★★★★★ "Ellis has built a world you can believe in from the very first pages. With genetic engineering and emotion control the norm, fans of Black Mirror will instantly be attracted to this futuristic drama." - Readers' Favorite
★★★★1/2 "With remarkable world-building and creativity, as well as a deep focus on character depth and vulnerability, this book is electric and memorable. The boundless imagination is reminiscent of anime masterpieces, while the writing has glimpses of true brilliance, reaching the magical tone of Murakami." - Self-Publishing Review
In Silver City, where no one has dreamed in a century, Derra Trice must choose whether to secure the life she longs for, or to awaken the dreamless city.
No one in Silver City dreams. If she could, Derra would dream of the day she joins the city's elite in the Ring of Radiance. Only then can she hope to gain her family's acceptance, the job that she strives for, and be Matched to the best friend she loves. And only in the Ring of Radiance will she be free to feel without penalty or pain. Until then, she must conceal such feelings and the unique ability that sets her apart: Derra can see someone's thoughts with the touch of her hand.
When the city's chief scientist seeks to exploit Derra's power, Derra gets the chance to live the life she yearns for. All she must do is protect the system responsible for deleting dreams. But the people's dreams reveal a longing for life beyond what Silver City offers, and Derra's dreams unveil the dangers posed by her desires. Will she risk the life she has fought for in order to set these dreams free?
In addition to Derra's story, Deleted Dreams follows her childhood best friend Marc as he seeks to protect his Ruined family; and Derra's cousin, Princess Linda, who must make a dangerous Match to distract from the dreams breaking loose throughout Silver City.
This young adult dystopian novel combines post-apocalyptic fiction with metaphysical fantasy, weaving together themes of family, friendship, adventure, and romance in this coming-of-age story. Fans of books like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The Giver by Lois Lowry, The Selection by Kiera Cass, and Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor can discover a world where genetic engineering, sacred machines, and a delicate hierarchy constitute an empire on the verge of collapse. This fast-paced journey of discovery will inspire readers, like the people of Silver City, to challenge their imaginations and explore new possibilities.
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