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Transcendent: A Dystopian Novel
In Elleon, your fate is determined by the color of your blood.
In the aftermath of the insurrection that toppled the United States government, every sixteen year old must go through the same rite of passage. A serum is administered to change the color of their blood, determining their place in society. Those with purple blood will join the elite class, moving to the capital city to live in high-tech luxury with the rest of the ruling class. The blue bloods will continue to live their lives as they have- in their small agricultural towns with minimal technology. While they aren’t as well off as the purple bloods, at least their blood isn’t red…
However, blue bloods aren't confined to their towns forever. There’s always The Hunt. Any blue blood can enter a lottery, hoping to win a place in The Transcendent Hunt.
Kairyn (Kye-ren) is more than surprised when she discovers that her blood is Purple, that of someone at the top of their hierarchy. Whisked away to the capital of Mag City to train for the yearly Hunt, Kairyn uncovers more secrets than she had ever expected. Faced with the truth about who she is and the government they live under, Kairyn must make it out of the Hunt alive if she ever hopes to make a change.
In the aftermath of the insurrection that toppled the United States government, every sixteen year old must go through the same rite of passage. A serum is administered to change the color of their blood, determining their place in society. Those with purple blood will join the elite class, moving to the capital city to live in high-tech luxury with the rest of the ruling class. The blue bloods will continue to live their lives as they have- in their small agricultural towns with minimal technology. While they aren’t as well off as the purple bloods, at least their blood isn’t red…
However, blue bloods aren't confined to their towns forever. There’s always The Hunt. Any blue blood can enter a lottery, hoping to win a place in The Transcendent Hunt.
Kairyn (Kye-ren) is more than surprised when she discovers that her blood is Purple, that of someone at the top of their hierarchy. Whisked away to the capital of Mag City to train for the yearly Hunt, Kairyn uncovers more secrets than she had ever expected. Faced with the truth about who she is and the government they live under, Kairyn must make it out of the Hunt alive if she ever hopes to make a change.
286 pages, Paperback
Published October 10, 2021
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About the author
Laren Ruby
1 book7 followersLaren is a self-proclaimed book nerd who lives in Alabama with her husband, fur-kids and 327 farm animals. When she’s not feeding her farm, she spends too much time pondering zombie apocalypse scenarios. When Laren isn't enlisting her husband to chase down strange noises in the night, she's either writing about different ways the world could end or watching the latest crime documentary.
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January 5, 2024
This was a really fun YA read. It’s a lot like the Hunger Games, but you know what, I’m fine with it. It read almost like fan fiction for the Hunger Games, but like the really good quality kind. Ends on a cliffhanger so I kind of wish there was a second installment! I would read it when it’s released! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️plus a half for good measure! Enjoyable for sure.
December 31, 2023
An author that actually lives in my home town!! Great book! She’s writing the 2nd now! It’s dystopian. Sort of a Hunger Games meets Divergent.
November 13, 2025
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October 20, 2021
Holy crap.
At no point did I know what was going to happen next. Twists and turns and shocks, oh my. I can't wait for the next book.
At no point did I know what was going to happen next. Twists and turns and shocks, oh my. I can't wait for the next book.
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