“Edge of Power” by sixteen-year-old author Y. Richman is a gripping dystopian fantasy set in a brutal world ruled by the Throne. The story follows three teens forced into deadly competitions where survival, rebellion, and sacrifice collide. With rich world-building, high-stakes action, and emotional depth, the novel explores oppression, identity, and the cost of freedom. A powerful debut for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.
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Elkins Park Pennsylvania (PA) United States Sixteen-year-old author Y. Richman makes a remarkable literary debut with Edge of Power. It is a powerful dystopian fantasy novel that explores survival, rebellion, and the moral price of freedom. Set in a society ruled by a ruthless regime known as the Throne, the story follows three young citizens battling in three deadly competitions that determine their fate, and the future of their world.
The novel opens with a daring heist led by Andrew James, who risks everything to steal what he needs to make a chemical called the Neutralizer. It is a substance capable of destroying the Throne’s ultimate weapon. His mission fails, but his sacrifice sparks a legacy of resistance that lives on through his children. Eight years later, Jen Lankle, and her closest ally, Nolan Linvel, decide to enter the competitions. As they fight through treacherous trials and find the secrets of the Throne’s powers, they discover the truth behind the Throne’s control and the terrifying cost they made to end it.
Balancing thrilling action with emotional depth, the book examines universal themes of oppression, identity, courage, and sacrifice. The author’s world-building, suspense-driven plot, and mature storytelling make the novel stand out among contemporary dystopian works. Drawing early comparisons to The Hunger Games and Divergent, the book delivers both heart-stopping moments and thought-provoking insights about what it truly means to be free.
Written with intensity and vision well beyond the author’s years, Edge of Power is not only a page-turning adventure but also reflects perseverance and hope in the face of tyranny.
About the Author
Y. Richman is a young, emerging writer whose passion for storytelling began at an early age. Edge of Power marks the author’s debut novel, showcasing a distinctive voice and a fearless imagination that promise an exciting future in speculative fiction.