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This book takes some of the tropes from early feminist sci-fi (women only or matriarchal) and pulls it into the near present, in an era of #metoo and consent. The central character has been sent to The Fortress after his wife catches him cheating, again, and must submit to whatever happens there. In his former life he was a high powered executive so it is quite the change. I read it in a day and was uncomfortable and delighted simultaneously.

I'm so excited to announce that the 1st book from Erewhon Books, a new speculative fiction publisher, went on sale today! I've worked with them behind the scenes on the launch, but of course, it isn't ideal timing for them to debut their first work. BUT it IS the perfect time to READ. Please consider supporting THE FORTRESS. This story is dismantling the patriarchy and scrutinizing toxic masculinity, power, consent, and privilege.

While this story made me wildly uncomfortable at times, this story twisted the patriarchy and made sure that women were entirely in control of a society which stood the test of time for centuries. I recommend for anyone who wants their thoughts to be tested, pushed outside of their comfort zone and for fans of The Handmaids Tale to read this. Definitely thought provoking!

Powerful.

My husband bought me this book for Christmas! Never heard of the author or the story, intrigued by the alternate patriarchal society though. Has anyone read it? Let me know your thoughts! Have a Merry Christmas all 🎄

I have so many thoughts rolling through my head about our society, this dystopian society, and the balance of right and wrong and what makes it one or the other. This is essentially like an inverse Handmaid's Tale where men are sent to The Fortress as punishment or to submit to the lives of The Vaik. Men can't ask questions, must obey all Vaik, and can't refuse sex. I definitely think this will provoke lots of conversations upon pub in 2020.