14 Dystopian Books For Those Of Us Yearning To See A Corrupt Government Crumble

This book is one of the most talked about new releases and is indeed incredibly dystopian, so it can’t be passed over, but it is embroiled in controversy.

Author SenLinYu first published their work Manacled, a Harry Potter fanfiction starring Hermione and Draco. Alchemised is the reworked, traditionally published version with all the HP intellectual property removed. In it, Helena is a captured healer for the rebellion, which has been crushed by the Undying. But her memories have been hidden within her mind, so she’s sent to the High Reeve, a powerful and ruthless alchemist tasked with finding out what she knows at any cost.

Fans of Manacled and those reading Alchemised without knowing its history say it’s an incredible work that highlights how war impacts survivors. But there are many critics saying the work only serves to keep J.K. Rowling relevant and palatable at a time when she is funding anti-trans programs.