Privilege

by Megan Wobus

"A unique blend of a reverse Handmaid's Tale and Divergent"

In 2034 women have taken control of Greater Maryland, and weapons are banned all over the world.

Amity has spent her life trying to do everything her mother, teachers, and government expect of her. Now she is ready to take her Oath and train to become an Officer of the Peaceful Society.

Vale is in Baltimore on a dangerous assignment, rescuing men to train in his father’s militia. He knows the women of the PS can never be trusted, never be forgiven for what happened to his mother.

Nothing on Oath Day goes as expected. Amity is sent on a mission far from home. She’ll have to convince Vale she’s turned her back on the PS, and convince herself that the Peaceful Society is still worth fighting for.

Privilege is a brand new YA dystopian romance set in an alternative timeline, and the first book in the Peaceful Society trilogy by Megan Wobus.

Genres: Dystopia, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Ebooks

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 15, 2025

About the author

Megan Wobus plays the fiddle and writes books. Megan’s young-adult science fiction trilogy The Peaceful Society is set in an alternative timeline and explores weapons, state control, and gender.

Megan writes a tech skeptical Substack called A Life Outside and her short guide to going offline is called Turn It Off. She is the author of the Fiddle Studio books for learning to play the fiddle and writes children’s mysteries as Willow Night.

Reviews

[ava. · Rating 2 out of 5]

ˋ°•*⁀➷ 𝟚.5 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕤

DNF at 80%
I started this book not quite sure what to expect, and I'm really glad I didn't have extremely high expectations. The concept seemed good, and I'm sure it could have been a really good book, but there was a lot that I didn't like about it, which I will get into later in this review.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕
౨ৎ 𝘈 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴
౨ৎ 𝘓𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 (𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘨𝘣𝘵𝘲/𝘯𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘦𝘵𝘤)
౨ৎ 𝘈𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬
౨ৎ 𝘋𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘖𝘝


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Ages 12+

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔
౨ৎ Language- I don't really remember much
౨ৎ Romance- Kissing, crushes, the mmc regularily thinks about the looks of the fmc
౨ৎ Violence- Actually not much, aside from mentions of gun violence and fights in the past
౨ৎ Other- Honestly not really any

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𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼

⤷ Amity- she was... okay. I don't quite know what to think of her

⤷ Vale- I kind of hate him, to be honest. He seems too obsessed with how Amity looks and doesn't care about her personality at all, and I just don't like him


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𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓘 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓭

⤷ The concept- While it wasn't amazing, it had potential to be good

⤷ Some parts of it were really good- I didn't hate it, and there were enjoyable moments in it


𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓘 𝓭𝓲𝓭𝓷'𝓽 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮

⤷ It was kind of boring- I just found the pacing slow, with no plot twists or action, and I really felt like I had to push through a lot of it

⤷ It copied multiple other books- The plot seemed like an exact copy of Uglies. The world was very different, but it starts with the main character, and she's loyal to the government. There's a rebel group. The government sends her out to spy on the rebel group. She meets a boy and falls in love. I didn't finish it, but I'm definitely assuming that it'll have a similar ending as well. Also, the world may be different in some ways, but it seems like a mix between the world in The Giver, and the faction Amity in Divergent. The main character is even named Amity!! Also, the cover is very very similar to The Hunger Games.

⤷ The romance- Time for a (short) rant! It felt a lot like an insta love, and quite rushed, but they didn't kiss until about 75% in?? They didn't actually meet until pretty far in, and it was a lot of them staring at eachother. Vale only seemed to care about her looks, and there was no real chemistry between them in my opinion. This leads us to another point:

⤷ The skirt scene- So this scene tried really hard to be romantic, it really did, but it failed. They were about to go to a party, and Amity asked Vale if her skirt looked good. He didn't reply, because he was to busy STARING AT HER LEGS?!? Sorry, that is just a bit weird to me. Then, he walks up to her, and pulls her skirt down a few inches so it shows a bit of skin on her stomach. I honestly don't find that romantic. It also tries to be romantic with him putting a seatbelt on her because she hasn't been in a car before...

