The Dissent

“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 power. Fans 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

“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 power. Fans 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.