Betrayed by Family. Tortured by the Enemy. Destined to Destroy the World.Wynter Reeves lives by three rules: Don’t stand out. Blend in. Remain invisible. In a world where individuality is dangerous, being forgettable keeps her alive.Until she begins showing signs of a rare disease, drawing the unwanted attention of the State’s sinister research facility, the DSD. Apprehended against her will for … Apprehended against her will for testing, Wynter becomes the subject of the mysterious Dr. Richter, who is determined to make sense of her condition.
However, Dr. Richter’s intentions are less than noble, and after months of horrifying experimentation, Wynter jumps at the chance to escape her captors. But freedom isn’t what she expected, and as her symptoms worsen, she must make a choice. One that will determine not only her future…
But the fate of the world.
ULTRAXENOPIA is the first book in the Project W. A. R. trilogy, which readers have compared to The Giver, Divergent, and The Hunger Games!
“I would give this 10 stars if I could! It’s got action, suspense, and a smidge of a romance. It’s got twists and turns that you will not see coming.” ★★★★★
“For fans of dystopia, you’ll find the elements that are beloved in every dystopian book. There are elements included in Ultraxenopia that can be found in books like 1984, Divergent, Unwind, and many others and Phipps pulls each of them off in a brilliant way.” ★★★★★
“A truly classic dystopian in that it had the dark totalitarian regime, the bleak atmosphere, and terrifying villains.” ★★★★★
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The book is poorly written (often painfully ungrammatical), and I was so turned off by the melodramatic prose that I could not finish reading it. The author expends great effort describing the protagonist’s trials, but skimps on the verisimilitude that might make the reader believe in the setting. By the time Wynter escapes from the doctor and presumably searches for the person in her vision, I lost interest.
Wynter Reeves lives by three rules. Don’t stand out. Blend in. Remain invisible. If she follows them she will survive. But she’s wrong…
It’s the year 2061 and we meet Wynter on her 18th birthday, when she’s doing the test that will decide her future career and life. But something happens and Wynter runs off without finishing her test. Before she knows what’s happening she’s under the care of dr Richter, who explains that she’s suffering from a rare condition called Ultraxenopia. It affects parts of the brain, making her have hallucinations. It’s actually visions, glimpses of the future. Dr Richter wants to conduct experiments on Wynter, but it ends up being pure torture.
I was hooked from the first page! Always wanted to read just one more chapter, but at the same time not wanting it to be over too soon! The author had great descriptions of the environment, which made it easy to imagine the cold and sterile world they lived in. Phipps also described feelings very well, to a point that made it hard to withstand! Sometimes it got somewhat repetitive and a bit tiresome to read about Wynter’s constantly dry throat and lips, but I could overlook that. The book treated me with several surprises, and I’m convinced there will be even more in the next installment!
* I received a free copy of the book from the author and I’m giving my honest review. *
Betrayed by Family. Tortured by the Enemy. Destined to Destroy the World.
This is a great dystopian read full of action, drama, oppression, politics and rebellion. Drawn in by the gripping storyline, it’s exciting and a great read. Has fab characters and I just loved Wynter our kick ass female mc and has twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. I loved Divergent and Hunger Games and I loved this. I am so so excited to read the next book!
I would give this 10 stars if I could! It’s got action, suspense, and a smidge of a romance. It’s got twists and turns that you will not see coming. I have been anxiously awaiting the sequel, and thankfully it’s here!!!
I highly recommend this book. M.A. Phipps could be your next favorite author.
Ultraxenopia, Project W.A.R. #1 by M.A. Phipps is a book set in the future, a dystopian civilization where people are ruled by fear. Wynter is 21 and it’s now her time to take the placement test to see what she will do for the rest of her life. Being the law-abiding citizen that she is, it’s very important to her to sit this exam. She is anxious though, doesn’t want to be a disappointment. During her exam she starts to have what she thinks is a panic attack, when in all actuality it’s something far more dangerous. She’s taken by the DSD and tortured as they experiment on her. Wynter escapes and finds herself with the Phoenix, the group that the State is currently trying to locate and eliminate.
A quote, if I may, to help the potential readers understand where she came from versus where she is now “I gape at her, wondering how she can be so open with someone she doesn’t even know. After all, this isn’t how our world works. We don’t make eye contact. We don’t develop close relationships. We don’t welcome each other the way she’s welcoming me now. “
The debilitating illness Wynter has is called Ultraxenopia and it simply means she can see into the future. The character development was strong and the authors voice was powerful and straight to the point. She affected the mind, senses and emotions yet didn’t get into too much detail. It was just enough to hold you captivated while not boring you with extra description. I am looking forward to reading the next in series, Type X.