Written in Purple

“Written in Purple,” follows the lives of several teens and adults facing a strange, robotic America.

The newly implemented robotic teacher program sends several teens into a carefully planned attempt to rebel, led by a senior at Robotics Readiness High by the name of Jason Fontenot. However, their plans are interrupted with the onset of a major hurricane.

Jason and his friend, Carson, are surprised when unexpected visitors arrive and complicate their initial plan. The mysterious woman, Nicole Thibodeaux, and her granddaughter, Princess, become an integral part of the plan after arriving to assist their Louisiana family in preparation for the upcoming storm.

A series of unfortunate events forces the teens and adults involved into multiple confrontations with the oppressive government that ultimately will alter the course of their future. A football game gone wrong, an impending storm, and corrupt politicians drive strangers to become friends and allies as they face the realities of the United States of the Greater World, a new order formed after the second pandemic.

The United States Constitution has been rewritten, but not forgotten by the individuals that survived the second pandemic; among them are Nicole Thibodeaux and Officer Antonio Moreno, both dedicated to restoring freedom in the country they once loved.

Editorial Review ★★★★★

In this electrifying young adult dystopian novel, the author crafts a masterful tale of resistance and hope set against the backdrop of a transformed America. “Written in Purple” brilliantly weaves together the urgency of youth rebellion with the wisdom of those who remember what freedom once meant, creating a narrative that resonates powerfully with our contemporary anxieties about technology, authority, and human connection.

The story’s strength lies in its expertly drawn characters, particularly Jason Fontenot, whose leadership of the student resistance movement feels authentic and compelling. His partnership with Carson provides a friendship that grounds the story’s larger themes in relatable human dynamics. The unexpected arrival of Nicole Thibodeaux and her granddaughter Princess adds layers of generational perspective that elevate this beyond typical teen dystopian fare, creating a rich tapestry of experiences and motivations.

What sets “Written in Purple” apart is its unique blend of technological dystopia with environmental crisis. The looming hurricane serves as both literal and metaphorical threat, creating a pressure cooker atmosphere that forces characters to reveal their true selves. The author’s decision to set the story in Louisiana adds cultural depth and authenticity, while the robotic teacher program provides a chilling commentary on the mechanization of education and human interaction.

The world-building is exceptional, presenting a post-pandemic United States that feels disturbingly plausible. The United States of the Greater World emerges as a fully realized dystopia, with the author carefully revealing its corrupted systems through the experiences of the characters rather than heavy-handed exposition. The inclusion of characters like Officer Antonio Moreno, who remembers the old constitution, adds gravitas to the resistance movement and raises profound questions about the nature of freedom and governance.

Perhaps most impressive is how the novel balances multiple plot threads—the student rebellion, the approaching hurricane, the corrupted football game, and the larger political machinations—without losing momentum or focus. Each element serves the larger narrative while maintaining its own tension and significance. The way these threads ultimately interweave creates a climax that is both surprising and inevitable.

“Written in Purple” is a triumph of dystopian fiction that manages to feel both timely and timeless. It’s a story about the persistence of hope and the power of human connection in the face of oppression, told through a lens that will resonate with both young adult and mature readers. This is a must-read for fans of thoughtful speculative fiction that examines the price of freedom and the courage required to defend it.