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We Awaken Kindle Edition

by Calista Lynne (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 out of 5 stars (51)

One year ago a car accident killed Victoria Dinham's father, and now all that keeps her going is the hope of getting into the Manhattan Dance Conservatory. That is, until an ethereal girl named Ashlinn visits her in her sleep claiming to be the creator of good dreams and carrying a message from her comatose brother. They meet in Victoria's subconscious, and over time they come to care for each other. Ashlinn is secure in her asexuality, but Victoria has never heard of it. Soon, however, she realizes she too must be asexual.

On the day of Victoria's big dance audition, her mother is unable to drive her to town so Ashlinn must turn human to help Victoria chase her dreams. While in New York City, Victoria and Ashlinn explore their affections for each other and try to understand what it means to be asexual teenagers. Unfortunately for the couple, Ashlinn cannot stay human forever, and humanity begins to suffer from not having her around to create pleasant fantasies each night.

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  1. Print length
    182 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harmony Ink Press
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    July 14, 2016
  6. Reading age
    14 - 18 years
  7. Grade level
    9 - 12
  8. File size
    1.4 MB
  9. Page Flip
    Enabled
  10. Word Wise
    Not Enabled
  11. Enhanced typesetting
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073Q8HK87
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harmony Ink Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 14, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 182 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1634769969
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,818,923 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars (51)

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Calista Lynne

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Calista Lynne grew up on the American East Coast and is currently studying in London. She is having difficulty adjusting to the lack of Oxford commas across the pond and writes because it always seemed to make more sense than mathematics.

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3.7 out of 5 stars
51 global ratings

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  • Leah
    4.0 out of 5 stars We Awaken
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    This book is a beautiful exploration of sexuality -- realizing you may not identify how you thought, finding a new descriptor of your feelings, coming to terms with how it may make you think you're a freak or there's something wrong with you, and coming out. It's an important story for people of all ages who may be questioning their sexuality, and particularly so as it's one of the few books I've seen/read with not one, but two, asexual main characters. I'm thankful this book exists in the world, and I hope other queer kids find it and it helps them.
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  • Anna @ Anna's Library
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is an elegant book that deserves high praise.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016
    Format: Paperback
    Elegant. This story is completely elegant. From the lovely characterization, lyrical descriptions, and a wonderfully executed plot, this book flowed and left me in quiet awe and gratitude. Four and half stars!

    I nearly fell out of my chair and I did indeed squeal very loudly when I was offered the ARC to read. Asexual girls loving girls? Oh yeah! I'm down for that. And frankly, this was the first time I have ever heard of asexual girls loving girls. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I was excited for it, even if I was a bit nervous about how it would be executed. I shouldn't have worried. Victoria's self discovery of her asexuality was so organic and true to so many people's experiences. I found this incredibly comforting and validating.

    Lynne does an excellent job at showing the struggles people face when they're learning about their asexuality. Dealing with friends who just don't get it and think that it's stupid and wrong, the doubts you have about yourself, the mixed emotions. Lynne also does a wonderful job of showing that there is a spectrum of asexuality; some people are going to be very into cuddling and kissing, others are not. No matter where you fall, you are still an asexual, and your preferences are completely valid.

    The only flaw in We Awaken for me was that at times it read a little bit like an asexual handbook. As someone who is an asexual and has known that about themselves for quite some time, some parts made me feel like I was getting a course in "Asexuality 101." For people who are curious about asexuality or who think they might be asexual, this is absolutely wonderful and I can see it being incredibly helpful. For me though, not so much. Thankfully the way the information was presented was very organic and didn't slow down the plot.

    Not going to lie here, the plot surprised me. There were some lovely twists, and while the book is completely upfront with the importance and focus of asexuality, there's so much more to it. This is truly a romance novel, a contemporary filled with believable magic. The importance of magic is such a lovely touch, and a driving force in the story making this book so much more than what it seems.

    The character development, the diversity of characters (we have asexual girls, straight girls, and WoC), and the perfectly paced plot are really what makes this book so beautiful and worth reading. Victoria's struggles were real and relatable, and the lyrical descriptions made me even more invested. There were numerous times where I gasped because a turn of phrase was so lovely.

    TL;DR: No matter your sexuality or your gender, this is an elegant book that deserves high praise. The lyrical descriptions, world building, the organic romance, and diverse characters means that there's something in this book for everyone. If you're familiar with asexuality some parts might read a little bit like "Asexuality 101" but for those who are curious or just learning about asexuality, this book is a wonderful starting point. For me this book became an instant favorite and I know I'll enjoy re-reading it many times in the future.
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  • Leighann Tobia
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This read like a poorly written fanfic.
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  • Tiffany
    3.0 out of 5 stars The Asexual Representation was great.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
    Format: Paperback
    While the ending felt rushed I believe the book contained heartwarming scenes and two great portrayals of asexual characters. I could be wrong but it terms of representation Ashlinn is a Black Asexual woman that enjoys kissing while Victoria is White and doesn't. Like most people who have read this would tell you the story does have a pretty big plot hole. In terms of the plot hole, it didn't bother me much. Ashlinn wants to date Victoria but she isn't technically alive and so it leads to issues in their relationship that can't be easily fixed. (Until the last 2 chapters)
    Here is what the plot hole was *spoiler* Ashlinn needs to do her part to bring along good dreams but it's made obvious that if she doesn't people all over the world become extremely groggy because they'll only experience nightmares. The reason it makes no sense is because there is no way that one person can create good dreams for everyone is one day. I also really don't like Ellie (she's also Acephobic) and I think Victoria acted very selfish in the end of the book.
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  • Annie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Magical, Beautiful, Adorable
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book is really good. The romance is beautiful and adorable, the writing is great, the supernatural elements are simply...well, magical. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good supernatural story and likes adorable romance.
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