title: Whispers From the Edge of the Worldauthor: L.P. Nascimento
published: 5.20.2025
publisher: self-published
genre(s): dystopian, romance
pages: 320
source: client
format: manuscript
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the blurb
In a world divided into ten territories ruled by wealthy families, Ana survives as an indentured servant. Her one goal in life is to protect her orphaned nephew from those who want to separate them. When her escape attempt fails, she is captured by border patrol and delivered to the one person she never wanted to see again—Jonah.
Once her childhood love, now one of them—a territory master—Jonah holds Ana's fate in his hands. But as old betrayals resurface and political tensions ignite, Ana must decide if she is willing to trust Jonah again.
a few notes
trigger warning: ❗some graphic violence, abuse, assault❗
POV: 1st person; dual
setting: South America
keywords/phrases: new world order, indentured servants, betrayal, power struggle
tropes: elite rule, class division, dehumaniztion
spice: 3/5 🔥🔥🔥
language: 0/5 🤬
public reading: 100%
mood reading: in the mood for deep storylines with important themes, great romance, and hopeful resolutions
bonus points: the author’s treatment of tough subjects
my review
This was such an emotional read, with some incredibly deep themes. The author created a vivid world, with characters that are entirely believable. This is a great example of the dystopian genre.
Ana is a wonderful FMC, with spirit and compassion and undying love and loyalty. She is incredibly brave, determined to stand her ground in order to protect the ones she loves. Jonah is a man of principle in a world where that is not the norm. He is driven by a desire to do right by the people he serves, and that gives an air of hope to what could be a rather dark story.
It’s the relationship dynamics that really make this book for me. The familial relationship between Ana and Gabriel was so strong, so loving, so sweet. The relationships between Jonah and his mother and his sister was strong and supportive. The romance between Jonah and Ana was often heart-wrenching, but oh so wonderful to read. Even the differing dynamics with the master-servant relationships was interesting, even as it was deeply uncomfortable.
All in all, this was an engrossing novel with a lot of depth.
About L.P. Nascimento
L.P. Nascimento is a Brazilian author. Educated in the United States, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas. She has written numerous short stories, drawing on her diverse cultural background and passion for storytelling. Writing is a long dormant passion she finally pursued after having characters and stories haunt her mind for years.
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