Böcker av Courtney Maguire

Dystopian science fiction perfect for fans of Ursula LeGuin's Left Hand of Darkness and The Hunger Games.The City was prosperous once, a beautiful utopia made up of perfect people unplagued by disease or infirmity, existing under the benevolent eyes of the Mother. Its high walls guarded it from the ugliness of the world, making it possible for its Citizens to live by the Mother's will.But then, the Outsiders rebelled.Tired of being oppressed and exploited by the City for their resources, a Resistance rose up against the City's rule, attacking its soldiers and drawing them into a genocidal war in which there were no winners. Jax, once a City soldier, now a Heretic, is just trying to make xyr way home when xe meets Koi, a sick Outsider in search of xyr last remaining family, a sibling abducted by City soldiers. Jax's fragile faith will be tested once again as their journey to the City center exposes truths neither of them were prepared for. Can two people from opposite sides of the wall help each other find what they're looking for?Previously published on Kindle Vella.

Red has all but resigned himself to a life in the closet when he's propositioned by the dashing, wealthy Victor Itachi. The small East Texas town of Black Creek isn't the most hospitable environment for those who are different. His secrets keep him--and more importantly, his sixteen-year-old half-sister, Katie--safe. But Victor's dominance challenges everything Red thinks he knows and he finds himself swept up in an intense sexual relationship that forces him to confront his deepest desires, both in and out of the bedroom. When an unlikely friendship with the only out gay man in town triggers Victor's jealousy, Red must make a choice: submit fully to the relative safety of Victor's control or risk it all for a chance at something real.

Two hundred years of differing opinions can strain even the seemingly eternal love of the youkai.Hiro finds comfort in his friendship with Takanori, a vociferous human man he met at a ramen shop and can't seem to keep away from, and when Hide's apathy finally pushes them to the breaking point, it's here he runs. Everything Hiro had to fight for from Hideyoshi, Takanori gives freely, making it all too easy to turn away from his responsibilities--and Hideyoshi--in favor of something sweeter.But while Hiro is off playing human, danger is brewing among the Youkai. Hideyoshi, still reeling from his breakup with Hiro, struggles to uphold the promise they made to the Hunter leader, Kyo. The Youkai's loyalty has been challenged by Hiro's abrupt disappearance. With Hunters literally banging at the door, Hide must find a way to bring Hiro home or risk igniting the war they've spent the last two hundred years trying to prevent."Blood Bound is fascinating, to say the least, and the execution is simply perfection. The character development is phenomenal, and I cannot find a single fault with the story. I loved every aspect!" - Reader's Favorite