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Overall, I would not recommend it, and I just could not finish it, no matter how hard I tried. I felt a reading slump approaching, so I decided the best option would be to DNF it. That being said, if you are okay with something slower paced, you may still enjoy it, but it was really just not for me. The beginning was actually pretty good, but it continued to get worse throughout the book. I am reallyh sorry for DNFing this, but I feel like it was the best option.



ˋ°•*⁀➷ ℙ𝕣𝕖-𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕

My first actual ARC!! I'm really excited to read this, I've been hoping to find a new dystopian book to read for a while! I'll start it as soon as I'm done at least one of the books I'm reading right now

[LeahQVT (school hiatus, less active) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this eARC!

3 Stars

Privilege by Megan Wobus is a young adult dystopian romance novel that delves into serious topics that are very relevant to today's world, such as gender divide and gun violence. With its vivid imagery and palpable tension between the two love interests, Privilege captivates readers and holds their attention until the very last page, even leaving them craving for more. While the writing style did not click for me, I was still immersed in the utopian/dystopian setting and felt very connected to the characters. I am looking forward to the upcoming installments in the Peaceful Society series, and cannot wait to see where Wobus takes this story next.

[Phoenix2 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Big Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the advanced sample! I received a complimentary sample of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

'Privilege' is a dystopian YA being told in a double POV. The story is similar to the Uglies plot, with the main girl, who believes in the dystopian system that she lives in, having to go to the rebels' hideout to report back home.

The girl's POV was interesting, and I loved how she recognized the flaws of the system, but she also saw everything that was wrong in the outside world. The boy's POV, on the other hand, was not my favourite, as he, probably deliberately, was being demeaning towards women. I also loved the small artist community that was trying to save the main girl.

The love story was kind of instant for the guy, which isn't my cup of tea, but, again, the girl's point of view was smoother and better paced.

The action was interesting and entertaining, but the political field, though, was somewhat murky. The ending was, moreover, rushed, but it left a lot of room for the second book.

Finally, the writing was enjoyable.

'Privilege' is a dystopian YA novel that evokes many books of the golden era of dystopian fiction, such as Uglies, Divergent, and even Delirium. Hence, the premise is something familiar and feels kind of nostalgic. The characters seem interesting and relatable as well and there are hints of probable new relationship dynamics and even huge secrets to be uncovered. But, since I've only read the first chapters, I can't really say if the plot will pay off, though I enjoyed what I've read so far and what I predict might come.

[Trisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a future world where women rule and any form of weapons or aggression is not allowed. The peaceful society (PC) is the way of the future and children are brought up to understand and follow the rules, they wear tattletale trackers that will tell on them if they show any aggression or don’t follow the rules, upon high school graduation they either take the oath to accept the PC way of life or if they don’t take the oath they get sent far away to places that are not under the PC rules. Amity wants nothing than to take the oath and follow in her mother’s footsteps and be one of the elite officers in Maryland. Amity’s best friend, a boy, is not going to take the oath and wants to join the resistance in Alaska. When oath day comes a lot of surprises happen and hopefully the three are ready for what comes next, yes three as one more becomes twisted in this vine.
Oh my gosh this booked grabbed me and sucked me in and I was way up passed my bedtime several nights. This book starts a bit slowed as it gives you the information to understand this society, but after that watch out things really get going. The plot is good and if you are a fan of YA dystopian books this is for you. I love the characters and I really could not pick a favorite because at times you are rooting for each of them. I really liked this book and really hate I have to wait until December for the next book, Prisoner.

[Ivana · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. Would have been a very neat book if characters were better written. It's dystopian romance, while not being advertised as such when I signed up for ARC of it.

I really liked the Dystopia of this book, very interesting possible future. I would love the world with no weapons. Main reason I will read the next book is to learn a bit more of how it all came to be as it is and how it really is compared to perspective of two characters we meet.

