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Hell Followed With Us

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022

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Andrew Joseph White

Hell Followed With Us

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Dystopian Future

Topic
Publication Year

2022

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.3

24,984 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hell Followed With Us?

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.

4.3

24,984 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Character List

Benjamin (Benji)

The protagonist and narrator, Benji is a young transgender boy grappling with his identity while escaping a religious cult, where he was manipulated to become a powerful entity against his will.

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.

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.

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.

A static character representing the harsh and unyielding ideals of the cult, showing a lack of acceptance or understanding of Benji’s true identity.

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.

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Dystopian Future

Topic
Publication Year

2022

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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