Jess Corban Libri

Set in a matriarchal society that has emerged after the fall of patriarchy, the story follows seventeen-year-old Reina Pierce, who yearns for freedom from her sheltered life and the expectations of her family. As she prepares for her upcoming birthday and the choice of her Destiny, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is chosen as a candidate for the Succession, vying to become Nedé's ninth Matriarch. Reina must confront the sacrifices and implications of this newfound role, questioning the price of their seemingly perfect society.

Protect the weak. Safety for all. Power without virtue is tyranny. Nedé has a new Apprentice, and now Reina Pierce must come to grips with what she sacrificed to secure Matriarch Teera's favor. As secrets unfold and danger mounts, Reina will test the bounds of trust and be forced to answer the question that has haunted her since her first night in the jungle: Which is better--Gentle or Brute? And how far will she go to ensure tyranny is eradicated from Nedé? In this fast-paced conclusion to the Nedé Rising series, A Brutal Justice weaves action, romance, and provocative questions into a finale that readers won't be able to put down.