Dealing in Dreams by Lilliam Rivera (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Dealing in Dreams by Lilliam Rivera "The Outsiders" meets "Mad Max: Fury Road" in this fast-paced dystopian novel about sisterhood and the cruel choices people are forced to make in order to survive. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Outsiders meets Mad Max: Fury Road in this fast-paced dystopian novel about sisterhood and the cruel choices people are forced to make in order to survive.At night, Las Mal Criadas own these streets. Sixteen-year-old Nalah leads the fiercest all-girl crew in Mega City. That role brings with it violent throwdowns and access to the hottest boydega clubs, but Nala quickly grows weary of her questionable lifestyle. Her dream is to get off the streets and make a home in the exclusive Mega Towers, in which only a chosen few get to live. To make it to the Mega Towers, Nalah must prove her loyalty to the citys benevolent founder and cross the border in a search of the mysterious gang the Ashé Riders. Led by a reluctant guide, Nalah battles crews and her own doubts but the closer she gets to her goal the more she loses sight of everything—and everyone—she cares about. Nalah must choose whether or not shes willing to do the unspeakable to get what she wants. Can she discover that home is not where you live but whom you chose to protect before she loses the family shes created for good? Author Biography Lilliam Rivera is an award-winning writer and author of numerous young adult novels, including The Education of Margot Sanchez, We Light Up the Sky, Never Look Back, and Dealing In Dreams. She is also author of the middle grade Goldie Vance books. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Elle, to name a few. Lilliam lives in Los Angeles. Visit her at LilliamRivera.com. Review "ESPECTACULAR. I read this riveting revolutionary tale in a day because I could not pull away from the adventures of the legendary luchadoras Latinas, Las Mal Criadas. Chief Rocka is a powerhouse, the worldbuilding is sensational, and the themes are resoundingly relevant. The LMC has carved a permanent home in my heart." -- Romina Russell, * author of the New York Times Best-Selling Zodiac Quartet *"As brutal as it is beautiful, Dealing in Dreams pulls no punches, launching us on a wild, relentless ride through the cutthroat streets of this brilliantly-realized dystopian world, where hard choices can tear even the closest allies apart and danger lurks around every corner. This book will have you up late, turning pages frantically to find out what happens next. It is a marvelous achievement." -- Daniel José Older, * author of the New York Times Best-Selling series, Shadowshaper Cypher *"In Dealing in Dreams, Rivera sharply etches a world rooted in Latin culture where violence is the most common language, and belief in equality is a soul-stirring, revolutionary act." -- Ryan Gattis, author of Kung Fu High School"Lilliam Rivera has really stepped her game up. All the voice and verve that made The Education of Margot Sanchez such an unforgettable debut are on full display here, but now shes added an incredible science fiction future that can stand proudly beside Scott Westerfeld at his best." -- Sam J. Miller, * award-winning author of The Art of Starving *"Dealing in Dreams is yet another smart, rich, fulfilling read from Lilliam Rivera, who has, through her last two books, solidified herself as one of todays boldest YA writers. Its one of those books where, as you find yourself sprinting toward the final pages, youre at once enthralled (because its so gripping) and terrified (because you know soon youre going to be sucked up out of the world that Lilliam has built and dropped down back into the actual real world)." -- Shea Serrano, * #1 New York Times bestselling author of Basketball (And Other Things) and The Rap Year Book *"Lilliam Rivera is quickly carving out her own territory in the world of fiction that thrills the heart and enriches the soul. DEALING IN DREAMS is a book only she could write, daring and dramatic, and fiercely beautiful at its core." -- Victor LaValle, * author of The Changeling ** "Taking cues from Judge Dredd, Mad Max, and The Hunger Games, Rivera...has created a uniquely brutal hellscape...Readers are left with a more ambiguous—and ambitious—tale that will have them questioning what kinds of people theyd be if freed from societys mores." -- Booklist - Starred Review * December 1, 2018 *"Rivera (The Education of Margot Sanchez, 2017) crafts a feminist, futurist Latinx dystopia." -- Kirkus Reviews * December 2018 ** "There is plenty of gritty action to propel readers through the plot, but it is Chief Rockas internal struggles and vulnerabilities that are the most compelling and memorable. Rivera effectively presents the complexity of female relationships, which will resonate strongly with readers....A novel exploration of societal roles, gender, and equality through the eyes of captivating lead.." -- School Library Journal - starred review * January 2019 *"Rivera showcases multiple intricate character arcs and details several societies through impressive worldbuilding; young readers drawn to complex action novels that challenge conventions will find this read rewarding." -- Publishers Weekly * January 21, 2019 *"A dystopian mixtape of boldness, sisterhood, and questioning the status quo, channeling the ethos of the novel and film The Warriors and the comic mini-series Curb Stomp, this book leaves readers wanting more of Nalah and Las Mal Criadas." -- The Horn Book * March/April 2019 *"This is no gender-reversed utopia but a female-cast totalitarian dystopia thats compelling in its treatment of how things can go very, very wrong." * The Bulletin Center for Childrens Books * Review Quote * "There is plenty of gritty action to propel readers through the plot, but it is Chief Rockas internal struggles and vulnerabilities that are the most compelling and memorable. Rivera effectively presents the complexity of female relationships, which will resonate strongly with readers....A novel exploration of societal roles, gender, and equality through the eyes of captivating lead.." Excerpt from Book Dealing in Dreams CHAPTER 1 PATROLLING MEGA Tonight feels different. The weight of her absence hits me. On most nights when my crew and I patrol the streets of Mega City, I feel a sense of invincibility mixed with glee. Violence can do that to a person, especially when youre the one unleashing it. At night my crew, Las Mal Criadas, own these streets. Not tonight. Were missing one of our girls, and the warm breeze that blankets my face is a trick meant to seduce me into thinking everything is fine. My soldier Manos Dura. She didnt have to go out like that. No one deserved that ending. "Go check the building." Truck, my right hand, barks out an order. One of my soldiers sprints ahead. Its been almost a month since the end of Manos Dura, and were still feeling it. It was Truck who recruited and trained her to be the fifth in our all-girl gang. Manos Duras specialty was her fists. No one ever wanted to catch them hands. She was good, and now shes gone. The last thing I want to do is be out here patrolling. Such is my lot in life. Its what Las Mal Criadas do. Not for long, though. "Does she see any stragglers?" I ask Shi. She checks the Codigo5G goggles. The machine is run-down, an old model. Were lucky to have them. Only top crews are authorized to be connected to the server. These Codigos were a gift from D Details ISBN1481472143 Author Lilliam Rivera Pages 336 Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1481472143 ISBN-13 9781481472142 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-03-05 Audience Age 14-99 Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Country of Publication United States Illustrations 5-c jacket (spfx: spot color, spot gloss, sculpt emboss) NZ Release Date 2019-03-05 US Release Date 2019-03-05 UK Release Date 2019-03-05 Publisher Simon & Schuster Alternative 9781481472159 DEWEY 813.6 Audience Teenage / Young adult AU Release Date 2019-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137640544;

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