Vale was very annoying to read. He thinks like a 13/14 year old, not like he is 18. I could contribute that to the way he was raised, but I am unsure it was meant to be so. Him falling in love with Amity was very juvenile and not fun to read. His whole character is pretty much him falling in love with her.

Amity is a bit better, though her parts about falling in love with Vale were equally badly written. There was too much of it.

The book starts with premise of Amity saving her friend and I expected that journey will shatter her perspective of the world and show that rest of it is not as bad as she was raised to believe. While the book does achieve this, second half is a lot less about this and more of Amity and Vale falling in love. Practically every chapter Vale is main POV is 70-90% his taught about Amity. Amity's go from 0-10% in first half, to about 40-50% in second half, making her POV a bit more fun to read.

The book is slow and at the same time fast, not much happens. I really wish it went more in direction of how society is and not at all or very little into romance. I would not even mind the romance so much if it was better written.

I hope next book will improve in character part and they will get more depth.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Privilege was a great read! Very fast paced but descriptive at the same time.

Set slightly in the future, the Peaceful Society, set in Baltimore, is run by women. There are no weapons or violence, and if anyone goes against the rules, they're sent off to camps.

Amity Bloome has just graduated from high school and is about to take her Oath to make her commitment to the Peaceful Society of Greater Maryland when she's thrown into a sudden, secret mission: To infiltrate the rebel militia and gather information.

She steps outside of the Greater Maryland area for the first time in her life and is shocked at the differences the outside world has to offer. She has to navigate to Anchorage in order to find the militia and struggle with ignoring everything she has been taught in order to blend in.

Amity's self journey is just as important as her mission and her eyes are being opened up to more than she could have ever imagined.

If you're a fan of Divergent or The Testing Series, this dystopian fiction will keep you on the edge of your seat!

[Nichola Gorji · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review. I am a big dystopian reader and I was looking forward to starting a new series with new characters and a new premise. Privilege certainly did not disappoint! I absolutely cannot wait for the next instalment of this series. This book has the potential to become a huge dystopian fan favourite. It did remind me of Divergent in parts but certainly not a copy. I loved getting to know the characters esp Vale and Ami and I cannot wait to see what happens next. 5 stars.

[Angie Sea · Rating 4 out of 5]

IT'S GOOD👍👍

wish the rest of the trilogy was already out!!

[Tye · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rating: 2.5/5 | Genre: YA, Dystopian, Power v Privilege

TL;DR:
Pacing: Quick, but occasionally directionless
Plot: Starts strong, gets murky
Characters: Surprisingly likable
Perspective: Feels like it’s asking BIPOC readers to suspend reality a bit too much
Overall: 2.5/5 Not bad, but not memorable either. Proceed with curiosity and managed expectations.
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If you told me Privileg was Divergent-adjacent, I’d believe you, for better and for worse. Megan Wobus delivers a fast-paced dystopian world where class, safety, and secrets collide, but unfortunately, the plot loses its footing just as it starts to gain momentum.

The premise was strong enough to get me to pick it up: What does it mean to belong to the privileged class in a near-future society that's reshaped power? But the delivery? A little shaky. Somewhere in the middle, I genuinely forgot what was going on. The structure, which relies on letters from MAV to explain world events, slows things down and pulls focus from the emotional arc of the story. Personally, I think it would’ve landed better if the world-building and backstory were frontloaded instead of sprinkled in like breadcrumbs.

What did work? The characters. Almost all of them were likable, which is a rare feat in dystopian fiction. Amity, our protagonist, is intriguing, but not quite torn enough. I expected more internal struggle, more complexity, more… something. Especially since the book was pitched as being in the vein of Divergent.In Roth’s world, we saw Tris deeply wrestle with her identity and choices early on. In Privilege, the tension between comfort and conscience felt underdeveloped.

And then there’s the elephant in the room: the “white gaze.”

