge-of-reality but thudding-in-the-heart story that is closer to all of us than we realize.

[Loren Cleveland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never been an ARC reader before, and have seldom finished any books written by indie authors. It’s hard to believe this a debut novel from an indie author. The pacing, imagery, storyline and character development were well above my expectations when going into this advanced reader copy read. It was hard to put down once I started and once it was finished, I was disappointed that it was over. If you are a fan of stories that will keep you guessing, this is for you. Excellent read.

[Shelbi Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! This is one of those books that I was constantly thinking about throughout the day. If I didn’t have 2 littles to take care of, I could have finished in a day! After the ending, I cannot wait to read book 2! To say I cried when I hit the author page at the end is insane because I didn’t want it to end!
10/10 recommend!

[Ruby Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an amazing experience. I was very scared to start the read because I thought it would be too much like the Giver which I hated reading, but Remember was way diffrent and I am eagerly awaiting book 2.

[Moriah W · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a great dystopian story. It was a quick and easy read over the weekend. I throughly enjoyed submerging myself into the story. The imagination of the dream world the author created is phenomenal, I never wanted the dreams to end. This novel is filled with sci-fi dystopian society vibes, a teen female protagonist and found family. REMEMBER has the makings of a secret rebellion and some government experiments—and there is a twist you won’t see coming! The creativity and imagination of the world created in this story truly teaches you that Hope can be found in any situation and all circumstance. I can’t wait to read what happens next to Reyna and how much she’s able to remember in book two.