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Prisoner
Vale is trapped by the leadership of the PS, detained in an outdoor prison for unacceptable and unwanted men on the outskirts of the so-called Peaceful Society. Before he can find a way out, can he finally learn the truth about his mother?
Amity faces rigorous training at the Institute, where her mother insists she stay to become a Community Officer, enforcing the Peace in Greater Maryland. But Amity is not the same person she was, and the PS is changing as well.
Expecting to be trained in de-escalation and non-violence, Ami realizes instead she’s being honed as a weapon, along with all of the women at the Institute. What does the PS have planned for them?
Amity faces rigorous training at the Institute, where her mother insists she stay to become a Community Officer, enforcing the Peace in Greater Maryland. But Amity is not the same person she was, and the PS is changing as well.
Expecting to be trained in de-escalation and non-violence, Ami realizes instead she’s being honed as a weapon, along with all of the women at the Institute. What does the PS have planned for them?
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2025
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Megan Wobus
3 books14 followersMegan 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.
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.
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January 12, 2026
Big Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the Publisher for the advanced copy! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
'Prisoner' is the second book in the 'Peaceful Society' dystopian series by Megan Wobus.
The book starts right where the first book left things, with a double POV and the characters dealing not only with Peaceful Society, but with the rebels as well, who might not be seeking out equal rights after all.
The series is quite YA and this one continues to keep things low-key when it came to the romance and the politics, which were more often than not taking place off page. The characters, therefore, do sound and act as teenagers, which was interesting and enjoyable, and the dystopian element easy to follow. I also enjoyed that neither sides were right in this war and how the characters called out those who were wrong.
Finally, the writing was enjoyable.
'Prisoner' is the second book in the 'Peaceful Society' dystopian series by Megan Wobus.
The book starts right where the first book left things, with a double POV and the characters dealing not only with Peaceful Society, but with the rebels as well, who might not be seeking out equal rights after all.
The series is quite YA and this one continues to keep things low-key when it came to the romance and the politics, which were more often than not taking place off page. The characters, therefore, do sound and act as teenagers, which was interesting and enjoyable, and the dystopian element easy to follow. I also enjoyed that neither sides were right in this war and how the characters called out those who were wrong.
Finally, the writing was enjoyable.
November 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Prisoner is a tense, compelling continuation of Megan Wobus’s Peaceful Society trilogy, raising the stakes in all the right ways. Building on the momentum of Privilege, this second installment dives deeper into the fractured world of the PS, revealing darker truths, sharper conflicts, and more emotional complexity.
Vale’s storyline is especially gripping—his imprisonment offers a chilling look at the regime’s harshest extremes. His determination to escape and uncover what really happened to his mother gives his arc a powerful emotional pull. Amity’s journey is equally strong, as she navigates the increasingly brutal expectations at the Institute. Her awakening to the PS’s true intentions adds layers of tension and growth that feel both believable and unsettling.
The alternating perspectives create a great rhythm, and the slow convergence of Amity and Vale’s paths builds real anticipation. The world expands meaningfully, and the pacing keeps the story moving while still allowing room for character depth.
While some questions remain unanswered—clearly setting up the trilogy’s final act—Prisoner delivers a satisfying blend of action, emotion, and dystopian intrigue. A solid and exciting 4-star sequel that sets the stage for a dramatic finale.
Prisoner is a tense, compelling continuation of Megan Wobus’s Peaceful Society trilogy, raising the stakes in all the right ways. Building on the momentum of Privilege, this second installment dives deeper into the fractured world of the PS, revealing darker truths, sharper conflicts, and more emotional complexity.
Vale’s storyline is especially gripping—his imprisonment offers a chilling look at the regime’s harshest extremes. His determination to escape and uncover what really happened to his mother gives his arc a powerful emotional pull. Amity’s journey is equally strong, as she navigates the increasingly brutal expectations at the Institute. Her awakening to the PS’s true intentions adds layers of tension and growth that feel both believable and unsettling.
The alternating perspectives create a great rhythm, and the slow convergence of Amity and Vale’s paths builds real anticipation. The world expands meaningfully, and the pacing keeps the story moving while still allowing room for character depth.
While some questions remain unanswered—clearly setting up the trilogy’s final act—Prisoner delivers a satisfying blend of action, emotion, and dystopian intrigue. A solid and exciting 4-star sequel that sets the stage for a dramatic finale.
November 28, 2025
Prisoner by Megan Wobus is the second book in the Peaceful Society Trilogy. It's a dual POV between Ami and Vale, both separated and forced into different camps at the end of the first book; Ami to the institute to train to be a CSO, and Vale to the men's detention camp.
Ami's goal is to get out of the institute to find Vale, Vale's to find his mother and break all the men out of the camp. Both will need a plan and an insane amount of luck.
I enjoyed this second book in the series. It followed two very different camps and how the occupants (prisoners) are treated, which isn't all that different. Ami's change and growth from the beginning of the first book to this book is astronomical, she's essentially a brand new person. And her change has rubbed off on Vale, helping him to also see more than his viewpoint originally allowed.
Ami's goal is to get out of the institute to find Vale, Vale's to find his mother and break all the men out of the camp. Both will need a plan and an insane amount of luck.
I enjoyed this second book in the series. It followed two very different camps and how the occupants (prisoners) are treated, which isn't all that different. Ami's change and growth from the beginning of the first book to this book is astronomical, she's essentially a brand new person. And her change has rubbed off on Vale, helping him to also see more than his viewpoint originally allowed.
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January 3, 2026
Not any better then first one. I only read it hopping it gets better and we get more information about world. I like the idea of it, but plot and characters are not well written and are annoying. They all sound younger then they are and act like they are 12.
I doubt I will read the next one. Plot is going in a way I will not like and I can already guess how it will end.
I really wish these books were better, more adult as I really like the premise of the world and future.
I doubt I will read the next one. Plot is going in a way I will not like and I can already guess how it will end.
I really wish these books were better, more adult as I really like the premise of the world and future.
December 3, 2025
I had a good time with the second book in this series. Getting to experience Amity’s character growth from the first book to this one was really interesting. The way she slowly changes throughout this book from her experiences in Alaska really added depth to her as a character. The action in this book was also really solid. Without any spoilers I enjoyed the climatic ending a lot and got really invested in it. In general I was really invested in Amity & Vale both in action scenes and their quieter moments. I would definitely recommend this book if you enjoyed the first. Can’t wait for the next one!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 22, 2025
Even though a jumped straight into book 2 of this set and not read from the very first book, I felt book 2 was in alot of depth about certain events that each of the characters were going though.
I did enjoy the books plot and all the characters I met throughout made me feel a was part of the team.
Thank you to netgallery for allowing me to read this book, will be keeping my eyes open for the first one fo this series.
I did enjoy the books plot and all the characters I met throughout made me feel a was part of the team.
Thank you to netgallery for allowing me to read this book, will be keeping my eyes open for the first one fo this series.
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