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It's been six weeks. Helena is still missing. And the Cure is about to change Progress forever.
With the help of an eccentric new ally, Daria and her friends will have to embark upon a dangerous and daring mission, straight into the heart of the city. A mission that risks bringing them face to face with the girl in the darkness, and her devious master.
Daria's burgeoning powers are about to be put to the test.
But is she ready?
With the help of an eccentric new ally, Daria and her friends will have to embark upon a dangerous and daring mission, straight into the heart of the city. A mission that risks bringing them face to face with the girl in the darkness, and her devious master.
Daria's burgeoning powers are about to be put to the test.
But is she ready?
292 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2022
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Lucy Adler
6 books14 followersLucy Adler is a pen name for an author who loves crafting stories across various genres but still wants their audience to know just what to expect. Wherever you see 'Lucy Adler' you'll find a unique blend of dystopian societies and gripping fantasy, with relatable characters you'll want to revisit again and again.
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April 27, 2022
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Dark the 3rd in The Waking Sleep has been a nice read. I really enjoy the characters presented in the book, especially Darla. Even tho she’s still very young she doesn’t think she knows it all or she’s every time ready to save the world. She has her moments when she doubts, when she’s scared and lets her emotions show, and always tries to give her best.
The world as in the previous books is dystopian and from my point of view pretty inanimate and cold. People are like robots, work, home and that’s kinda it. The whole vibe of the world they’re living in is very off and they’re definitely intolerable against sleepers. Reading some passages in this book really made me wonder what our future will look like, and definitely made me feel a little bit scared which I think is the whole point of a dystopian book.
The world-building is definitely unknown to the whole population unless they’re sleepers. I loved the descriptions and the way the sleeping stage was working and their newfound powers.
The magic system is crazy and perhaps a little bit chaotic. Each sleeper got different powers and even tho they’re basically sleeping when reaching their powers and using them for an extended period of time they get pretty quickly exhausted which was interesting to see their powers aren’t unlimited, which makes it more realistic so to speak.
Since the story is being told from multiple pov’s I wished the transition between who speaks now and the next to be easier. They weren’t delimited on who’s speaking now vs who speaks next and made me stop more than once to figure out who’s talking.
The book in general is interesting and very twisting. I liked the fact it is so easy to read and get lost in the story. I’ve had more than once a moment where I’ve wondered myself what the future might hold and if things that happen in this book can actually be real in the future.
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Dark the 3rd in The Waking Sleep has been a nice read. I really enjoy the characters presented in the book, especially Darla. Even tho she’s still very young she doesn’t think she knows it all or she’s every time ready to save the world. She has her moments when she doubts, when she’s scared and lets her emotions show, and always tries to give her best.
The world as in the previous books is dystopian and from my point of view pretty inanimate and cold. People are like robots, work, home and that’s kinda it. The whole vibe of the world they’re living in is very off and they’re definitely intolerable against sleepers. Reading some passages in this book really made me wonder what our future will look like, and definitely made me feel a little bit scared which I think is the whole point of a dystopian book.
The world-building is definitely unknown to the whole population unless they’re sleepers. I loved the descriptions and the way the sleeping stage was working and their newfound powers.
The magic system is crazy and perhaps a little bit chaotic. Each sleeper got different powers and even tho they’re basically sleeping when reaching their powers and using them for an extended period of time they get pretty quickly exhausted which was interesting to see their powers aren’t unlimited, which makes it more realistic so to speak.
Since the story is being told from multiple pov’s I wished the transition between who speaks now and the next to be easier. They weren’t delimited on who’s speaking now vs who speaks next and made me stop more than once to figure out who’s talking.
The book in general is interesting and very twisting. I liked the fact it is so easy to read and get lost in the story. I’ve had more than once a moment where I’ve wondered myself what the future might hold and if things that happen in this book can actually be real in the future.
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February 24, 2022
“Dark” is the third instalment in “The Waking Sleep” series by Lucy Adler, whose heroine (Dashy/Daria Grayson) lives in a near future dystopian world, that has conquered the need of sleep with the invention of Sendrax a drug that enhances the population productivity, with only 45 minutes sleep-time per night.
