Maya Of The In-Between
Maya Rising, Book #1
by Sita Bennett
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Pub Date Jun 13 2021 | Archive Date Nov 02 2023
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Description
A young woman's journey of self-discovery set against the backdrop of two contrasting inter-dimensional worlds.
One is Dystopian—a future in which humans ignore the repercussions of excessive industrialization on nature, and the other is Utopian—where humans live in harmony with nature and each other.
Planet Earth has been depleted, and catastrophic weather events have eradicated human civilization in nature's final attempt to restore balance and survive. All remaining life is contained in one City—a fortress of iron and technology, providing safety at the cost of freedom.
Until recently, MAYA lived there in hiding, painting visions of a vibrant valley where nature still thrives. She's a Sëer, a Mystic, a Feeler... and a Rebel. When she meets the young, bright-eyed German officer, Björn, he tells her the world she's been painting is real, and he is determined to find it.
Their race against the oppressive Control and quest for truth and freedom leads them to a sophisticated race that safeguards Earth's sacred mysteries. But will they be able to convince them that humanity is worth saving?
A devastating exploration of the expense of human ignorance.
A metaphysical fantasy adventure.
... And a slow-burn love story.
★★★★★ "A great gift for a young woman struggling in an often harsh world." - Inner Peace Foundation
Advance Praise
★★★★★ "Wow. It's rare that I find a dystopian novel that is equally a utopian one. And this one is the most spiritual one I can remember reading in a while. If you only read one dystopian novel this year - please make it this one! You won't be disappointed." -Goodreads Review
★★★★★ "If you, or someone you know is quieter than most, intelligent, observant, a sensitive, this book is a dream find... It is the journey of a shy girl stepping boldly into her personal power as life unfolds chaotically around her." -Goodreads Review
★★★★★ "A love letter to our natural world." -Goodreads Review
★★★★★ "In Maya of the Inbetween, Bennet adds Tolkien-like world-building to a YA dystopia akin to Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games. Elements of environmentalism and yoga philosophy are woven throughout. The fantasy and science fiction elements add interest and prove that Bennett isn’t too self-serious. Maya is also an unexpected heroine. She’s quiet, introverted, and empathetic. The only traditional heroic quality she embodies is tenacity. Overall, she’s sweet and relatable.
Maya of the Inbetween is interesting because it takes place in a dystopia then a utopia, taking Margaret Atwood’s ustopia idea to new levels, since both places are also utopias. It also serves its purpose as a warning about the environment and a reminder of how easily a society can slip into tyranny, especially when its citizens are afraid.
This is what makes Maya such a great heroine; she never allows herself to be intimidated into conformity, whether she’s in the City or the Santosha Valley." - Picking Books, Book Blog
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781393451914 |
| PRICE | |
| PAGES | 298 |
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Featured Reviews
Jennifer C, Reviewer
Thank you NetGalley & Sita Bennett for the opportunity to read an ARC of Maya Of The In-Between. I enjoyed both the dystopian & utopian aspects and the spiritual love to the world.
I highly recommend!
Amy H, Reviewer
Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and of course the author for gifting me this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely adored this book, right up my street and gave me all the feels. Full of adventure and journeys of self discovery in this esoteric novel that follows Maya who sets out to go against all the odds to find the universe she has been painting.
Definitely a book that will stay with me for personal reasons.
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