While Privilege is not explicitly about race, reading it as a Black woman, I couldn't help but notice its absence. For a book that claims to grapple with systemic inequity, it feels like we’re asked to overlook a lot of nuance in order to fully buy into this dystopia. Maybe this was intentional. Maybe it’s a metaphor for how whiteness universalizes its own story. But still, the silence is loud. In a near-future world, the lack of racial specificity made it feel less like an inclusive warning and more like a sanitized allegory that doesn’t hold up across lived experiences.

Despite all that, I wanted to know what happened next. I turned the pages quickly. There’s something to be said for that. It didn’t meet my expectations, but I’m still curious enough to check out the next installment. Sometimes a flawed first book sets the stage for a stronger sequel. Here’s hoping that’s the case.

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[Rachel Sharp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imagine a world where war, gun violence, and aggressive behaviour have been eradicated. That’s the vision behind the Peaceful Society, an all female led regime created with noble intentions. But, as in any system, hierarchies emerge, ideals are compromised, and the consequences are ignored. Those who refuse to pledge allegiance or conform to the rules are deported. Men are oppressed, medicated to suppress their instincts, and children are conditioned never to react emotionally.
The story follows two protagonists: Amity and Vale. At 18, Amity, daughter of a high-ranking Peaceful Society leader takes her pledge, a choice she has been raised to believe in. Vale, meanwhile, lives in the outlawed lands, a harsh, male-dominated society where aggression is celebrated, and masculinity is championed. He works as part of a rebel network, helping men escape from the Peaceful Society and leading them across America to join the resistance.
Their paths cross when Amity is sent undercover to infiltrate the rebel movement, tracking Vale on one of his missions. As she immerses herself in the deported territories, an unexpected romance begins to grow between them. Over time, both begin to question their loyalties, their identities, and the values they've been raised with.
This is a compelling dystopian novel—the first in a planned trilogy—with a strong and thought-provoking storyline. While I found the ending somewhat abrupt and wished for a stronger hook to carry me into book two, the concept is clever and engaging. It raises powerful questions about control versus freedom: should a society suppress emotions to maintain peace, even at the cost of individuality? Or is it better to allow full freedom of expression, even if it risks empowering dangerous elements? It is a book I would freely recommend. I am sure book two will end up on my reading wish list, as I am still intrigued as to what happens next.

Many thanks to Reedsy Discovery and Booksirens for providing me with an ARC in return for my honest opinion.

[Aislinn_ · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Peaceful Society was an interesting concept to explore. It is certainly a book written for young adults, but it certainly kept an inner debate in me through the pages. And this happened because, maybe as a woman, I was really attracted to the lifestyle in the Peaceful Society. I was having a hard time, making mental list of advantages and disadvantage along the story, so the author really engaged me in her proposal with this dystopian tale.

Disclaimer! —> This was a free ARC copy received through the wonderful team of BookSirens. Thanks to the author for trusting me to give a free honest review.

The main characters were easy to like, even though the mmc was not on my best side at first. However, they have clear distinct personalities and I would like to know more about them in future books.

The writing style was easy to read and follow, alternating between povs and other type of chapters to learn more about the context was really well done.

On the other hand, I found that the plot fell a little bit after the middle of the book. It felt quite slow and bland sometimes. I would have like more important scenes or more insight on the rebels or Peaceful Society situations. But we do get romance development so I am not complaining much.

Overall I enjoyed this story, I highly recommend to other future readers to take a look at the Author’s Note and Acknowledgements at the ens of the book, because she explains better than anyone how a situation we are living nowadays is intrinsically connected to Privilege and the societies described in it.

Thank you again to BookSirens and Megan Wobus for the opportunity.

3/5 stars

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Privilege by Megan Wobus ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Privilege is a gripping start to Megan Wobus’s Peaceful Society trilogy, delivering a fresh take on YA dystopian romance. Set in a future where women rule Greater Maryland and weapons are banned worldwide, the story immediately stands out for its unique worldbuilding.

