All about my debut novel, UNTAMED

So, I thought it was time to do a little round-up kind of post about my book, now that it’s been out for nearly two months. For those who don’t yet know, UNTAMED is a YA dystopian novel, published by Prizm Books, and I’d absolutely love for you to read it. (It’s aimed at the older end of the YA readership though, due to some violent scenes, particularly near the beginning).

As one of the last Untamed humans left in the world, Seven’s life has always been controlled by tight rules. Stay away from the Enhanced. Don’t question your leader. And, most importantly, never switch sides, because once you’re Enhanced there’s no going back. Even if you have become the perfect human being.

But after a disastrous raid on an Enhanced city, Seven soon finds herself in her enemy’s power. Realizing it’s only a matter of time before she too develops a taste for the chemical augmenters responsible for the erosion of humanity, Seven knows she must act quickly if she’s to escape and save her family from the same fate.

Yet, as one of the most powerful Seers that the Untamed and Enhanced have ever known, Seven quickly discovers that she alone holds the key to the survival of only one race. But things aren’t clear-cut anymore, and with Seven now questioning the very beliefs she was raised on, she knows she has an important choice to make. One that has two very different outcomes.

Seven must choose wisely whose side she joins, for the War of Humanity is underway, and Death never takes kindly to traitors.

So, where can you get UNTAMED? Well, this is a good question. It’s available from most major retailers in paperback and ebook format, so why not head over to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or The Book Depository now?

I’ve already received great feedback on UNTAMED, and it has made the Amazon UK bestsellers list for its category, multiple times, even coming in at #68 on the YA dystopian list, sitting next to books by Malorie Blackman and Morgan Rice!

Check out what these readers have said about UNTAMED:

“This is the sort of book that is incredibly difficult to put down, the kind of book you can fall into and forget the world, forget you’re reading words on a page. […] The premise is unique and engrossing, and by the end of the book I was left wanting more (good thing – it’s a series). As a person who rarely reads fantasy/sci-fi but grew up with it always on the nightstand, Dyer’s book reawakened in me a buried love for the genre.” – Jen Knox, author of AFTER THE GAZEBO.

“‘Untamed’ is a wonderful amalgamation of genres; dystopian fiction and futuristic sci-fi […] revitalized with a strong female protagonist whose loyalty to her family makes her universally relatable. A must-read! 🙂” – Raamiah Black, Goodreads review.

“Seven is a satisfyingly human main character, whose strength arises not from athleticism or fighting prowess, but loyalty and tenacity, in the face of wobbly self-confidence and the powerful attraction of a superficially attractive lifestyle that’s there for the taking. The other characters are recognisable and individual in their particular failings and weaknesses, and occasional redeeming strengths. The action is plentiful and the pace high as the Enhanced close in – there’s not a lot of stopping to smell the roses. The ending managed to twist and turn [and] left me with no idea of how things might pan out, so I look forward to future instalments in Seven’s journey” – Matthew Willis, author of DAEDALUS AND THE DEEP.

“An excellent debut novel from a very promising writer. The gripping storyline features many well written and developed characters including a strong female lead. Well worth a read and can’t wait for the next book in the series to see how the story and characters are developed from here” – Pearl, Amazon Review.

“I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the rest of the series. […] Seven was really a heroine I could root for – she was imperfect, conflicted, and real. I could identify with her struggle to choose the easy way versus the way that meant more work and pain. Something almost everyone struggles with at one point or another. […] I’d recommend this book to anyone who likes young adult sci-fi/dystopia” – Samantha, Amazon Review.

“This is a brilliant book […] the plot pulls [itself] together really well […] can’t wait for the next instalment.
Fantastic book from debut author Madeline Dyer […] definitely one to watch” – Ruby Gloom, Amazon Review.

“Madeline Dyer has a way with imagery. From the first sentence to the last, you see everything exactly as she wanted you to, but it’s never too much and it’s unique in it’s verbiage. The story was original too, and really, aren’t we looking for that? Her dystopian world feels like it could be happening around the corner right now, or in two hundred years. I never felt bogged down with the science, but it felt explained enough that I believed it. This book is definitely worth a read. I can’t wait for book two!” – Buffy, Goodreads Review

How you can support UNTAMED: 

With any book, support from readers is vital, and there are a number of ways you can support my debut novel. Obviously, the best way is to buy a copy–whether you want to get a paperback or an ebook (or both) is up to you! But please buy it–don’t pirate it, which is illegal, and makes authors cry.

Leave reviews. Reviews are so important for authors, particularly debut authors. So, if you’ve loved UNTAMED, then please please please write a review for Amazon, Goodreads, or wherever you normally post your reviews. Reviews don’t have to be paragraphs and paragraphs of carefully constructed analytical thoughts–they can just be a few lines. But I cannot stress the importance of them. So, if you’ve read UNTAMED, please write a review!

Spread the word. Tell your friends and family, blog about a book, tweet your thoughts as you’re reading it, or just share this post.

— Thank you!