When She Woke: A Novel

Name: When She Woke: A Novel
Price: 11.8 USD
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Rating: 4.1 (1840 reviews)
Author: Hillary Jordan

by Hillary Jordan

Literary Fiction Science Fiction

4.1 (1,840)

4.1 stars from 1,840 reviews. Top 82% of Literary Fiction books we track.

344 pages~5.7 hr readPublished by CharnwoodPublished 2011-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You appreciate dystopian fiction that feels politically urgent and grounded in real-world anxieties about power and control.
You enjoy character-driven stories where the protagonist is forced to rethink everything she's been taught to believe.
You want a literary page-turner that works equally well for book club discussion and solo, late-night reading.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven narratives with action beats over internal moral wrestling and slow-burn revelation.
You're looking for escapist fantasy rather than near-future speculation that mirrors current social divisions.
You need clear resolutions and optimistic endings. this novel trades easy answers for complexity.

About this book

Hillary Jordan's When She Woke is set in a not-too-distant future America where the separation between church and state has been eliminated. Convicted felons are no longer imprisoned but instead undergo genetic alteration—a process called chroming—that changes their skin color to reflect the category of their crime. They are then released back into society to fend for themselves. Hannah is a Red, marked by her skin color for the crime of murder. As she navigates this hostile world, she searches for safety while undergoing a journey of self-discovery. This journey forces her to reconsider the values she previously believed in and to question the righteousness of a nation that has politicized faith. The novel explores themes of shame, love, and reclamation as Hannah attempts to survive and rebuild her life in a society that has branded her as a criminal.

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Currently around #69K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.1★ from 1,840 reviews

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