Description

Arch-Conspirator

Arch-Conspirator is beyond the boundaries of the final city standing on Earth lies a desolate wasteland. A stark reminder of the devastation that has befallen the planet. The Archive is a repository of the genetic material of the deceased. Holds the key to humanity’s survival. Without it, the future of the human race hangs in the balance. Teetering on the brink of extinction. The importance of the Archive cannot be overstated. As it represents the last hope for the continuation of mankind.

Antigone

Antigone’s journey into the Archive should have been a moment of joy and relief. A chance to secure the legacy of her family and ensure the survival of her bloodline. However, tragedy strikes as her parents are brutally murdered. Leaving her father’s throne empty and her uncle Kreon hungry for power. What should have been a sanctuary for Antigone and her siblings turns out to be a luxurious prison. A place where they are both welcomed and trapped. The gilded cage of her uncle’s mansion becomes a symbol of her captivity and the loss of her freedom.

Arch-Conspirator

Despite the oppressive atmosphere of her uncle’s mansion. Antigone refuses to be caged. Her spirit remains unbroken, her will unyielding. As she navigates the treacherous waters of power and betrayal. She discovers her strength and resilience. In Veronica Roth’s reimagining of the classic tale of Antigone. Titled Arch-Conspirator, the protagonist’s journey is one of defiance and determination. Roth’s futuristic world is a blend of the ancient and the modern. Offering a fresh perspective on a timeless story. Antigone’s struggle against her uncle’s tyranny is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. A reminder that even in the face of adversity, hope and courage can prevail.

Reviews

“Heartbreaking, intimate, inevitable. The worldbuilding tightens around the neck in a way that perfectly matches the noose-tension of the dramatic tragedy.”―Max Gladstone, co-author of This Is How You Lose the Time War

“[A] taut, defiant reenvisioning of Sophocles’s Antigone…. The plot preserves the shape of the original without ever losing the capacity to surprise and, more importantly, prod reflection and recognition. This powerful tale of reproductive oppression is sure to wow.”―Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

“Veronica Roth’s Arch-Conspirator is something rare and magnificent―a novella of epic voice and scale. Roth is a masterful conjurer, summoning both classic myth and visceral dystopia to weave a breathtaking tale of love, avarice, and the timeless desire for revenge.”―Ryka Aoki, bestselling author of Light From Uncommon Stars

“Roth deftly handles extensive world-building, character development, and plot. Readers familiar with Sophocles’ original story will have an extra dimension of appreciation, but those without that background will still race through the pages to learn Antigone’s fate.”―Booklist

“Roth uses the familiar tale of Antigone as a vehicle to tell a story about desperation, hubris, tyranny, and revolution. Combined with the dystopian setting of the dying planet and the tyrannical rule of the surviving city-state, the story gives readers a heroine to root for, a despot to revile, and a thought-provoking ending.”―Library Journal

Acclaim

“Arch-Conspirator is a gut punch of a story. Roth takes everything fragile about love, everything powerful about certain doom, and blooms with it. You’ll be holding your breath until the very last word.”―Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six

“Tragic and triumphant in equal measure. Roth is a storyteller who reaches new heights with every tale.”―John Scalzi, bestselling author of The Kaiju Preservation Society

“Fascinating. . . an inventive, fast read.”―Buzzfeed

“Veronica Roth has already proven herself to be one of the best dystopian writers right now, but this Antigone retelling takes it all to the next level. Not only does it bring a completely new spin to a familiar story, but it’s also the kind of speedy read that will kick you out of a book slump.”―Cosmopolitan

“Roth’s powerful retelling of Antigone transforms a bleak classical tragedy into a story of ferocious, bittersweet triumph―all set against the backdrop of a ravaged post-apocalyptic future.”―Sunyi Dean, bestselling author of The Book Eaters

“An elegant, pressingly relevant Antigone retelling, with a fascinating chorus of viewpoints that both complicates and elucidates its complex themes.”―Shelley Parker-Chan, bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun

“Queen of Dystopia Veronica Roth packs a lot of cool worldbuilding into Arch-Conspirator, offering a fresh take on a classic tragedy. If you’re a fan of mythology and schemes, definitely put this one on your list.”―Tor.com

About The Author

Veronica Roth, a renowned author, has achieved great success with her various works such as Arch-Conspirator, Poster Girl, Chosen Ones, The End and Other Beginnings, the Carve the Mark duology, and the popular Divergent series. Her talent for storytelling has earned her a spot on the New York Times best-selling list, captivating readers with her imaginative worlds and compelling characters. Currently residing in Chicago, Illinois, Veronica Roth shares her life with her husband and their beloved dog, finding inspiration in the bustling city for her next literary creations.