Canopy
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Publisher Description
See the girl in the trees.
In the lush treetops of the engineered North American forests, a community of climbers fear the cannibals roaming far below and cling to the teachings of their sacred text.
Sixteen-year-old Ostrya is the envy of her friends. She is training to be the canopy's next doctor. If only it didn't feel like such a burden.
But why is the forest so angry?
A cataclysmic storm wracks the canopy, jettisoning hundreds of climbers to early graves on the forest floor.
Those that survive face starvation and disease. Struggling to rebuild and relying on their new doctor, the climbers begin doubting Ostrya even more than she doubts herself.
Following mistake after mistake, Ostrya's patients dub her the Blight.
As the number of dead mounts, there is only one way to appease the forest. The Blight must be eradicated.
The doctor must die.
Catch her if you can.
Canopy is a dystopian coming-of-age novel perfect for fans of The 100, The Giver, and Hunger Games.
*Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence.*
Customer Reviews
Book One in the Silvanus Saga is a action-packed
Young adult novels are not usually my genre of choice for editing or book coaching, but I spent several weeks with Canopy and beginning with Ostrya's first words, I loved this story and its characters. Canopy protagonist 16-year-old Ostrya struggles to fulfill family duty and the expectations of her community high in the trees while another destiny calls to her. Friendships, chance, and tragedy force Ostrya to decide which branch to follow in Darroch's well-spun yarn in the outsized flora and fauna of a world built on fear and deception. I look forward to reading Book Two in the Silvanus Saga, because the ending of this novel left me hanging on the edge of my seat. Full disclosure: I was the copy editor for Canopy in the final stages before the author published. I received a free advanced reader copy (ARC) for an honest review.
A Journey Worth Taking
D.M. Darroch is an amazing story-teller, and she pulls you into a dypstopian world thousands of feet up in the trees of the Pacific Northwest. It was a joy to come to know and see this tree-top world through Ostrya’s eyes, to experience her struggles and her joys as she journeys into adulthood. I fell in love with her…with Mangrove…with Wingnut. I couldn’t put the book down once I started it, and it left me yearning for the the next adventure. To be inspired by the resilience of the human spirit, no matter where we might find ourselves, is quite remarkable and Canopy is a five-star literary journey worth taking.
I received a free ARC for an honest review.
seamstress and consumer of carbs
I’m usually not a fan of dystopian fiction, so I was surprised when Canopy not only held my interest but drew my nose into this book with every spare moment. Canopy, with its gigantic trees, seemingly ordered society, and industrious inhabitants felt like a real living place. At first the main character's sneakiness and fussiness seems like ordinary bickering between teen and parent. Gratefully, this is so much more than a story about grumpy teens. As the story unfolded I was surprised by the complexity of Ostrya’s frustration and the details of life in the canopy. The ending is an exciting jumping-off point for the next book in the series. And, even though I received a free ARC for an honest review, I truly can’t wait for the next book in the saga.