These Stolen Lies | Sharada Keats

These Stolen Lives is a gripping YA dystopian thriller following Mora, a young woman living under a brutal regime where survival itself comes at a cost. After her homeland is invaded, she must decide whether to accept a life of servitude or risk everything to fight back.

As Mora uncovers dangerous secrets and joins a desperate mission to save a child from execution, she is forced to confront the true value of freedom, hope and human connection.

Suspenseful, thought-provoking and emotionally charged, this novel explores colonialism, racism, inequality and the human cost of systems that value productivity over people.

"It is filled with incredible commentary on colonialism, racism, late-stage capitalism. The writing is incredible…" - Annabel (TikTok)

Note: I previously described this as an Indigenous authored book. That was incorrect. Sharada Keats is of Guyanese and English heritage, and while this novel explores themes of colonialism and racism, it is not Indigenous authored. My apologies for the mistake.