Perfecting the Future

by Alysia D. Evans

A heart-pounding, thought-provoking dystopian thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat?
Nicky is a nurse who thinks she has the perfect life with her girlfriend, Megan. But when a new Government is elected and enacts political laws that threaten the LGBTQ+ community, Nicky's world is turned upside down. She loses everything she holds dear, and now the treacherous Government wants to take even more - her very soul. Can Nicky escape their clutches and find a way to survive and reclaim her life? Who can Nicky trust in this dangerous new world? Will she ever be able to return to the woman she loves?
This gripping suspense explores the impact of disparaging laws and public attitudes on the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Genres: Dystopia, Lesbian, LGBT

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2025

About the author

Alysia D. Evans lives in a village in the British countryside. When the weather permits, she is inspired to be creative by the view from her window. She lives with her wonderful partner and small, brown, sleepy dog. When Alysia’s not obsessed with putting pen to paper, she enjoys watching sports and TV dramas.

Reviews

[karen fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alysia D Evans brings us a terrifying but not inconceivable future world that we could easily see ourselves heading towards. It shows how small things can affect big changes while also asserting that love can always win through. We follow Nicky's journey both mentally and physically through this book as she strives to be reunited with her girlfriend, Megan. It has been well thought through, is fast paced and has Nicky having to make many quick on the spot life changing decisions. I really enjoy the authors descriptions that have you truly seeing the environment and settings which keep you focused on Nicky's plight.

[Cathy R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chilling

“Perfecting the Future” is chilling, yet tenuously hopeful. Her courage, aided by a determined circle of friends and family are what saves Nicky from a fate worse than death - conversion “therapy” followed by forced procreation. When her girlfriend, Megan, is deported to Scotland, Nicky is beside herself with grief and fear. The new Government Regime is quickly arresting lesbians and converting them into baby-making slaves. Only her ingenuity and luck get her out of the detention camp - but how will she get to safety, freedom, and Megan? Heart pounding pages and chapters take Nicky … where? “Perfecting the Future” is forebodingly realistic.

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars. This was stressful as fuck. Felt way too real for my liking but that’s kudos to the author for going there. Intense, well written and paced and some hard hitting shit going on for the main character and it was addictive as hell though it was terrifying. I definitely want to check out more by this author.

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Content Warning: Homophobia, Death of parents (Past, mentioned), Conversion camps, Sexism, Forced child births, Banned birth control, Government control, Drugging (MC, on page)

[MizLiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're living in 2025 USA you know this is the direction the country is going towards. Alicia lays out extremely well what could happen and terrifying detail. highly recommend this book and getting to know your neighbors in Canada and Mexico!

[Donna Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took a little while for me to click to the setting but then I was completely captured. This is a fast paced slightly futuristic love story coping with the rules of a new government. Great writing and eye catching cover

[Dawn McIntyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

A look into the future and it’s affects on groups and individuals trying to live normal lives in a troubled world.