Amity is a compelling character —torn between loyalty to the Peaceful Society and the unsettling truths she begins to uncover. Vale, with his distrust and secret mission, adds tension and emotional complexity, especially as their paths collide in unexpected ways. Their dynamic brings both conflict and slow-burn chemistry that kept me turning pages.

The plot moves quickly, especially once Oath Day goes off the rails, and the moral gray areas on both sides make the story more layered than typical dystopian fare. While I occasionally wished for deeper exploration of the world’s history, the pacing and character development more than make up for it.

Overall, this is a strong, engaging read with high stakes, emotional depth, and a world that feels both unsettling and intriguing. A solid 4 stars—and I’m excited to see where the series goes next.🕊️

[ੈ♡‧₊˚ Thais · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ah, how I love a good dystopian story.❤️

I believe that in this first book, the author wanted to show us both extremes of power, whether it's in the hands of men or women. Maybe in the next books, we'll see this society move toward something more balanced.

The author's writing is solid: fluid, light, and easy to follow. However, I struggled to connect with the characters. I didn’t really feel their pain, doubts, or inner conflicts. Things felt a bit superficial to me, including the dialogue. Since this is the first book in a trilogy and more of an introduction, I’m hopeful that the next two books will dive deeper into the characters and their development.

I’m also curious to see where the attraction between the main characters comes from whether there’s a deeper foundation to it or if it’s more of a “love at second sight” situation.

Overall, I think this story has a lot of potential, and I truly hope the author explores the characters’ growth and self-discovery as the trilogy unfolds.

[London Kallie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a short action story of a dystopian society in which the violence of the world has gone away. When it comes to dystopian Society books I always enjoy them more when I can completely follow how they got to that point in their reality from our own. In this case, things like gun violence and political control is what forced Amity into the world the story is told in.

The traveling within this book seemed sped up and too quick. It would’ve been nice to have some time to get to know them a bit more on their individuality before meeting them together.

I’m not always a fan of short stories just because I love having a lot of detail to run with and this book is 150 pages. I definitely understand how we got from point A point B but I also wish that we had a little bit more time to be able to learn more of it and spend more personal time with the two POVs.

I would definitely recommend this book to other people who enjoy shorter stories, but if you enjoy long stories with a lot of detail, you might find it hard to follow.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Set in 2034 this dystopian novel centres around Amity and Vale in a very different society to present day. The peaceful society a women led regime where guns and aggression are outlawed. Men can live there but in more subservient roles which some are not happy about and set up rebel groups outside of Baltimore where the Peaceful Society is located.

A very interesting concept, and interesting plot with underlying mystery surrounding Vale’s mum. The chapters are told alternatively from both main characters POV. I liked that there were small flashback letters explaining the lead up the commencement of the PS. A couple of times in the middle I felt the pace was a bit slow but towards the end this was ramped up leaving me eager to read the 2nd instalment.

I would recommend this for teens, will be giving it to my 15 and 18 year olds to read.

I received an ARC for free and leave this review voluntarily.

[Ribbon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Privilege is a masterful return to the young adult dystopia boom of the 2010s. Familiar tropes are both followed and subverted, keeping the reader on their toes. The primary locations of Baltimore, Maryland and Anchorage, Alaska are explored in the most detail but we also see how this utopia-dystopia world has treated areas of the world in between.

Vale is a loner but Amity has a solid supporting cast, including the boy next door and a nonbinary friend.

I'm excited to see how this story unfolds!

Content warning: There are a couple brief mentions of covid in the "letters to the editor" between chapters. You can skip the ones dated during 2020/2021 without losing much context.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alyssa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought Privilege was highly readable and engaging. The characters felt believable and I wanted to know what was going to happen. It was also a quick read.

The idea that the events were set only ten years in the future hard to grasp. If it was set later, it would have been easier to become immersed in the story. The idea of the Peaceful Society is a good concept for a dystopian, but I feel like it needed to be fleshed out a bit more as the ideas and metaphors could be a bit heavy handed at times.

