Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy

Climate of Chaos by Cassandra Newbould is a first person-POV YA dystopia that takes place in the Pacific Northwest after America has collapsed. Fox (aka Leigh) and her younger sister Rabbit have joined their aunt’s cause in making sure everyone has access to medicine when the elite hoard it after a devastating virus spreads through the world. But on one of their missions, Rabbit is taken and Fox is forced to leave her sister behind before she can go back to save her.

Fox is disabled from the virus and we do get some insight into how it makes her life more difficult. She struggles with walking at times and during her training with Still Alive, she notices that strengthening her core does help her move but it also does cause her some pain. I did really appreciate how this nuance is showcased because exercise and stretching can absolutely help with some things and are necessary for keeping our bodies moving well (even young people should be stretching), but it is exhausting and the process can be very painful.

Rabbit is never really far from Fox’s mind. The two have a very close bond and since Fox helped raise Rabbit, they have a bit more of a complex relationship. When the two are separated, Fox even buys Rabbit a charm for her birthday (her star sign) and plans to give it to her when they are reunited. The strong thread of a sister relationship works fairly well in dystopia because it creates a very personal motivation that a lot of people can connect to and I think it worked well here.

The lack of access to healthcare might feel familiar to many young readers these days. Not too long ago, social media was full of rage because diabetics were being priced out of life-saving insulin and there is always a fear in American society that healthcare can be taken away because of how our system works. My hope is that most young readers will be familiar with the concepts but not have to worry about this in their own lives, but there is a risk that they will be deeply familiar with it. Rabbit having the potential inside of her to create a new vaccine that could save lives is both very cool and also horrifying because she’s still a child. Children shouldn’t be guinea pigs, but it’s impossible to say ‘no’ when you know you can save the world.

I would recommend this to fans of dystopia who are looking for climate fiction and readers who love a strong sister relationship in speculative fiction

It was just supposed to be a “simple” drug heist at the ER when the plan goes left. Fox and Rabbit, sisters, go in together but they get separated due to new protocols. They plan to meet later, and Fox completes the mission. Unfortunately, Rabbit never comes home. Now it’s Fox and her friends who are going back to save her sister, except no one is who they seem, and secrets are everywhere.

I’m not a fan of the cover and I think that’s because I just wrote a review where the author changed the cover to something just like this. I think this is my third cover this year like this and the books are good. BUT, I would have never bought it based on the cover. A lot of readers are cover ‘hos like me. Once again, I have a BUT, it does match the story.

Climate of Chaos is so good. It’s action-packed with great descriptive detail. I felt like I was sweating waiting in line. Fox suffers from chronic pain and asthma which makes what she does pretty badass. I will say that I’m envious of her mobility device as mine does nothing.😆

The story is complicated, and it’s supposed to be. Unfortunately for everyone involved it’s a long-term plan where difficult choices are made. It does make for great reading and action sequences. The core of the book is about friendship and found family. Sometimes you have no choice but to make your own community and Fox ends up doing just that.

The secondary cast is awesome. This is where friend code is showcased as strong, loyal, and life-risking. They all go in having no clue what happens next. They just know that they need to stop the plague from spreading and hopefully save Rabbit. Be prepared for some heartbreak because I fell for these characters right away and no one gets off scot-free.

I’m so glad that I signed up for this book. Cassandra Newbould gives us a fantastic young adult dystopian story that I hope is just the beginning of a series.

First, I'd like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Unfortunately, this book did not land for me. The premise was good, but I don't think the world building was very thought out and the plot felt very messy. The story was not bad, but...the fact that the ARC had so many letters missing and full sentences about what was on the signs was insane for a traditionally published book. It really took me out of this story and for that, I cannot review this any higher. Maybe this was just an error in how the arc was submitted, I'm not sure but I hope for the author's sake that these issues are resolved before publishing.

Some examples:
"At the bottom right corner of the sign in smaller font it says: -"
"Dicult" instead of difficult. "Eciently" instead of efficiently. "inger" instead of finger.

this was a great read! one of my first post apocalyptic reads and very much enjoyed it! Characters were well written and I genuinely was entered by their story! Pacing was great, I had a hard time putting this down and just wanted to keep reading!

This book was just an okay read for me. It took me a bit to get into it. The first half didn't really hold my attention but it picked up in the second half. I expected more of an apocalyptic vibe or more of how the climate caused the world's decline....but I was left with a lot of questions.

I love apocalyptic, end of the word, virus books and this one was okay. I would recommend it to anyone who likes this genre but expect to be left with a few questions.

Thank you for the opportunity!

Climate of chaos is a post apocalpse novel. Its a fast paste story about survival, love, faith and family. I absolutely loved this book and secretly hope for another book.

The novel delves into themes of survival, systemic inequality, and the consequences of unchecked climate change. Fox’s character is portrayed with depth, highlighting her resilience and the challenges she faces due to her disability.

twists were great, ending was great, everything was in general great!! would definitely recommend. 5 stars for this semi-throwback to the 2010s and semi-all too real and timely work. tysm for the arc.

I have to give Climate of Chaos credit for being an interesting topic and tackling some tough issues. The author did a good job of addressing seemingly real life issues and making the characters feel real. I also appreciated the disability representation in the story. Pacing was a big issue for me in this story because it was so inconsistent and made it hard to stay interested in the story. Overall, it was a good story and reflected the love the two sisters had.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Climate of Chaos had a really cool premise and tackled some important topics, which I appreciated. There were parts where the emotions hit hard and the characters felt super relatable. But overall, the pacing felt a bit off — some sections dragged while others felt rushed. I found myself wishing for a little more depth in a few places, especially with the side characters. Still, it had a lot of heart and some strong moments that made it worth the read. Definitely a solid book if you’re into stories about change, resilience, and finding your voice.

