Rise, Tomorrow Girl
In the near future seventeen-year-old Canadian Leanne Khoury watches a second twenty-first century global pandemic—this one highly fatal in young adults—steal the life of her best friend. When Leanne is stricken ill too her affluent parents have her cryogenically frozen in a facility performing experimental procedures. Reanimated and cured of virus years later, Leanne isn’t the same. Her awareness intermittently ‘disconnects’, stalling her body and mind. But it’s more than that. Snatches of memories from evolutionary ancestors bleed through her consciousness, leaving her feeling as unnatural as Frankenstein’s monster on the inside.
Over a billion people perished during the pandemic, decimating a generation, and when Leanne's released from the cryo facility she struggles to integrate into a Canada and world that has technologically and socially moved on without her. Although the virus is no longer a threat, Leanne is far from safe. In the United States organized extremists threaten legitimate government, regularly committing attacks on U.S. soil. Then radical American expansionist soldiers invade parts of Canada and Leanne, along with others not accepted by the radical invaders, must fight for her survival.
Release date: June 21, 2024
ISBN-13: 978-1-7383458-0-9
EBOOK: 978-1-7383458-1-6
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REVIEWS
A cleverly crafted tale that explores the ethical boundaries of medical advancement, AI technology, and the definition of human life. The book forces readers to consider how far they would go to save a loved one and where to draw the line between life-saving medicine and total disruption of the natural order. The author delivers a storyline interwoven with historical facts and current events to create a realistic glimpse of the future. She skillfully tackles controversial topics such as the brutality of North American colonialism, climate change, animal rights, same-sex parenting, and the volatile nature of radically conservative politics. Well-written and emotionally evocative, this book asks profound questions that will shape the future of medicine, politics, and society. Martin takes readers on a pulse-pounding, heart-in-the-throat journey and leaves them asking for more.
— The US Review of Books, read the entire review
Martin has crafted a near-future story that manages to tread the difficult line between keeping an intimate focus on one character and showing the changes that have occurred in the wider world. The novel feels at once like a fantastical coming of age for one girl and a glimpse at a world which might be in the years to come. I was intrigued by the world-building, even those parts the readers only receive glimpses of. . . But in the end, this is not the story of the world, or even the story of Canadian or North American culture. It is the story of one girl, transplanted from one time to another, trying to find a new way to live. In that, it is delightful.
— Portland Book Review, read the entire review
Rise, Tomorrow Girl enables readers to witness a heroine's incredible resilience and bravery in navigating the aftermath of a pandemic. [Leanne's] journey is not just a tale of survival; it's a powerful reminder that despite overwhelming challenges, there lies an opportunity for rebirth and adventure…Cara Martin beautifully captures this spirit in this inspiring book… Leanne's story resonates deeply with us, reminding us of the fragility of life and the importance of forging meaningful connections in the face of adversity.
— Midwest Book Review, read the entire review
