This week I'm featuring The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes.
Some viruses go after the body. But the Nightmare Virus goes after the mind.
When dream technology goes wrong, a virus spreads across the globe, trapping people in a universal dreamscape. They call it the Nightmare Virus.
Cain Cross is determined to find a cure . . . if he can decipher his brother’s chicken-scratch formula notes. But when he gets infected, he has only 22 days until he’s trapped in the mental prison forever. Now, every time he falls asleep, he must fight in a Nightmare Arena until he earns his freedom to live in the “new world” that exists only in the mind.
Then he finds a way to manipulate the Nightmare—to change it by mere thought.
Forced to navigate a world of nightbeasts, mistblades, and half-truths, Cain turns his focus to survival. When the Emperor offers him a LifeSuPod—and access to a cure—in exchange for a dangerous favor, Cain thinks he’s found a way out. But Cain’s new power threatens to take him on paths that jeopardize his very soul.
Will he continue searching for a cure, or will he swear allegiance to the Nightmare? And the bigger question might be . . . will he even have a choice?
When dream technology goes wrong, a virus spreads across the globe, trapping people in a universal dreamscape. They call it the Nightmare Virus.
Cain Cross is determined to find a cure . . . if he can decipher his brother’s chicken-scratch formula notes. But when he gets infected, he has only 22 days until he’s trapped in the mental prison forever. Now, every time he falls asleep, he must fight in a Nightmare Arena until he earns his freedom to live in the “new world” that exists only in the mind.
Then he finds a way to manipulate the Nightmare—to change it by mere thought.
Forced to navigate a world of nightbeasts, mistblades, and half-truths, Cain turns his focus to survival. When the Emperor offers him a LifeSuPod—and access to a cure—in exchange for a dangerous favor, Cain thinks he’s found a way out. But Cain’s new power threatens to take him on paths that jeopardize his very soul.
Will he continue searching for a cure, or will he swear allegiance to the Nightmare? And the bigger question might be . . . will he even have a choice?
Book Beginning / First Line Friday
Once you catch the Nightmare Virus, you have 22 days until you die.
Friday 56
How is this possible?
I'm getting tired of asking that question.
Despite my confusion, I manage to raise my hand in a small wave.
What have you been reading lately?
I've been eyeing this. I think I'll have to try it!
ReplyDeleteIt's so good! One of the best books I've read this year. Hope you have a great week! :)
DeleteHappy Reading, have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah! You too! :)
DeleteViruses scare the fire out of me!
ReplyDeleteMe too! This one was scary to think about. But it was inspiring to read how the characters tried to fight it. Hope you have a great weekend! :)
DeleteOh dear. What a fast-pace sounding book. 22 days. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteRight? Scary! Hope you have a wonderful week, Anne! :)
DeleteThat sounds interesting and exciting!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
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https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2024/07/26/first-line-friday-the-portrait-girl-by-nicole-swengley
Thank you, Emily! You too! :)
DeleteThat cover is STUNNING. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading, Sarah! :D
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