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Oh my goodness wow
Wow. Wow. Wow.
Truly I was so impressed by this book, as I return to reading more sci-fi, dystopia I was excited to hear of Gongs new book. I luckily rece... READ MORE
An electrifying cyberpunk dystopian that’s as addictive as it is unsettling
Coldwire by Chloe Gong is an electrifying cyberpunk dystopian that’s as addictive as it is unsettling. Set in the near future, the planet is divided into t... READ MORE
Synopsis
THE FUTURE IS LOADING . . .
A cold war rages between two powerful nations: Medaluo and Atahua. Amid this conflict, Medan orphans in Atahua can either enrol at Nile Military Academy, or be condemned the enemy.
Recent graduate Eirale joined NileCorp's private forces readily. But when Atahua's most wanted anarchist frames her for treason, she is forced on the run with him. . . in Medaluo.
Academy cadet Lia aspires to join NileCorp's private forces. Despite being paired with her nemesis, she only needs to pass her final assignment: infiltrate Medaluo in virtual reality.
As Eirale and Lia race along their separate courses, the two start to suspect they are pieces in a larger conspiracy - and the closer they get to the truth, the closer their worlds come to a shattering collision.
From #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the start of a daring new dystopian series following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival.
TROPES
Multiple POVs
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN: 9781399732376
- Number of pages: 512
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 34 mm
- Weight: 360g
- Languages: English
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View allFour stars!
Coldwire is a sharp and immersive book that combines futuristic science fiction with bold social commentary. Chloe Gong builds a complex world divided betw... READ MORE
Where the Physical and Digital Worlds Collide
This book is not the same as Westworld, Pantheon, or Feed by MT Anderson, but they all might share fans.
It’s a story about the physical world and emerg... READ MORE
amazing dystopian that you absolutely have to read
happy release day to this wonderful book!!
like all else chloe gong book ive read, this book had amazing and full world, and characters that make you w... READ MORE
Chloe gong can do no wrong
like all else chloe gong book ive read, this book had amazing and full world, and characters that make you want to never put down the book. i was hooked fr... READ MORE
A interesting futuristic read!
This was a ride!
Tropes in this are:
✨️Dystopian
✨️Virtual World vs Reality
✨️Dual Pov
✨️Forced Proximity
Set in a fractured world where we hav... READ MORE
A thought-provoking dystopian read with great twists!
Coldwire is a dystopian story set in a futuristic world where society has moved online and the real cities have been reduced to run-down shadows of what th... READ MORE
Clever, futuristic dystopian
Coldwire is brilliant, clever YA story set in a dystopian world where society has escaped to virtual reality. The rich move their lives almost entirely to ... READ MORE
Not Good Enough
Big Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the Publisher for the advanced copy! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this revi... READ MORE
Fast-paced dystopian story with amazing plot twists
4.5/5
My first Chloe Gong book and I’m about to make my way through her entire backlist!
We follow two parallel journeys: Eirale in downcountry and ... READ MORE
New fave alert
First of all, I want to thank Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing and Chloe Gong for the ARC. Special thanks to Julia Ashley at Simon Teen for doing y... READ MORE
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Love, Anarchy and Robots
Chloe Gong is a master of worldbuilding and suspense. There's never a single dull moment in any of her work and, while twists are hinted, the true secrets ... READ MORE
Chloe Gong is a genius
First of all, I want to thank Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing and Chloe Gong for the ARC. Special thanks to Julia Ashley at Simon Teen for doing y... READ MORE
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This is VERY cool!
3.75 stars (I rounded it up!)
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Hodderscape for sending me an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
The future? Not gr... READ MORE
Super fun, fast paced dystopian
We follow two different characters Lia & Eriale. They're on missions with two different teams of characters resulting in a fantastic cast of side character... READ MORE
This book was fantastic & cements the fact that Chloe Gong can knock it out of the park every time.
listen!!! the plot twist-??? I've not had reason to hoot & holler over a twist in a HOTTTT minute. I catapulted the book across the bed & paced around the ... READ MORE
Reading this felt like an actual VR cyberpunk escape; a high speed race with an unreal twist!
*INTERNAL SCREAMING* As basic of a way as that is to start a review, it's all my mind can conjure mere minutes after finishing this book. While I was of co... READ MORE
a slow start but incredible finish
This book has a slow beginning, as it needs to make sure you understand the world this is set in. The reward for sticking with this is what I can only say ... READ MORE