Always excited to read another Peachtree Teen book!!

I love when plots are centered around family dynamics, especially siblings in YA, and I loved how central the sisters were to this book. While there are other complicated family relationships at play (like Fox with her aunt, or her cousin Eamon with his mom) the heart of the book is definitely Fox and her sister Rabbit, who Fox will stop at nothing to get back from the grasp of the powers that be in Dome One. While we don't see much of the sisters together (on account of the whole getting taken thing), Rabbit is always on her sister's mind, and is haunting the narrative in a broader sense than that as she's used for her unique genetic makeup. No spoilers, but it was really interesting to see the more typical 'main character' archetype be a secondary character and the story actually be from her sister's POV.

Overall an interesting, twisty dystopia with family (and found family) at its center! Both climate and healthcare inequality are big topics in the present, and Climate of Chaos draws them out into a darker potential future that still hinges on the reminder that there will still always be good people trying to do good things, even in impossible circumstances.

As an avid lover of all things dystopian and a chronically ill individual who relies on our healthcare system to live a semi-functioning life, Climate of Chaos is just what I needed to read and more. This book tackles many heavy topics at the forefront of our lives, including climate change and corrupt health insurance companies, and propels them to the surface in a post-apocalyptic setting where only the rich reap the benefits of a life well lived.

The book follows disabled protagonist Fox who must infiltrate Aegis, the city's dystopic and ruthless healthcare system, in order to save her sister after a mission goes terribly wrong. Inside, though, things aren't what they seem, and Aegis might not be the only enemy at play here. What I loved most about this book was the world-building, which was so intricate and layered and felt extremely believable (and utterly terrifying at the same time.) Climate of Chaos gave me huge Hunger Games vibes, and I feel this title should be at the forefront of publishing's upcoming dystopian wave.

I can't wait to read more from Cassandra in the future! Well done!