A Gentle Tyranny

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Set in a matriarchal society that has emerged after the fall of patriarchy, the story follows seventeen-year-old Reina Pierce, who yearns for freedom from her sheltered life and the expectations of her family. As she prepares for her upcoming birthday and the choice of her Destiny, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is chosen as a candidate for the Succession, vying to become Nedé's ninth Matriarch. Reina must confront the sacrifices and implications of this newfound role, questioning the price of their seemingly perfect society.