The Price of Paradise
by
The city of Venerable is a shining example of peace and prosperity in the year 2456, It's citizens enjoy an idyllic way of life as part of a peaceful and prosperous society without crime, disease, or war.
Venerable is home to Rachel Moon, a successful business owner and wife, who is joyfully awaiting the arrival of her first child. But unknown to her, a veil of secrecy will soon be lifted, revealing the truth behind her utopian existence. As the curtain hiding the truth is pulled back, the shocking revelation threatens to shatter the serenity of this paradise, revealing a reality that will change not only Rachel’s life, but the life of every Venerable citizen, and perhaps the entire society, forever.
Venerable: The Price of Paradise is the first of a four-part series introducing a world free of poverty, violence, and conflict.
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Genres:
Tropes: Dystopian Governments, Humanity is Dangerous, Library of Secrets
Word Count: 60,180
Setting: Earth
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Continuous / Same Characters
Tropes: Dystopian Governments, Humanity is Dangerous, Library of Secrets
Word Count: 60,180
Setting: Earth
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Continuous / Same Characters
Kate Rauner on Amazon wrote:I have read a few dystopian sci-fi books where women rule and men are sidelined, but The Price of Paradise gave that idea a unique spin. The futuristic world felt real, and Rachel Moon is a character you can really root for. Twists came fast, the pacing was tight, and I was hooked from start to finish. The writing style felt engaging and vivid and world building carried the story beautifully. If you enjoy fast paced, thought provoking sci-fi with heart and edge, this one delivers.
Micki Mirello on Goodreads wrote:Though set in a technological science-fiction future, the story opens with a fairy-tale feel. But… is this utopia? Only if you're a Citizen and blissfully unaware of the dark side of your city. This reminds me of the "banality of evil" as men are rendered non-human by how they are viewed, spoken of, and treated in an all-female society. The culture has become so established that rebels don't realize they're rebelling, just trying to pursue their lives. I was fully drawn into their struggles, and enjoyed the hopepunk aspects too: characters seeking positive change and learning to work together. As the action builds, short scenes bounce from one character to another and braid their threads together. I never lost sight of a favorite character, and the pace kept me reading.
I found the fascinating conclusion satisfying, and it looks like there will be more stories to come in this world.
Read Venerable for fun, but this world also gives you something to think about.
At first, the city of Venerable feels almost too perfect, with everyone living happy, safe lives, no crime, no disease, basically paradise. Rachel, who’s about to become a mom, honestly feels so real, and you really get pulled into her world as she tries to make sense of everything around her. The story takes a wild turn when you find out there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface and suddenly everything flips upside down. The writing made it super easy to keep turning the pages. I loved how the author gives all these little details about Rachel’s life and the city, and then slowly peels back the layers until the big secrets come out. The big twist got me and really made me think about what paradise really means and what people might be giving up for it. Rachel’s journey was powerful, watching her deal with the truth and summon all this inner strength.
