Description
"Indra is the kind of dystopian protagonist I'm always searching for, but rarely find." -Cheer Stephenson-Papworth Band of Dystopian Authors "I found Kate L. Mary's writing style to be immersive, with enough description to build her world and environments, and enough character interactions and observations to get a real feel for the conflicts, hierarchy, and structure of the world they live in. It is certainly a strong first book, and I'll be keeping my eyes open for the next instalment." -K.J. Simmell for Readers' Favorite "A well-written and enjoyable futuristic account written in the oppressive mould of Hunger Games and The Handmaid's Tale." -IndieBRAG "OUTLIERSxa0is not only a firm foundation for what promises to be a powerfully intense new series, it feels alive, kind of like a lit fuse that promises to explode! Read it, you'll be glad you did!" -Dianne,xa0ToMe Tender Book Blog "The story is well thought out and beautiful executed. The world Indra lives in feels real. The characters are diverse with flaws and strengths." -Goodreads Reader "I highly recommend this book for fans of post-apocalyptic,dystopian,and high fantasy." -Goodreads Reader "The book is filled with surprises...I cried. And romance...I cried again. I can't wait for the next book in the series." -Goodreads Reader "Outliersxa0is an amazing book and I would suggest that anyone who enjoys dystopian novels, add this to your list of "must reads" and I hope you fall in love with it as much as I did." -Stephanie, Post-Apocalyptic Playground Book Blog "I love a leading female character that you can actually see grow and mature along the way. Indra is so capable of being my favorite kickass female character of all time!" -Goodreads Review "A brilliantly beautiful soul trembling story that has left me pining for more." -Goodreads Review "The build up of these characters is masterfully written, and let me tell you, you not be able to put it down." -Amazon Review
Features & Highlights
- First place winner in the 2018 Kindle Book Awards for Sci-Fi/Fantasy FictionFinalist in the 2018 Author Academy Awards for Sci-Fi/Fantasy FictionIn the dusty ruins of the world, three groups exist: the Sovereign, the Fortis, and the Outliers. Within their walled city, exclusive access to the only remaining technology gives the Sovereign an advantage that seems impossible to beat. In exchange for meager scraps and free reign outside the walls, they use the brawn of the Fortis to their advantage while the Outliers struggle to survive. Living on land that has not healed from the poison of the past, and surrounded by dangers too numerous to count, the Outliers have adapted - but to the Sovereign and the Fortis, they are nothing.Indra is an Outlier. Each day she braves the wastelands, making the dangerous journey from the wilds where she lives to the City so she can serve the Sovereign in order to give her family a better life. Inside the walls, she has no rights and no freedom. Not only is she powerless to resist the Sovereign’s harsh rule, but she is also unable to do anything to save her people from the brutality of the Fortis. For centuries they have made their abuse of Outliers a sport, but when Asa comes to Indra’s rescue, she sees something different in him. Something that marks him as so much more than just a Fortis guard.But as Indra’s world begins to unravel, even the quiet alliance she has formed with Asa cannot save her from the wrath of the Sovereign. In one life-altering moment, everything Indra has ever known is ripped away, forcing her to face a world even more harsh and unforgiving. Broken and scarred, Indra finds herself on a journey that will challenge everything she’s ever been taught, learning along the way that she’s stronger than she ever imagined. Maybe even strong enough to free her people forever.
