Rainbow Revolution

In dystopian New Harmony, where love is regulated and relationships require government approval, tech repair worker Reina Vega keeps her head down and her illegal romance with artist Dani Chen hidden in abandoned subway tunnels. But their carefully constructed safety shatters when Purity Officers capture Dani during a raid, sending her to a Re-Education Center where the government systematically erases "deviant" identities through neural reprogramming.

Armed with nothing but a mysterious rainbow token Dani slipped her before being taken, Reina discovers an underground resistance group called Spectrum and transforms from cautious citizen to determined revolutionary. As she infiltrates the system to reach Dani, Reina uncovers the horrifying truth about the "Rebirth" program that's destroying her girlfriend's mind—and the government's plans to expand these facilities nationwide.

When Dani is scheduled for a public "rebirth ceremony" where she'll be forced to denounce their love, Reina and Spectrum launch a desperate rescue attempt. But what begins as one woman fighting to save her girlfriend erupts into something much larger when Dani, battling against her programming, manages to broadcast her story to the entire city.

"Rainbow Revolution" is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful dystopian romance that explores the most radical act of rebellion in an authoritarian authentic love. Perfect for fans of "Red, White & Royal Blue" seeking more diverse dystopian fiction, readers who loved the relationship dynamics of "The Space Between Worlds," and anyone who believes love itself can be revolutionary.

This emotionally rich LGBTQ+ dystopian novel

A determined heroine who transforms from rule-follower to revolutionaryA love story that sparks city-wide rebellionAuthentic queer representation with complex, flawed charactersFound family dynamics among resistance membersA compelling exploration of identity, memory, and the power of genuine connectionThe struggle against authoritarian control of personal relationshipsA message of hope and healing even in the darkest circumstancesFans of Casey McQuiston, Becky Chambers, and Malinda Lo will find a new favorite in Rowan Wilder's emotionally intimate storytelling and unforgettable characters fighting for the freedom to love authentically in a world determined to control them.