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It is the year 2135, almost four decades since the Water Wars ended. Much of the continent is a desert wasteland, and the powerful Consortium rules Adanac, one of the few habitable areas remaining, with an iron fist. Cee and Dee, 16-year-old twins who share a special, almost psychic bond, are runaways from a Consortium workhouse. Now living as Freeworlders in the largest tent city in Trillium province, they are determined to survive--Dee spends her days thieving with her best friend Rogan, and Cee makes a living selling his handmade woodcarvings to the Fancies, the wealthy elite. Like all Freeworlders, life is a struggle, made worse by the constant threat of The Dome, where punishments for the slightest offense are meted out by the Dome Master.When devastating circumstances force the twins to become separated, all seems lost until the sudden appearance of Darv Bouchard, leader of an underground resistance movement, who reveals some shocking truths. Rumours become reality, enemies become friends, and old foes resurface. Dee and Cee are tested to their limits as they confront the demons of their past and try to save the future, for themselves and all of Adanac.
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Published February 1, 2022
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June 3, 2020
Environmental degradation and economic injustice have created a society of haves (the one percent) and have-nots (the rest of us), and a state of permanent martial law keeps the desperate masses in line.
This isn't a scene ripped from the headlines about the in-progress George Floyd protests, but rather the backdrop of The Dome, Suzanne Craig-Whytock's thrilling sci-fi adventure that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with The Hunger Games.
In The Dome, a familiar subgenre (dystopian YA) is given a novel twist: duel first-person protagonists, Cee and Dee, siblings who are psychically linked and come to discover their particular "Wonder Twin powers" (which I won't spoil here). Cee is the circumspect brother, Dee the headstrong sister; separated by circumstance, both become embroiled in rebellion and romance as they work to bring down the Dome -- the epicenter of oppression in the totalitarian nation of Adanac.
Just as Panem is Suzanne Collins' post-apocalyptic stand-in for the United States, Adanac is distinctly Canadian (spell it backwards), which gives The Dome a geographic and cultural flavor all its own. Furthermore, the supporting characters aren't merely archetypes, but have their own defined personalities, backstories, points of view, and stakes in the events of the narrative. This is a richly conceived and fully realized dystopian world, full of epic action, philosophical weight, moral complexity, and genuine emotion. If only all YA fiction aspired to such conscientious creativity.
This isn't a scene ripped from the headlines about the in-progress George Floyd protests, but rather the backdrop of The Dome, Suzanne Craig-Whytock's thrilling sci-fi adventure that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with The Hunger Games.
In The Dome, a familiar subgenre (dystopian YA) is given a novel twist: duel first-person protagonists, Cee and Dee, siblings who are psychically linked and come to discover their particular "Wonder Twin powers" (which I won't spoil here). Cee is the circumspect brother, Dee the headstrong sister; separated by circumstance, both become embroiled in rebellion and romance as they work to bring down the Dome -- the epicenter of oppression in the totalitarian nation of Adanac.
Just as Panem is Suzanne Collins' post-apocalyptic stand-in for the United States, Adanac is distinctly Canadian (spell it backwards), which gives The Dome a geographic and cultural flavor all its own. Furthermore, the supporting characters aren't merely archetypes, but have their own defined personalities, backstories, points of view, and stakes in the events of the narrative. This is a richly conceived and fully realized dystopian world, full of epic action, philosophical weight, moral complexity, and genuine emotion. If only all YA fiction aspired to such conscientious creativity.
December 12, 2020
Cee and Dee (named for their childhood designations of C and D) are young adult siblings who live on their own in a dystopian world where the “Fancies” reside in comfort and everyone else lives in tent cities or as near-slaves on agro-farms. Anyone who bucks the system is likely to end up at the Dome where they’ll fight other prisoners to the death. Crime is a means of survival and when Cee gets in trouble, his sister joins with other renegades to save him. But it doesn’t stop there! This plot has a lot going on.
