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Chloe Gong's 'Coldwire': Dystopian Tale of Betrayal and Belonging

11/7/2025

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Story summary

Chloe Gong, author, presents Coldwire, a dystopian novel where society divides between virtual reality and a deteriorating real world.
The story follows two young women, Eirale and Lia, as they uncover a conspiracy amid a cold war.
Gong says dystopian fiction reflects current issues and engages young adult readers with belonging and betrayal.
Coldwire is part of a trilogy that blends cyberpunk with coming-of-age storytelling and addresses race and sexuality.

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Story summary

Chloe Gong, author, presents Coldwire, a dystopian novel where society divides between virtual reality and a deteriorating real world.
The story follows two young women, Eirale and Lia, as they uncover a conspiracy amid a cold war.
Gong says dystopian fiction reflects current issues and engages young adult readers with belonging and betrayal.
Coldwire is part of a trilogy that blends cyberpunk with coming-of-age storytelling and addresses race and sexuality.