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Welcome to the dystopian digest
A blog covering dystopian book reviews, writing updates, and general dystopian musings (it's not all depressing, I promise...)


L. G. Jenkins
May 1, 20243 min read
Cli-fi and the Powers That Be: Exclusive Interview with post-apocalyptic and dystopian author, Alexia Muelle-Rushbrook
An exclusive interview with dystopian author, Alexia Muelle-Rushbrook about her trilogy; set in a post-apocalyptic world, these books have c


L. G. Jenkins
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Living the Difference: Exclusive Interview with Richard Frost
Living the Difference by Richard Frost is a story set in current times, but in a similar way to dystopian fiction, communicates messages of

L. G. Jenkins
Apr 15, 20242 min read
Cover reveal: A new dystopian tale where Divergent meets 1984
Well folks, you know it's been a long road for me this year but I am finally ready to reveal the new cover and title of my re-edition of...


L. G. Jenkins
Apr 15, 20243 min read
The Chaotic Effect of Thoughts on Relationship: A Dystopian Series in The Chaos Walking Trilogy
The first time I heard about the Chaos Walking trilogy was when the film trailer was released and as a confessed Tom Holland fan, I...


L. G. Jenkins
Apr 8, 20243 min read
The Demand for Perfection: A Review of the Dystopian Novel 'Q' by Christina Dalcher
One of the big reasons people like dystopian fiction is because of its critique on society. And Q by Christina Dalcher is no exception to...


L. G. Jenkins
Apr 8, 20243 min read
Why do people enjoy dystopian fiction so much?
For those who are not currently teenagers, do you remember the sudden surge in popularity for dystopian fiction in the late noughties and...


L. G. Jenkins
Apr 3, 20243 min read
The perfect dystopian series for teenagers: The Breaking Trilogy by Karen Langtree
Whether you're a teen or an adult reading their way through life, you’ll enjoy The Breaking Trilogy by Karen Langtree. Here's my thoughts!


L. G. Jenkins
Mar 22, 20242 min read
New ideas and a spin-off: Dystopian writing update
After a busy month, here are my latest dystopian writing updates, including an upcoming spin-off.


L. G. Jenkins
Mar 22, 20244 min read
Four episodes of Netflix's Black Mirror that are dystopian gold
Netflix's Black Mirror is a masterclass in dystopian fiction and here are four episodes that are dystopian gold.


L. G. Jenkins
Feb 27, 20243 min read
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: staying on the right side of evil
A commentary on The Hunger Games Prequel, a dystopian marvel, alongside a life application of staying on the right side of evil.


L. G. Jenkins
Feb 24, 20242 min read
Intolerance and totalitarianism: interview with dystopian author, Katherine Blessan
For the love of dystopian fiction, we enjoy finding indie authors who are building dystopias on the page! This month I chatted with...


L. G. Jenkins
Feb 24, 20242 min read
It's time to go again: relaunching my dystopian series
It’s now been close to three years since the first in the Merit-Hunters Series was published. The experience of publishing Crowned Worthy...


L. G. Jenkins
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Dystopias, Productivity and Ableism: Author Interview with E.M. Carter
An interview with E.M. Carter, dystopian author about her new dystopian trilogy - starting with Repression Ground.
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