In Wake of Deception by Sasha DeVore, Hanu is a fourteen-year-old boy with schizophrenia who has spent half of his life in The Flush -- a facility that "cures" children showing symptoms of difference and resistance. After all these years, Hanu is already sick of the medications they are giving him and is convinced that they are only feeding them lies. He finds a way to subtly trick the staff, but his tricks do not work for too long. He and a few other kids are then sent to The District for some kind of punishment. Little did they know that this punishment is nothing less than death itself.

Sasha DeVore's Wake of Deception is the first installment in The Wake trilogy. This dystopian thriller is a satirical take on how power-hungry authorities manipulate the thoughts and feelings of the public to support their selfish cause. Wake of Deception shows that being different is not always a bad thing and that it can be an amazing feat because nobody else can think or act like you. You can either choose to believe by what others are saying or you can look deeper inside yourself, embrace your uniqueness, and use it to rise up and help others. The cold and dry imagery adds to the overall eerie feeling of this dystopian story. Fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Maze Runner series will surely enjoy this book.

Wake of Deception by Sasha DeVore is a disturbing glimpse into a possible future that humanity may not wish to survive. When General Tsung releases a nuclear bomb to end the war that has decimated Earth, the survival of the human race is on a knife-edge, and the imminent explosion could ring our death knell. What follows is a period dominated by a mysterious species referred to as The Ancients, whose appearance results in the saving of all that remains of our planet. When Hanu, a man who has spent half his life in The Flush, is summoned to the Capital City District of Operations, he finds his life inexorably changed in ways he could never imagine. Coming from The Flush, where those with mental anomalies are kept, into the reality of a world full of secrets and unknown dangers, Hanu struggles to find his ultimate happiness and truth.

Sasha DeVore’s Wake of Deception is an enjoyable book, written in language that is clear and well structured, and this greatly enhances the reading experience. The plot is very imaginative, introducing interesting concepts that challenge your mind to explore new boundaries and consider a future that may not necessarily be the perfect outcome we all envisage. Hanu is quite believable, and the relationships he develops with those he encounters on his adventure are warm and emotionally authentic. I also found the post-apocalyptic world created was engulfing and eerily realistic, allowing the reader to immerse themselves into the adventure alongside the characters involved in the action. Overall, a good read.

Wake of Deception is a work of fiction set in the dystopian and futuristic-themed genres and was penned by author Sasha DeVore. Suitable for both adult readers and mature young adults thanks to its lack of graphic content, this compelling work of drama and conceptual content opens a trilogy of adventure and intrigue: The Wake Trilogy. The central character, Hanu, finds life in his mental hospital unfulfilling, but things are about to take an unexpected turn as he is invited to the Capital City to meet with the Council. In a world where the mysterious Ancient Ones have saved humanity from its own demise, anything is possible, and Hanu is about to find out just how frightening that can be.

It is no mean feat to combine a darkly realistic work of drama with the sleek, conceptual possibilities of science fiction and future fiction, but author Sasha DeVore presents a world worthy of the likes of Blade Runner and The Matrix. Stylish but also hiding a very dark heart, her worldbuilding gives a cool atmosphere and a solid logic to the new Earth around Hanu, which sets up this initial novel and new trilogy well. Although the plot burns slowly for the opening of the tale, many intrigues and mysteries are set up for future stories, and the read itself is a lavish journey of discovery with close narration that allows us to get to know Hanu really well. Overall, Wake of Deception is a truly compelling story that will start dystopian fans on a brand new journey.

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