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Synopsis:
In a future Australia, where light is only for the powerful and the poor struggle in darkness, Sam grew up praying for a way out. Living as the only sighted boy in a town of blind workers was tough. Discovering it didn’t have to be that way was tougher.
Sam is just one of the five desperate people, each from vastly different societies in a deeply divided land, who must survive prejudice, calamity and each other, to unlock the secrets of their world, and ultimately help a fabled AI defeat an ancient foe.
Letters from the Light is a debut dystopian sci-fi novel by Australian author Shel Calopa. Join her and celebrate diversity, explore the corrupting influence of power, and ask whether it’s truly possible to break free of your upbringing.
What would you do to escape the dark?
Review:
Look I will never say no to a dystopian book – I read them so I am mentally prepared for that day to come. Because at this stage in life, anything is possible!
So basically the concept of the dystopian future really sits well with me and the fact that is based in Australia is also a bonus point since most people forget that we are even on the map. In this future setting light is basically a rationed source that is only obtainable by the wealthy while the poorest members of society are purposefully blinded soon after birth. Sam, our leading character is saved from being blinded and his ability to see is what Letters from the Light is based around.
The main characters were all well rounded and enjoyable but I did struggle to try and keep up with all the side characters names and descriptions because there were a fair few of them to keep track of. Harper was probably my favourite character and I found myself more invested in her outcome than that of Sam.
The world building was smack on point. There parts were you could visually see or know but then adding the dystopian element to it made it more enjoyable.
Over all this book was extremely well written and I loved the story and of course the Australian setting was fantastic. It would be great to check out more of Calopa’s work
Rating: 4/5
Publisher: Inspired Quill
ISBN: 9781908600912