Dystopian

A dystopia (from the Greek δυσ- and τόπος, alternatively, cacotopia, kakotopia, or simply anti-utopia) is a community or society that is undesirable or frightening. It is translated as “not-good place”, an antonym of utopia, a term that was coined by Thomas Moore and figures as the title of his most well-known work, “Utopia.” “Utopia” is the blueprint for an ideal society with no crime or poverty. By contrast, dystopia is a nightmare world which, in many cases, has resulted from attempts to create an ideal society. Such dystopian societies appear in many artistic works, particularly in stories set in a future. Some of the most famous examples are 1984 and Brave New World. Dystopias are often characterized by dehumanization, totalitarian governments, environmental disaster, or other characteristics associated with a cataclysmic decline in society. Dystopian societies appear in many subgenres of fiction and are often used to draw attention to real-world issues regarding society, environment, politics, economics, religion, psychology, ethics, science, and/or technology, which if unaddressed could potentially lead to such a dystopia-like condition. Considered a form of the Speculative genre

04 Nov

Audiobook Tour & Review: Persistence of Memory by J.M. Snyder, Performed by Nick Johnson

Dystopian

5 STARS!! Five years ago Joah was culled—kidnapped by the government to be trained as a soldier. In the process, they erased his memory, destroying his past, his dreams, everything but his name.

5.0
31 Aug

Release Blitz / Review: Deacon by Kit Rocha

Dystopian

The passion sparking between them can’t be denied, but neither can the vengeance barreling toward Deacon. But first, he has to convince Ana not to follow him straight into hell.

5.0
04 Jun

Review: Beyond Ecstasy by Kit Rocha

BDSM Romance

The only thing more shocking than the dark, dangerous pleasure Hawk and Jeni discover is how right it feels. But falling in love is even more reckless when forever is far from guaranteed. Because they aren’t just at war, they’re out of time—and every breath could be their last.

5.0
14 Apr

Review: Bring Me to Ruin by Tess Rider

Dystopian

“You and he are fated to love. Nothing in this universe can stand between that kind of attraction. It crosses time, space and everything else in between… Love is a force of nature.”

5.0
23 Feb

Release Blitz / Review / Giveaway: Beyond Ruin by Kit Rocha

BDSM Romance

One fateful moment shakes their world to its foundations—and leaves the sectors on the verge of all-out war with Eden. It’s the biggest fight the O’Kanes have ever faced, and Mad and his lovers are at the dead center of it. They could end up with everything they never knew they wanted—or lose it all. Including their lives.

5.0
30 Jan

Mini Reviews of the Month of January

Contemporary Romance

Blank Canvas By Kit Rocha Dystopian Erotic Romance – MMF January 21, 2016 Self-Published Series: …

5.0
10 Jan

Review: Salvation by Cara Carnes

Dystopian

From birth, Camryn has been groomed for sacrifice. She’ll do anything to fulfill her last mission—protecting the Paraspecies king. Recent betrayals have left everyone on edge, especially the king’s second in command. He has no intention of standing down. She must either earn the trust of the mate she can never have or destroy him.

5.0
03 Dec

Review: Marked by Fortune by Ann Gimpel

Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic

Magic levies a steep price on anyone brave enough or stupid enough to dabble in it. Attraction ignites—hot, urgent, delicious—but celibacy may well be the price of Ned’s magic, and he can’t risk his power. Or can he? Even though he stands to lose everything, Ned doesn’t hesitate when his love, Amanda is kidnapped.

5.0
16 Nov

Review: Earth’s Requiem by Ann Gimpel

Dystopian

An epic blend of fantasy, myth and romance. Aislinn is one kickass heroine definitely made for the loving of a god. Fionn, God of Wisdom to be exact.

4.0
31 Oct

Review: Initiation by Rebecca Royce

Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic

Follow sixteen-year-old Rachel Clancy as she fights vampires, werewolves in Rebecca Royce’s YA Paranormal/Dystopian/Fantasy chock full of action, danger, and suspense.