However, this novel specifically did not work so well for me. ‘Oddly optimistic’ is certainly a refreshing twist on the ‘dystopia’ genre, and I felt, while reading this novel, the potential for how good that kind of fiction could be. The writer describes herself as writing “oddly optimistic dystopia books” which is an apt description of this story. Of course, there are stark differences too ( Chameleon has way more female character and way less sex than Candy Land). I also noticed the parallels between this setting and the setting of Candy Land – it’s set in a future vaguely dystopian post-USA, there was an epidemic which was induced by scientific research which kills lots of people but also left a lot of people with superpowers, etc. I like the setting, especially its imagery, such as the lake of fire, and the turret house (which seems to have been inspired by the Winchester Mystery House). Violence – well, there is attempted murder and attempted suicide (revealing whether the attempts result in death would be spoilerful), physical combat, and psychological combat. What sexual and/or violent content is there in this story?Īs far as I can recall, there is practically no sexual content. A family of three wives (poly same-sex marriage) takes him under their wing, and and the story progresses, it becomes clearer that Regan is involved in something which concerns the fate of all who live in Parole. Regan has amnesia, so he remembers very little and needs explanations such as what the heck is this place. Meanwhile, SkEye watches and polices everybody. The story is set in Parole, which seemed to be a fenced in quarantine zone / concentration camp where nobody is allowed to leave, and there is a lake of fire which threatens to eventually engulf everybody. This is the third book I am reviewing for my Asexual Fiction from Smashwords Month.

Chameleon Moon by RoAnna Sylver