"The Dream Hotel" by Laila Lalami offers a thought-provoking glimpse into a dystopian world where even dreams are monitored by the state. The story follows Sara Hussein, a Moroccan American woman detained by a federal agency due to her high "risk score"

 The novel explores themes of surveillance, bureaucracy, and the impact of technology on personal freedom. While the premise is intriguing and the narrative is well-crafted, the pacing may feel slow at times. With this having dystopian themes I thought it would be my stand out read from the @womensproze long list this year but I finished it feeling a little disappointed. However, Lalami's writing is engaging, and the book raises important questions about privacy and control in a technologically advanced society.