From author and body-positive activist Leah Vernon comes a daring
dystopian novel that explores the power of friendship in a future
society built on violence and division.
A thousand years in the future, a Black elite class reigns. The lower
classes toil in the fields or scrape by in blighted cities, serving
their rulers in a cruel, divided world.
Among the Elites is eighteen-year-old Avi Jore, born to a powerful
father and destined to rule. But as she comes of age, Avi cannot help
but notice the injustices in her world--the treatment of enslaved
workers, the oppression of the lower classes. Her disillusionment grows
when she meets Saige Wilde, a mixed-race enslaved girl whose only goal
is escaping beyond the borders of their brutal nation.
When Saige saves Avi from an assassination attempt, their paths become
intertwined in ways they never imagined. As Saige plots her path to
freedom, Avi tries to enact change from the inside. But it's a
complicated endeavor, fraught with danger and malice.
Together, their efforts could spark a revolution--and underscore the
staggering power of friendship.
Publisher Note: This title was previously self-published as Impure.
This edition of The Union includes substantial editorial revisions.
