This was a gritty dystopian YA with a vivid setting. Raging storms, a crumbling healthcare system, and the weight of medical debt. I really appreciated the disability rep in Fox (a fierce FMC) and the themes of survival, sisterhood, and rebellion were strong.

But overall, this landed as a 3-star read for me. The first big challenge took up such a huge chunk of the book that the primary plot driver started to feel like an afterthought. By the time the story tried to circle back, things moved so quickly that I didn’t feel like I had time to catch up or fully invest in the ending.

That said, I think readers looking for something gritty and socially relevant with ‘Maze Runner’ meets ‘Divergent’ vibes will still find a lot to enjoy here!

Thank you Peachtree Teen for this ARC! I love having the opportunity to review free books in exchange for my honest review!

This book initially caught my eye because as a native Seattle-ite, seeing the space-needle on the cover combined with the depiction of a "climate of chaos" (haha see what I did there?) it was immediately intriguing to me. I am a huge fan of Sci-fi/Dystopian. Speaking to the dystopian end of that duo, it is a hard genre to nail in my opinion. While I won't say that this book nailed-it, it was still very well-done. As a notice to those who prefer more advanced/mature writing, and tend to steer away from "younger" novels, this book may not be for you. In the most positive light, it is 100% a Teen/YA novel so it would be perfect for the Sci-Fi/Dystopian loving high schooler or junior-higher in your life! With the nuance of this book being geared towards a somewhat younger audience, I would definitely give this book a solid 4/5.

Holly Collins

I really enjoy dystopian or “end of society/world” books. This was a pretty good one. My actual rating is a 3.5 star.

I love that this is based in Washington state and I live here. I appreciate being able to have an understanding of the locations this author was writing about. It just didn’t go far enough for me. If something happened and a vast majority of humanity lives in specific small areas, I want to hear about how nature is taking everything back. I want the picture painted… I didn’t get enough of that here.

The story is well thought out and the characters are interesting with good dialogue. The only problem I had with the plot was there wasn’t an explanation of how the world turned into what it did.

Overall this is totally worth reading and I hope the next one is even better!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy. I am currently 25% through this title and I really just want another round of editing before this is printed. I was thinking some words might be new slang, but that doesn't seem right. The premise is great and it has a lot of potential to be greatI love a good apocalypse book, but this really needs another round of editing.
So, I hate giving a low review. I pick books I really like and generally like them. However, this book has some continuity errors (or maybe they read that way) and I encountered quite a few spelling errors. I know this book doesn't come out for a few months and my advanced copy might not be the final copy. The premise is really cool. Capitalism, climate crisis, apocalypse, health care. All the good things of apocalyptic books rolled into one, but lacking some structure. So, I want to give this a higher review, but it needs something to push it higher.

I enjoyed this book very much. It was an interesting read. I would highly recommend it if you are interested in the subject. 10/10

Fox and Rabbit are sisters that have lost everything but each other. When Fox gets separated from Rabbit, she finds out that she will do whatever it takes to get her back.
I loved this book and can’t wait for the next one.

I couldn't seem to figure out how to make the lettering larger on the format of this book so I tried zooming in and lost each end of the book. I really enjoyed the first 50 pages but because I was having a tough time with the format of the book, I've decided to wait until it comes out to read. I am very excited to finish reading this book. I found the opening plot very interesting and am super bummed that I had such a hard time with the format. I am rating this book 4 stars because what I read was great.

This book could not be coming at a better time. I believe this story will resonate well with an audience craving climate-themed dystopian fiction. What makes CoC unique is the hope it weaves instead of total despair which is a common trap of the genre. Fox is a disabled protagonist who is brave, strong, and funny. The element of found family among her friends is touching and at times brought me to tears. There are moments of genuine terror in the world building of this book such as the Decon units, the factories, and the Harvest House— all written with great purpose. Though highly imaginative, the fear evolved feels real and resonant in today’s world. This book is an excellent way for teens and young adults to engage with the real-life threats of climate and America’s ruthless healthcare system in a vivid format. I would recommend it to everyone.

DNF-ing after the first chapter: the premise seems very interesting but the writing was a little... juvenile for my tastes and I felt like it could've used more finesse. Giving a higher rating because I don't want to drag the average down on a book I haven't actually completed.

Always excited to read another Peachtree Teen book!!

I love when plots are centered around family dynamics, especially siblings in YA, and I loved how central the sisters were to this book. While there are other complicated family relationships at play (like Fox with her aunt, or her cousin Eamon with his mom) the heart of the book is definitely Fox and her sister Rabbit, who Fox will stop at nothing to get back from the grasp of the powers that be in Dome One. While we don't see much of the sisters together (on account of the whole getting taken thing), Rabbit is always on her sister's mind, and is haunting the narrative in a broader sense than that as she's used for her unique genetic makeup. No spoilers, but it was really interesting to see the more typical 'main character' archetype be a secondary character and the story actually be from her sister's POV.

Overall an interesting, twisty dystopia with family (and found family) at its center! Both climate and healthcare inequality are big topics in the present, and Climate of Chaos draws them out into a darker potential future that still hinges on the reminder that there will still always be good people trying to do good things, even in impossible circumstances.

As an avid lover of all things dystopian and a chronically ill individual who relies on our healthcare system to live a semi-functioning life, Climate of Chaos is just what I needed to read and more. This book tackles many heavy topics at the forefront of our lives, including climate change and corrupt health insurance companies, and propels them to the surface in a post-apocalyptic setting where only the rich reap the benefits of a life well lived.

The book follows disabled protagonist Fox who must infiltrate Aegis, the city's dystopic and ruthless healthcare system, in order to save her sister after a mission goes terribly wrong. Inside, though, things aren't what they seem, and Aegis might not be the only enemy at play here. What I loved most about this book was the world-building, which was so intricate and layered and felt extremely believable (and utterly terrifying at the same time.) Climate of Chaos gave me huge Hunger Games vibes, and I feel this title should be at the forefront of publishing's upcoming dystopian wave.

I can't wait to read more from Cassandra in the future! Well done!