Dashy was on of the very few with a resistance to the drug, which eventually got her committed to the Caxton-Meyers Institute, an institution specialized on “fixing” individuals with immunity to Sendrax. And while it seemed like a dream at the moment - a wonderful retreat that even have a steady supply of chocolate 😉 – rapidly became a nightmare, as Dashy unearthed some unsettling truths about the society and the role they want her to play. Gradually Dashy learns to use her special ability to help her friends and fight the rising Dark by seeking help from the Sleepers living outside the city. Six weeks have passed since them, Helena is still missing, the Cure is the answer to change the system, but to be able to do that, Dashy and her friends will have to come back to the city and confront the Dark face to face.
“The Waking Sleep” is a very interesting dystopian story, under the mantle of YA dystopian/academia, poses some very valuable questions about the productive expectations of modern society, and gives teenager-angst tropes a brand-new dimension. The story is well-written, fast-paced without being rushed, and easy to read. The characters are fully-fleshed, relatable and credible, while the world they live in isn’t as far fetched as it appears at first sight. A clear recommendation for all dystopian fans.
Dashy was on of the very few with a resistance to the drug, which eventually got her committed to the Caxton-Meyers Institute, an institution specialized on “fixing” individuals with immunity to Sendrax. And while it seemed like a dream at the moment - a wonderful retreat that even have a steady supply of chocolate 😉 – rapidly became a nightmare, as Dashy unearthed some unsettling truths about the society and the role they want her to play. Gradually Dashy learns to use her special ability to help her friends and fight the rising Dark by seeking help from the Sleepers living outside the city. Six weeks have passed since them, Helena is still missing, the Cure is the answer to change the system, but to be able to do that, Dashy and her friends will have to come back to the city and confront the Dark face to face.
“The Waking Sleep” is a very interesting dystopian story, under the mantle of YA dystopian/academia, poses some very valuable questions about the productive expectations of modern society, and gives teenager-angst tropes a brand-new dimension. The story is well-written, fast-paced without being rushed, and easy to read. The characters are fully-fleshed, relatable and credible, while the world they live in isn’t as far fetched as it appears at first sight. A clear recommendation for all dystopian fans.
April 18, 2025
Another stellar book in this series. I hope my nieces will read it, for these stories are intense! Yet clean.
The power of dreaming 😴 is incredible!
Daria continues to amaze. And poor Brix… Her friendship has been used by the Darkness.
Ok- I MUST get a resolution and read the next in the series ASAP.
What’s up with Max in the apartment complex? I wonder how that will turn out?
Angela Croft is another character I wonder about. How will she fit into the resolution?
And Julia and Jeremy?
The power of dreaming 😴 is incredible!
Daria continues to amaze. And poor Brix… Her friendship has been used by the Darkness.
Ok- I MUST get a resolution and read the next in the series ASAP.
What’s up with Max in the apartment complex? I wonder how that will turn out?
Angela Croft is another character I wonder about. How will she fit into the resolution?
And Julia and Jeremy?
September 21, 2022
Gripping
Intense storyline that kept me wanting to know what happens.
Characters are intriguing and interesting
I struggle with the idea of kids running around the country and nobody (family) seem to care or be looking for their beloved children.
Definitely makes me think scientists need to be better monitored.
Intense storyline that kept me wanting to know what happens.
Characters are intriguing and interesting
I struggle with the idea of kids running around the country and nobody (family) seem to care or be looking for their beloved children.
Definitely makes me think scientists need to be better monitored.
September 15, 2023
Darkness
The evil is advancing. The so called "cure" that prevents and cures sleepers is actually a direct link to the Dr. and the evil darkness he spreads. Can Daria and her troop of sleepers save anyone, including themselves?
The evil is advancing. The so called "cure" that prevents and cures sleepers is actually a direct link to the Dr. and the evil darkness he spreads. Can Daria and her troop of sleepers save anyone, including themselves?
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