I know I rated this rather low. It was more of a 3.5 for me as the issues above impacted my enjoyment of the story. I do look forward to the second book in the series to see where it goes, so I will be keeping my eye out for that.

[Brittney Brewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

An absolutely wonderful read ❤️ It was a little slower paced than I was hoping for, but overall it held my attention and I devoured it within a couple of days. I would highly, highly recommend. It felt like a unique blend of a reverse Handmaids Tale and Divergent. I am a big Dystopian fan and this scratches that itch in the best way possible.

I do wish there was a little more “action”, but I’m hopeful that the next installment in the series has even more. The world building was beautiful and I can’t wait to explore the PS more.

The love store was lacking for me and felt very surface level, almost insta-love, but not enough to deter me from reading more. I’m excited to continue the series this winter!

[Glitter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A strong start to what feels like a promising story. I appreciated the use of they/them pronouns and the idea that people can change, and that things aren’t always what they seem. It ends on a cliffhanger, and even though YA isn’t usually my thing, I’ll pick up book two.

It loses a star only because the similarities to Divergent were hard to ignore.

I liked the portrayal of Baltimore as a clean, livable place. I’ll try to keep that version in mind.

Well written, and worth reading for both YA fans and others.

[Chelsea Drumm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oooh, alright, wow. I was hooked after the first chapter. The concept of this world - a world where women are in charge and violence isn't a thing - is so intriguing, I kind of love it. It feels like Divergent meets an inverse of The Handmaid's Tale. The story did slow down a bit after the initial explosive start, with not too much happening in the middle, but the ending had such a great cliffhanger! Very interested to see where this series goes. Thanks Netgalley for the e-ARC!

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a good dystopian book, and this one did not disappoint. A strong female lead who is thrust into a role she never wanted and ends up in a situation she might not be able to come back from. Amity was like able but naive. Vale was an interesting character but I didn't find myself liking him. I am excited for the rest of the trilogy to come out to see where the story goes.

#peacefulsociety #NetGalley

[Rory Moulton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Privilege offers a bold and provocative twist on dystopian power structures, blending political tension with emotionally charged romance. Amity’s struggle between loyalty and awakening conscience gives the story depth, while Vale’s mission and mistrust add danger and urgency. With its alternative timeline and morally complex worldbuilding, this is a compelling start to a trilogy that challenges assumptions while delivering gripping YA drama.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Women rule and now have the upper hand on men. She has been trained to take her place in the order but things will not go the way she expects. He is trying to recruit men so they can get a better life. Things will get very complicated when things do not go the way they thought they would
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and wow what a journey

[Shawn Burt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Privileged is a ya dystopian novel that talks about serious topics that are relevant to today’s world, such as gun violence and gender divide. Privilege holds the readers attention until the very last page. It is centered around two love interests, that even leads you craving for more. The writing style wasn’t for me but I can’t wait to see where Wobus takes us next.

[Crystle · Rating 1 out of 5]

I won this in the GoodReads giveaway. DNF a couple of pages in. FMC is insufferable and the book walks the line of misandry. Im a feminist, social communist, and dont fall for the fake "misandry" nonsent incels push. But this was so bad and gave me the ick. After looking up the author, the FMC is a self insert.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A high stakes, fast paced dystopian that definitely reminded me of Divergent whilst holding true to it's originality in relation to the concept of the overall story. The plot was fast paced and held my interest until the very end and I really resonated with all the characters. A fun, intense read.
Thankyou to Net galley and the publisher for an arc.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free epub copy of this book. Loving a good distopian story I was looking forward to reading. It didn't dissapoint. Good plot and characters and of course an ending that makes you want to know what happens next! Can't wait to read the next installment.

[Mik Wasiak]

Finally a new ya dystopia series good story very similar 2010’s books I used can’t wait for next book

[Angie Hardy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book I liked it a lot. It was an interesting book. I was given an arc and i choose to give a honest review.

[Caroline Browne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was given a copy of this book by Author for a honest review. I could not finish this book.