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416
Novel • Fiction
United States • Dystopian Future
2022
YA
16-18 years
Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White follows Benji, a trans teenager, as he navigates a post-apocalyptic world plagued by monsters. Seeking refuge, Benji joins a group of queer teens fighting against an oppressive cult while grappling with his past and identity. The story blends themes of survival, identity, and resistance.
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Emotional
Challenging
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Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White offers a gripping dystopian narrative with powerful LGBTQ+ representation, earning praise for its unique voice and intense emotions. However, some readers find the plot pacing uneven and the complex themes potentially overwhelming. Overall, it's a bold and compelling read that resonates with many for its raw, emotional storytelling.
Fans of dystopian fiction with a queer, transmasculine protagonist will relish Andrew Joseph White's Hell Followed With Us. Readers who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or The Giver by Lois Lowry will appreciate the novel's blend of societal critique, intense action, and deep emotional resonance.
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Nicholas (Nick)
Benji's initial adversary and complex companion who is part of the Watch, a group composed of LGBTQ+ members, and who eventually develops a deep connection with Benji after overcoming his initial reservations.
The Watch
A group of LGBTQ+ teenagers who band together to fight against the cult Benji escaped from, providing him with a sense of family and acceptance for his true identity.
Theodore (Theo)
The main antagonist in Benji's personal life, a former lover with deep ties to the same cult, whose relationship with Benji is fraught with conflict and reflects their opposing values and beliefs.
Benji’s Mother
A static character representing the harsh and unyielding ideals of the cult, showing a lack of acceptance or understanding of Benji’s true identity.
Sister Kipling
A scientist within the cult responsible for the virus that transforms Benji, who eventually questions her creation and expresses regret over her role in the cult's plans.
416
Novel • Fiction
United States • Dystopian Future
2022
YA
16-18 years
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