I have many projects, but the book for which I am currently trying to find an agent is Escape to Sun.
A YA counterpoint to The Handmaid’s Tale, ESCAPE TO SUN imagines a world in which men are subservient to women and imprisoned under the pretense of reformation.
Zaire has only ever dreamed of feeling the sun on his skin, but he will die underground. Because women live Above, and men live as prisoners beneath their feet. His only chance for a different future is to pass a test proving he is the perfect male, and the only way to take that test is by betraying the girl he loves.
Cue Symphony, Zaire’s ill-fated flame, a member of the underground female guard, and the leader of a secret revolution striving to bring equality to the sexes. She’s also Zaire’s ticket to a life aboveground, because he was offered a deal: The chance to take The Test to go Above in return for crushing Symphony and her revolution.
Now Zaire must decide: cling to his slim chance of freedom or join Symphony—the one person who makes him feel something real—in fighting for what’s right. The decision gnaws at him, especially after learning the true horror of The Test and that maybe men are locked away for a good reason.
This 99,000 word dystopian is a standalone in a potential duology. It will appeal to fans who love the sharp, atmospheric prose of Kim Liggett’s THE GRACE YEAR and the intricate, power-laden dynamics of Lynette Noni’s THE PRISON HEALER. Using a speculative lens to explore retributive v. restorative justice, this story is for anyone who appreciates strong world-building, strong themes and an even stronger voice.