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Foreign Subjects
The New Republic of Kamutz is a remote totalitarian state, isolated from the world and steeped in controversy. When Nathan, an aspiring academic, is offered a position at its most prestigious university, he eagerly accepts. But as his tenure takes a series of dark turns, he decides he wants out—until he’s arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.
Meanwhile, undercover journalist Angela arrives determined to expose the state’s brutal crackdown on the Amiato Liberation Front, a rebel group with ties to her own family’s past. As she risks all to chase her story, she becomes entangled in a dangerous resistance movement she can’t escape.
Unaware of the thread that binds them, Nathan and Angela must forge their own paths to freedom from the state and freedom from themselves. And lurking beneath it all is a secret government project that silently steers their fate...
Meanwhile, undercover journalist Angela arrives determined to expose the state’s brutal crackdown on the Amiato Liberation Front, a rebel group with ties to her own family’s past. As she risks all to chase her story, she becomes entangled in a dangerous resistance movement she can’t escape.
Unaware of the thread that binds them, Nathan and Angela must forge their own paths to freedom from the state and freedom from themselves. And lurking beneath it all is a secret government project that silently steers their fate...
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 5, 2025
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July 28, 2025
Foreign Subjects is a gripping debut that held my attention from the first page. The story follows Angela and Nathan through a tense and unsettling journey, with a constant sense that something is deeply wrong. Their paths are both horrifying and compelling, and I was eager to see where they would lead.
The world-building is immersive, with rich cultural detail woven seamlessly into the futuristic setting. The use of scientific language adds depth without becoming overwhelming, making the novel feel both grounded and intellectually engaging.
The plot unfolds with precision and surprise. Just when I thought I understood where things were heading, the story shifted in unexpected and meaningful ways. Beyond the suspense, the novel raises powerful questions about identity, agency, and the origin of our thoughts—prompting personal reflection.
Though it echoes classics like 1984 and Brave New World, Foreign Subjects offers a fresh, contemporary take on those themes.
I highly recommend!
The world-building is immersive, with rich cultural detail woven seamlessly into the futuristic setting. The use of scientific language adds depth without becoming overwhelming, making the novel feel both grounded and intellectually engaging.
The plot unfolds with precision and surprise. Just when I thought I understood where things were heading, the story shifted in unexpected and meaningful ways. Beyond the suspense, the novel raises powerful questions about identity, agency, and the origin of our thoughts—prompting personal reflection.
Though it echoes classics like 1984 and Brave New World, Foreign Subjects offers a fresh, contemporary take on those themes.
I highly recommend!
July 25, 2025
Great debut novel from Oliver! This is outside the realm of what I usually read, and I had an absolute blast!
The external influences were abundant and painted super well with narratives that kept me in suspense. I liked how the ending weaves in details, hints of what's out there without giving it all away, leaving room for interpretation and theories that impact everything before.
The external influences were abundant and painted super well with narratives that kept me in suspense. I liked how the ending weaves in details, hints of what's out there without giving it all away, leaving room for interpretation and theories that impact everything before.
July 4, 2025
Very engaging and enjoyable read ,
I enjoyed feeling like I was the character as the booked moved from the first person perspective between main characters , I cannot wait until Oliver introduces us to his further works.
I enjoyed feeling like I was the character as the booked moved from the first person perspective between main characters , I cannot wait until Oliver introduces us to his further works.
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