A review by baileykb
When She Woke, by Hillary Jordan

4.0

One of the most riveting yet crushing novels I've ever read. The juxtaposition of religion and government comes together to create a dystopian society in which so many are subjected to discrimination as their punishment. I felt immense empathy for Hannah as she discovered herself, her faith, and her relationships. A must-read for those who admire the works of Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, and Ray Bradbury. A tale of despair and abandonment that will never cease to impact my view of great literature. However, the ending of the book is extremely rushed and incredibly apparent to the reader which makes it difficult to truly enjoy the book completely. If the last part of the book were just a little more paced it would be 5/5 stars for me. Unfortunately, that is not the case, though, it is still a book I would recommend if you want a book that you can not seem to put down without finishing it.