The worldbuilding is extensive, and there’s a fair amount of backstory about the place and its history, peoples, and characters, usually relayed through stories. The pace varies, slower when filling in backstory and speeding up significantly during the action scenes and toward the story’s climax. Along with futuristic technology, there’s some quasi-magic too, particularly when it comes to Cee and Dee’s one-of-a-kind talents.
Cee and Dee are fully-drawn, emotionally rich characters with a close relationship. The first-person POV switches between them, and though they’re often separate from each other, they stay connected through their telepathic abilities. I didn’t quite believe that they weren’t aware of their other immense powers, but other than that, I was drawn into the story. An entertaining book for readers who enjoy awesome world-building and dystopian YA. I received a free copy of this book without any expectation of a review.
The worldbuilding is extensive, and there’s a fair amount of backstory about the place and its history, peoples, and characters, usually relayed through stories. The pace varies, slower when filling in backstory and speeding up significantly during the action scenes and toward the story’s climax. Along with futuristic technology, there’s some quasi-magic too, particularly when it comes to Cee and Dee’s one-of-a-kind talents.
Cee and Dee are fully-drawn, emotionally rich characters with a close relationship. The first-person POV switches between them, and though they’re often separate from each other, they stay connected through their telepathic abilities. I didn’t quite believe that they weren’t aware of their other immense powers, but other than that, I was drawn into the story. An entertaining book for readers who enjoy awesome world-building and dystopian YA. I received a free copy of this book without any expectation of a review.
January 28, 2020
This book was recommended to me by another and I didn't expect to enjoy it this much. It fits perfectly into my reading preferences. I love that the author doesn't drone on with useless information to fill up the pages. She gives you exactly what you need to reimagine this world, these characters and situations that they are in. Which I really loved and appreciated, I always have a hard time when story go on and on filled with unnecessary information.
It was really special to (finally!) read a book that is set in Canada and that's written by a fellow Canadian. I really enjoyed the slang and names that she gave to the people, groups and places. All in all, this was a great read. I fell in love with all of the character, especially Cee and Dee, from the very beginning. I honestly read this book in two days - to be fair I had to stop and adult during the first day so I didn't have time to finish.
I can't wait to read Smile and any of the authors upcoming books.
It was really special to (finally!) read a book that is set in Canada and that's written by a fellow Canadian. I really enjoyed the slang and names that she gave to the people, groups and places. All in all, this was a great read. I fell in love with all of the character, especially Cee and Dee, from the very beginning. I honestly read this book in two days - to be fair I had to stop and adult during the first day so I didn't have time to finish.
I can't wait to read Smile and any of the authors upcoming books.
February 11, 2020
I just finished The Dome, a YA dystopian novel by Suzanne Craig-Whytock. It's a story I really enjoyed.
The story is interestingly told from two different viewpoints, Cee's and Dee's. Each chapter is told in first person and alternates between the twins. One chapter will be from Cee's viewpoint, the next from Dee's, then back again.
There are interesting twists throughout. Even though it is listed as YA, it's a great read for anyone who enjoys dark tales from the future.
The story is interestingly told from two different viewpoints, Cee's and Dee's. Each chapter is told in first person and alternates between the twins. One chapter will be from Cee's viewpoint, the next from Dee's, then back again.
There are interesting twists throughout. Even though it is listed as YA, it's a great read for anyone who enjoys dark tales from the future.
March 15, 2020
This is exactly the kind of book I would have devoured as a young adult.
A great read - well-paced, interesting characters, and a number of twists that keep you engaged right up the end. All of the Canada/Toronto references were fun as well, reading as a Canadian in Southern Ontario. My only critique might be that it could be longer - Craig-Whytock has created such a rich, interesting world, I'm left wanting to know more about how it works and what happens next!
A great read - well-paced, interesting characters, and a number of twists that keep you engaged right up the end. All of the Canada/Toronto references were fun as well, reading as a Canadian in Southern Ontario. My only critique might be that it could be longer - Craig-Whytock has created such a rich, interesting world, I'm left wanting to know more about how it works and what happens next!
September 15, 2021
Very good book with a very rushed ending. Still I enjoyed it a lot and the main characters are really cool and likeable.
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