Are You Worth It?

Worth #2

by M. Buys

Elisa got Jamel back.

After the public trial, she should be happy. Instead, she finds herself questioning more than ever. Strange messages, new allies, and uncomfortable truths are beginning to crack the foundations of everything she has been taught to believe.

While Elisa tries to return to her normal life, the world refuses to move on. Old friendships are gone, dangerous ideas are spreading, and the debate surrounding male rights is becoming impossible to ignore.

Jamel is adjusting to his new life, but the closer they grow, the harder it becomes for Elisa to see him as just another male in a society that considers him property.

As secrets come to light and tensions rise, Elisa must decide how much she is willing to risk for the truth.

Because some questions are far more dangerous than their answers.

Unknown Binding

Expected publication August 15, 2026

About the author

Marijke Buys is a Dutch writer who has always been drawn to stories about people who question the systems they live in. Her work explores power, morality, and the quiet ways individuals resist the roles society assigns to them.

Alongside writing, she works in education, where her fascination with how people think, learn, and form their beliefs continues to shape her storytelling. She has a lifelong love for epic fantasy, complex characters, and worlds where moral choices matter.

Before focusing on writing, Marijke spent many years drawing and studying visual storytelling, something that still influences the way she imagines scenes and characters.

She lives in the Netherlands with her family, where she continues to write stories about flawed people, difficult choices, and the search for freedom.