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Synopsis
In the future, abortion has become a crime as a series of events threatens the existence of the United States. One woman wakes up to discover that her skin color has been changed to red as punishment for having the procedure done. Now she must embark on a dangerous journey in order to find refuge from a hostile and threatening society.
When She Woke: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adult dystopian novel tackling abortion criminalization through a body-horror punishment system. Contains moderate violence, persecution, political oppression, and mature themes around reproductive rights and religious extremism.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include abortion, body horror, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A woman fights to survive in a hostile future society after being physically marked as a criminal for her choices.