Welcome to my so-called life-I live in a post-virus nightmare where supernaturals like me get blamed for the pandemic then locked up by the delightful Federated Human States of America.
Stripped of our rights? Check.
Shoved into reeducation camps? Double check.
My partners in crime-Thaddeus and Huck -attend the mandated university-level education at F.E.A.R. Academy with me. It's only our second week of classes, but when the humans announce fresh 'shipments' of supernaturals, I know something is wrong.
What's a dystopian hellhole without more prisoners, amirite?
Surprise, surprise-this is part of the FHSA's latest genius plan: the first annual Supernatural Unified Challenge of Endurance.
Our prize? A ticket to a special community for loyal followers.
With the stakes sky-high and my patience running thin, I've got to juggle my chaotic feelings about my friends and the three sexy, yet dangerous, new guys they assigned us. We have to work together to survive the first challenge, but the tempers are hot and I'm about to overload.
What's it say about me that I don't know if I'm going to choose freedom over odd thumping of my heart when they're around?
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Failed State is book one in the series F.E.A.R. Academy. This is book one in the five book series in the Fury of the Forsaken universe. Fans of The Hunger Games, Their Champion, and Divergent will enjoy this adult dystopian romance series.
Tropes in this book include: mental health rep, body positivity, damaged FMC, betrayal, shifters, magic, FMC with no powers, prison camps, discrimination, a dictator who took over their country, vampires, demons, questionable morals, evil villains, wings/fur/tails/unusual equipment/piercings/tattoos, and more.
Featherstone, Cassandra: - Cassandra Featherstone has channeled her lifelong passion for writing into a flourishing career, a journey that started when she first grasped a pencil as a gifted child with ADHD. Her debut novel, born during the solitude of COVID lockdown in March 2020, draws on a tapestry of personal encounters and insights that resonate deeply with her readers.An international bestseller, Cassandra has topped Amazon charts in categories such as LGBT Anthologies, LGBTQ+ Mystery, and Bisexual Romance, among others. Her works navigate the complexities of bullying, PTSD, body dysmorphia, mental health struggles, personal reinvention, and the empowerment of claiming one's own space. Importantly, Cassandra offers a thoughtful and respectful portrayal of LGBTQIA+ relationships, subtly reflecting her own connection with the community through her narratives.Her literary repertoire spans sci-fi fantasy, urban fantasy, paranormal, and comedic genres in academy whychoose settings, with a strong commitment to portraying consensual, safe, and accurately depicted BDSM and kink lifestyles. Her books are an invitation to explore transformative stories that are both inclusive and engaging.Often affectionately called 'The Muppet' for her wacky theater kid personality, she resides in the Midwest with her tech-savvy husband, their creatively inclined college student, a literary-minded dog, and four scheming cats.
