BookToker's Emotional Review of Dystopian Novels Sparks Online Discussion

BookToker zoey! shares emotional responses to dystopian novels "Parable of the Sower" and "Sunrise on the Reaping." In a recent video, zoey!, whose online handle is @beaningzoey, discussed her May reads, focusing on Octavia E. Butler's "Parable of the Sower" and Suzanne Collins' "Sunrise on the Reaping." She described the emotional impact of Butler's novel, stating, "This woman, there's something that she knows that we didn't know." Zoey! also highlighted the intense emotional experience of reading Collins' book, saying, "I've never sobbed so much." The video has gained some traction, accumulating 28 views and 4 likes since its upload on June 7th, 2025. Her review highlights the books' relevance to current political and social anxieties. While subjective, the passionate response adds a compelling element to the discussion of these dystopian works.