My brother sacrificed everything for me. I refuse to watch him burn. And I’ll do anything to bring him home alive.
In a world of glittering gowns and conniving schemes, the survival of the rebellion teeters on the edge of a knife, and Mara de la Puente finds herself at the heart of a dangerous political game in a desperate attempt to save her brother’s life.But the safety of the North isn’t as pure as it seems, and the path to salvation is treacherous, lined with deceit, betrayal, and unexpected alliances. As she navigates the deadly politics, Mara's heart is embattled with feelings for the sweet Matias Alvarez and a fiery passion for the brooding Wes Calvernon.
With time running out, her brother's life on the line, and the stakes higher than ever, Mara finds herself entangled in a web of deception and danger, where every decision could mean life or death for the ones she loves.
Resist is a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and pulse-pounding action, where loyalty blurs with treason, and every jaw-dropping twist leaves you breathless. If you enjoy love triangles, snarky humor, arranged marriages, enemies-to-lovers, touch her and die, brooding anti-heroes, and a slow burn romance that leaves you weak in the knees, then The Dissenter Saga is for you.
The rebellion must survive. Are you ready to resist?
Perfect for lovers of Shatter Me, Divergent, and The Hunger Games series, readers should be aware that The Dissenter Saga is recommended for older, mature teens and adults. Rise is a military-style fantasy romance set in a brutal dystopian future.This book depicts issues of war, murder, death, intense violence (including gun violence), emotional and physical abuse, blood, burning, executions, graphic language, mental health issues (including anxiety, depression, anxiety, and PTSD), grief, loss of family and friends, and incarceration. If these issues could be considered triggering to you, please take note.
Recommended Reading Order
Revile*Dissent
Resist
Rise
*Note: Revile is a prequel that can be enjoyed at any time.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Used availability for Josephine Lamont's Resist