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Book: The Venus Virus

Author: Carmilla Voiez

Book Series: Standalone

Rating: 4/5

Recommended For...: sci-fi, feminist, dystopian

Publication Date: February 17, 2020

Genre: Sci-Fi Feminist

Recommended Age: 16+ (sexism and TW for mentions/illusions of sexual abuse)

Publisher: Vamptasy Publishing

Pages: 166

Synopsis: New London: 2067
Britain struggles to rebuild after the crushing devastation of the Great Flood.
Those in power have formed a new regime in the wake of the disaster. Whether it is a hard-won utopia or an oppressive nightmare depends entirely on gender. Unmarried women have no legal rights or protection, and their access to education and employment is limited to ensure their servitude. Yet a fire burns within them to prove they are far from the weaker sex, and their rebellion seeks to tear down the patriarchal rule.

Cerys and Gloria have very different dreams, but a common enemy. Joining an underground alliance, they discover a group of scientists in possession of a weapon powerful enough to change society forever.

Their radical solution is not without great risk. Failure means death or imprisonment. Success could land them in a seat of authority, over a society that loathes them, without the requisite skills to thrive.

Review: Overall, I thought this book was well done! The character development was amazing and I loved the world building. The plot kept me intrigued from start to finish and I was rooting for Cerys and Gloria throughout the novel. I also thought the writing was superb!

The only issue I had was that I thought the pacing was too fast for me. The book is 166 pages and is super short, so you gotta pay attention to get all the details.

Verdict: Definitely recommend!