Bethany Hagen crafts stories rooted in classic sensibilities and romance, her stylistic choices echoing the influences of authors like Charlotte Brontë and Jane Austen. Her work frequently explores themes of chivalry and heroic narratives, drawing inspiration from a lifelong fascination with Arthurian legends. She utilizes a deep understanding of character psychology and historical settings to build compelling narratives. Her debut novel invites readers into a world rich with tradition and modern literary execution.
In a futuristic, fractured United States where the oppressed Rootless handle the raw nuclear material that powers the Gentry's lavish lifestyle, sixteen-year-old Madeline Landry must choose between taking over her father's vast estate or rebelling against everything she has ever known, in the name of justice.