The Union

In Leah Vernon's daring dystopian novel, set a thousand years in the future, a powerful Black elite class rules over a fragmented society marked by violence and oppression. Eighteen-year-old Avi Jore, born into privilege, grapples with the injustices surrounding her, particularly after meeting Saige Wilde, a mixed-race girl enslaved and determined to escape their brutal nation. As their fates intertwine—especially after Saige saves Avi from an assassination attempt—they embark on a perilous journey to challenge the status quo and highlight the profound strength of friendship amidst turmoil. This edition, previously self-published as Impure, features substantial editorial revisions.