New America 2042

Dystopian Science Fiction

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Pub Date Mar 30 2021 | Archive Date May 24 2021

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New America, 2042. Eight years have passed since the Great Calamity, a socioeconomic crisis that destroyed most Western nations. From its depths rose the Co-Op: a faceless, neosocialist regime, ostensibly guided by an unbiased computer algorithm. The Co-Op introduced Sharecoins, bullion embossed with precious metals, to replace old fiat currencies. Intended as literal shares in the assets of the new nation, Sharecoins saved the Western economy. But now they're on the verge of being replaced by digital currency more easily manipulated by the Co-Op.

Two robotics engineers, Henry Smith and Derwyn Davis, have a contract with the Co-Op to provide an intelligent, autonomous security platform codenamed Isaac. Isaac is designed to be used for defensive purposes only. Soon after its delivery, Henry and Derwyn learn that Isaac's programming has been corrupted—and watch in horror as Isaac bloodily captures a foreign rare-earth mine.

Meanwhile, Henry meets a leader of the resistance to the Co-Op: former model and social influencer Claire Avatar. She helps them locate Isaac while further educating them about the Co-Op's atrocities, convinced Isaac will be used to slaughter her social movement. Working together, can they prevent the bloodshed in time?

New America, 2042. Eight years have passed since the Great Calamity, a socioeconomic crisis that destroyed most Western nations. From its depths rose the Co-Op: a faceless, neosocialist regime...


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3.5 - This was an interesting look at socialism and what it could be. I enjoyed all of the political speculations. The storyline was enjoyable and I had a good time in this book. The writing was a lot of "telling not showing" and that took me out of the story a lot of times. The dialogue could have also been polished up a bit. However, I still think this is a good book and do not regret spending time in this world!

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An interesting look at a potential future world. The story and characters were well developed. There was plenty of action to hold your interest.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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