A Gentle Tyranny

the thing that kept running through my mind when i read this was the old proverb, ‘power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.’ whether its a patriarchy or matriarchy, no society is flawless. im not going to lie - i became very wary of this story during the first 100 pages or so. men are ess......more

Goodreads asks, what did I think? Ha! Well, I thought this book would take me six months to write. Four years, countless drafts, reams of paper, and actual tears later, I am beyond ecstatic to share the world of Nedé with you. I hope the story entertains, the setting inspires, and the characters ende......more

The potential for A Gentle Tyranny’s premise to go horribly wrong is tremendous, but it’s a calculated risk that pays off enormously at the end. I feel it’s only right that I mention that at the outset. With every page that I read, the more I loved the book and the more concerned I became for how th......more

I honestly enjoyed this book and am confused by the amount of hate the author is getting. It seems many of the people leaving reviews haven't actually read it, they are just taking someone else's word about it. I would say: read the book and then decide for yourself! It's a work of fiction that has......more

*I received this book as a free giveaway* After reading the first few pages I didn't think I'd be able to continue. I am so glad I did! I now understand the shocking beginning. As a mother of a sweet and gentle boy this was sad to read. It shows the lengths people are willing to do to others out of f......more