Dream Protocol by Adara Flynn Quick Published by Self-Published on April 20th 2016
Genres: Dystopia, Science Fiction
Format: eARC
Source: ARC, Netgalley
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WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T GET OLD.
In fiery young Deirdre Callaghan's home of Skellig City, no one has dreamt their own dream in over a thousand years. Dreams are produced by the Dream Makers and sold by the Ministry, the tyrannical rulers of the city. In Skellig City, years of life are awarded equally and the ruined are cast away beneath the city on their 35th birthday.
Unbeknownst to the Ministry, Deirdre's handsome friend Flynn Brennan is afflicted with a terrible disease - a disease that accelerates the aging process. Knowing his fate if the Ministry should ever discover his illness, Flynn has lived his whole life hiding from their watchful eyes. When Flynn's secret is finally discovered, Deirdre is determined to free him from the Ministry's grasp. But to save him, she will have to reveal herself to a shadowy enemy...one that none of them even knew existed.
Angie’s Thoughts:
I love books that are different and original. The Dream Protocol: Descent is one of those. I really can’t compare it to other books and I like that.
This book is about Deirdre and Flynn. Their hatred for The Ministry and the world they believed that was being hidden from them. It’s not a romance book but it’s about the love of family and friends and what you would do to protect them from being descended.
I found myself extremely frustrated with Dee at times. A lot of times. I know teenagers are rebellious heck I was one but she didn’t think before reacting. It’s like she could care less of the consequences regardless if that meant getting herself or her friends and family in trouble.
We didn’t read much of Flynn’s story other than that something was wrong with him and he was best friends with Dee. I liked his character and I wished we could’ve had more background info on him. Maybe in the next book we will.
Adara Flynn Quick really did an excellent job of making us feel like we were living in Dee’s world and Flynn’s. The details were just amazing. The writing was excellent and I was very impressed. The cover is absolutely gorgeous and that was what made me want to read this book in the first place!
If you love post-apocalyptic books that are different than those you’ve read and doesn’t contain zombies then The Dream Protocol:Descent is for you!
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About Adara Flynn Quick
Irish-American author, Adara Flynn Quick, is the writer of The Dream Protocol series. Early in her career, Adara was fascinated by dreams, the unconscious, and the healing stories of many cultures. As a contemporary author, she writes young adult literature that brings ancient myths and legends into futuristic worlds. She is an accomplished visual artist and uses her background as a psychotherapist to inspire the finest and darkest moments of her characters.
Driven to distraction by her computer, Adara writes all of her stories longhand. Pen and paper are two of her favorite things. The author tortures her husband with a passion for downtempo electronica and too many pillows. She is a firm beleiver that there are never enough pillows.
Liz
This sounds like a different kind of story….. I think it’d be an interesting read
Adara
Hi Liz. Thanks for stopping by to hear a little bit about The Dream Protocol. It is a unique premise. Hope you check it out.
Best,
-Adara
kim hansen
Enjoyed your thoughts. Sounds like a good read.
Adara
Hi Kim. Great to meet you on Liezel’s blog. Thanks for the compliments!
-Adara
Giselle
Thanks for hosting today! This sounds like a fun and unique read! Glad you liked it! 🙂