The Dissent by Leah Vernon
From author Leah Vernon comes the action-packed second installment in the Union series about a young woman’s battle for power in a racially divided futuristic world. A thousand years into the future, a Black elite class reigns while the underclass toils at their feet. With her society’s future hanging in the balance, young Avi Jore enters into an arranged marriage. But the ceremony turns violent when the servants rebel and kill Avi’s father. In the aftermath of General Jore’s death, Avi and her sister Jade vie for power in a vicious contest. As the rightful heir, Avi has no choice but to defend what’s hers—at any cost. With her loyalties tested and her enemies closing in, Avi must rely on her sister Saige, who searches for allies outside the Union’s walls. As Avi and Saige navigate threats and betrayals in the wake of worsening unrest, they forge a path forward that could forever change their turbulent world.
“This quick-paced, violent, and at times heart-wrenching fantasy and sf blend will have readers at the edge of their seat as multiple, often flawed, perspectives navigate a war sparked by race and an incessant hunger for powerFans of Susan Collins, N.K. Jemisin, and Pierce Brown will appreciate the world building and the well-developed characters used to present very real and serious topics.” —Booklist
Leah Vernon is an author, a body-positivity activist, and the first international plus-size hijabi model. During her double master’s program, she started a blog about being a fat Black Muslim in Detroit and experiencing everything from eating disorders to anti-Blackness. She’s been featured in ads from Target to Dove, and she even made it to the New York Times and HuffPost. She currently resides in New York City. Connect with her on Instagram, @lvernon2000, and on her website, www.leahvernon.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781662500374 |
| ISBN 10 | 1662500378 |
| Title | The Dissent |
| Author | Leah Vernon |
| Series | The Union |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Amazon Publishing |
| Year published | 2023-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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