Climate of Chaos follows Fox LaRosa, a seventeen-year-old on her first mission to officially join her aunt’s mercenary group to restore the imbalance of medicine access. Their world is ravaged by storms and vicious virus. The only safe place is inside the Aegis Corp domes—except if you’re too injured or don’t work enough, then you’re sent to Harvest House and never heard from again. When Fox’s sister is taken on their mission, she risks everything to recuse her and infiltrates the domes only to discover there’s more danger than she thought.

Dystopian is such a good genre and it’s a shame there’s not more books getting released. They’re just so fun and interesting and gripping and Climate of Chaos was no different. I loved the exploration of medical debt and climate change. It was a very poignant read. The plot was really interesting, and I loved getting to learn more about Harvest House and the domes. The author created a really fascinating world.

Fox was a great main character and had such great disability rep. I loved how much she cared for her sister and how protective she was. Their relationship was so strong, and I think a lot of sisters could relate to it. And Fox’s relationship with her friends was so sweet. There’s such good found family in this book and I can’t wait to see where it goes in the sequel.

Overall, if you love dystopian, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a try!

Thank you to Peachtree Teen and Netgalley for the arc

This was a gritty dystopian YA with a vivid setting. Raging storms, a crumbling healthcare system, and the weight of medical debt. I really appreciated the disability rep in Fox (a fierce FMC) and the themes of survival, sisterhood, and rebellion were strong.

But overall, this landed as a 3-star read for me. The first big challenge took up such a huge chunk of the book that the primary plot driver started to feel like an afterthought. By the time the story tried to circle back, things moved so quickly that I didn’t feel like I had time to catch up or fully invest in the ending.

That said, I think readers looking for something gritty and socially relevant with ‘Maze Runner’ meets ‘Divergent’ vibes will still find a lot to enjoy here!

Thank you Peachtree Teen for this ARC! I love having the opportunity to review free books in exchange for my honest review!

This book initially caught my eye because as a native Seattle-ite, seeing the space-needle on the cover combined with the depiction of a "climate of chaos" (haha see what I did there?) it was immediately intriguing to me. I am a huge fan of Sci-fi/Dystopian. Speaking to the dystopian end of that duo, it is a hard genre to nail in my opinion. While I won't say that this book nailed-it, it was still very well-done. As a notice to those who prefer more advanced/mature writing, and tend to steer away from "younger" novels, this book may not be for you. In the most positive light, it is 100% a Teen/YA novel so it would be perfect for the Sci-Fi/Dystopian loving high schooler or junior-higher in your life! With the nuance of this book being geared towards a somewhat younger audience, I would definitely give this book a solid 4/5.

Holly Collins

I really enjoy dystopian or “end of society/world” books. This was a pretty good one. My actual rating is a 3.5 star.

I love that this is based in Washington state and I live here. I appreciate being able to have an understanding of the locations this author was writing about. It just didn’t go far enough for me. If something happened and a vast majority of humanity lives in specific small areas, I want to hear about how nature is taking everything back. I want the picture painted… I didn’t get enough of that here.

The story is well thought out and the characters are interesting with good dialogue. The only problem I had with the plot was there wasn’t an explanation of how the world turned into what it did.

Overall this is totally worth reading and I hope the next one is even better!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy. I am currently 25% through this title and I really just want another round of editing before this is printed. I was thinking some words might be new slang, but that doesn't seem right. The premise is great and it has a lot of potential to be greatI love a good apocalypse book, but this really needs another round of editing.
So, I hate giving a low review. I pick books I really like and generally like them. However, this book has some continuity errors (or maybe they read that way) and I encountered quite a few spelling errors. I know this book doesn't come out for a few months and my advanced copy might not be the final copy. The premise is really cool. Capitalism, climate crisis, apocalypse, health care. All the good things of apocalyptic books rolled into one, but lacking some structure. So, I want to give this a higher review, but it needs something to push it higher.

I enjoyed this book very much. It was an interesting read. I would highly recommend it if you are interested in the subject. 10/10

Fox and Rabbit are sisters that have lost everything but each other. When Fox gets separated from Rabbit, she finds out that she will do whatever it takes to get her back.
I loved this book and can’t wait for the next one.

I couldn't seem to figure out how to make the lettering larger on the format of this book so I tried zooming in and lost each end of the book. I really enjoyed the first 50 pages but because I was having a tough time with the format of the book, I've decided to wait until it comes out to read. I am very excited to finish reading this book. I found the opening plot very interesting and am super bummed that I had such a hard time with the format. I am rating this book 4 stars because what I read was great.

This book could not be coming at a better time. I believe this story will resonate well with an audience craving climate-themed dystopian fiction. What makes CoC unique is the hope it weaves instead of total despair which is a common trap of the genre. Fox is a disabled protagonist who is brave, strong, and funny. The element of found family among her friends is touching and at times brought me to tears. There are moments of genuine terror in the world building of this book such as the Decon units, the factories, and the Harvest House— all written with great purpose. Though highly imaginative, the fear evolved feels real and resonant in today’s world. This book is an excellent way for teens and young adults to engage with the real-life threats of climate and America’s ruthless healthcare system in a vivid format. I would recommend it to everyone.

DNF-ing after the first chapter: the premise seems very interesting but the writing was a little... juvenile for my tastes and I felt like it could've used more finesse. Giving a higher rating because I don't want to drag the average down on a book I haven't actually completed.