THE MUST-READ FIRST NOVEL FROM JENNA BUSH HAGER’S NEW VENTURE, THOUSAND VOICES In the far future, one young woman finds herself torn between two loves—and two sides of a rebellion boiling under the surface—in the first novel of a sweeping dystopian romance series. A lifelong outcast, twenty-seven-year-old Emeline spends her days alone, sorting ancient art for destruction. Centuries after a catastrophic war nearly decimated humanity, society is now ruled by an elusive and technologically advanced group called the Illum, who constantly monitor the population’s health and mandate procreation contracts. But Emeline’s bleak existence is shattered when, for the first time in decades, an Illum named Collin takes a Mate: Emeline.
Baffled as to why she was chosen, Emeline is swept into the dangerous game of the Courting, where one wrong move can mean elimination. Soon, she discovers a rebellion rising in secret, and that her Mate may be keeping secrets of his own. Collin is confusing, both cold and protective, and worse, she finds herself drawn to the very last person she should be falling for: Hal, one of the resistance leaders.
As she draws closer to both Collin and Hal, the Illum exercise their power in increasingly brutal ways, forcing Emeline to question everything—most of all whether she’ll have to give up her heart and even her life to stop them.
“Ariel Sullivan’s Conform pulses with drama and romantic tension, propelling readers through a world where love, autonomy, and rebellion collide. Like a cross between The Hunger Games and The Handmaid’s Tale, this dystopian debut delivers gripping twists and an irresistible emotional core, exploring power, identity, and the cost of defiance. I loved this novel! Propulsive, thought-provoking, and utterly unputdownable, it’s a must-read.”—Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of The Leftover Woman
“In a post-apocalyptic far future where humanity has rebuilt itself into a ruthless hierarchical society, one woman’s refusal to conform sparks a rebellion that reaches from the depths of the earth to the highest clouds. In this utterly transportive novel, Sullivan explores urgent questions of agency, power, and the perilous pull of love. This is a blazing, propulsive read—bristling with danger, deception, and astonishing reveals that will keep you guessing late into the night. After Conform, you’ll never look at the sky the same way again.”—Michelle Min Sterling, New York Times bestselling author of Camp Zero
Ariel Sullivan is the author of Conform. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two sons, and their two French bulldogs. Growing up a military brat, Ariel moved every two years. As a perpetual new kid, Ariel often observed from the outskirts, where a deep love of reading was born. When she isn’t writing, Ariel loves to read everything from poetry to psychology, bake with her sons, listen to live music, and travel.
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THE MUST-READ FIRST NOVEL FROM JENNA BUSH HAGER’S NEW VENTURE, THOUSAND VOICES In the far future, one young woman finds herself torn between two loves—and two sides of a rebellion boiling under the surface—in the first novel of a sweeping dystopian romance series. A lifelong outcast, twenty-seven-year-old Emeline spends her days alone, sorting ancient art for destruction. Centuries after a catastrophic war nearly decimated humanity, society is now ruled by an elusive and technologically advanced group called the Illum, who constantly monitor the population’s health and mandate procreation contracts. But Emeline’s bleak existence is shattered when, for the first time in decades, an Illum named Collin takes a Mate: Emeline.
Baffled as to why she was chosen, Emeline is swept into the dangerous game of the Courting, where one wrong move can mean elimination. Soon, she discovers a rebellion rising in secret, and that her Mate may be keeping secrets of his own. Collin is confusing, both cold and protective, and worse, she finds herself drawn to the very last person she should be falling for: Hal, one of the resistance leaders.
As she draws closer to both Collin and Hal, the Illum exercise their power in increasingly brutal ways, forcing Emeline to question everything—most of all whether she’ll have to give up her heart and even her life to stop them.
Reviews
“Ariel Sullivan’s Conform pulses with drama and romantic tension, propelling readers through a world where love, autonomy, and rebellion collide. Like a cross between The Hunger Games and The Handmaid’s Tale, this dystopian debut delivers gripping twists and an irresistible emotional core, exploring power, identity, and the cost of defiance. I loved this novel! Propulsive, thought-provoking, and utterly unputdownable, it’s a must-read.”—Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of The Leftover Woman
“In a post-apocalyptic far future where humanity has rebuilt itself into a ruthless hierarchical society, one woman’s refusal to conform sparks a rebellion that reaches from the depths of the earth to the highest clouds. In this utterly transportive novel, Sullivan explores urgent questions of agency, power, and the perilous pull of love. This is a blazing, propulsive read—bristling with danger, deception, and astonishing reveals that will keep you guessing late into the night. After Conform, you’ll never look at the sky the same way again.”—Michelle Min Sterling, New York Times bestselling author of Camp Zero
Author
Ariel Sullivan is the author of Conform. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two sons, and their two French bulldogs. Growing up a military brat, Ariel moved every two years. As a perpetual new kid, Ariel often observed from the outskirts, where a deep love of reading was born. When she isn’t writing, Ariel loves to read everything from poetry to psychology, bake with her sons, listen to live music, and travel.
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