Author, educator, and Belton resident AJ Whitney is excited to announce the release of her debut novel Sovereign, published by Blue Handle Publishing in Amarillo, Texas. The first book of the Sovereign Trilogy, Sovereign is set to release on today. AJ’s unique writing style and captivating storytelling will leave readers wanting more!
A young adult dystopian novel best suited for upper elementary and middle school students, Sovereign follows the stories of 13-year-old Orphan Number 332, who was raised to be sacrificed to her remote village’s mysterious gods, and the unnamed gray-haired woman who must protect her people from a supernatural presence that has destroyed their only food source. As starvation turns to violence, will they find the source of the famine and reunify their community? When 332’s village begins to question their religion, will she finally have the life she never dared to hope for, or will the Sovereign take their revenge?
Early readers have given glowing reviews, such as:
● “This book gave me strong The Village/Hunger Games/Maze Runner vibes.”
● “I think this would be an AMAZING story for your young teen to get their hands on.”
● “The story is really fascinating and it’s one of those lovely concepts where you’re not entirely sure what’s going on. Is it a cult? A supernatural force? I love stories that toe this line and the author did a great job at keeping you guessing.”
● “If you love stories that keep you guessing and have great pacing, this is definitely one you’ll want to pick up!”
● “This story will take you through a variety of unexpected emotions and keep you guessing.”
● “I devoured this book in one sitting. AJ Whitney’s writing had me hooked from the first page and I couldn’t stop reading until I had answers (no matter how vague they may be).”
● “A fast-paced story, filled with intrigue and an unforgettable ending!”
Even New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison sang the book’s praises. “Insidiously clever, it begs the ultimate question: can you ever escape your fate?”
Sovereign is available at KD's Books in Lee's Summit or at every online retailer that sells books.
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