When We Wake

A parent might reach for this book when their teen is feeling anxious about the future or struggling to find their voice in a world with overwhelming problems. When We Wake follows Tegan, a teen from 2027 who is murdered and cryogenically revived a century later. Hailed as a miracle, she soon uncovers the dark truths beneath her new world's utopian surface, including environmental collapse and corporate control. This gripping sci-fi story explores themes of identity, resilience, and fighting for justice. It’s a great choice for teens aged 13-18 who enjoy dystopian fiction and are ready to think critically about the world, their personal agency, and what it means to create a better future.