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A riveting, emotionally charged dystopian must-read.
In Convergence, Esther Pia Cordova delivers a gripping YA dystopian novel that explores love, consciousness, and the ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence. Set in a futuristic world where technology and humanity collide, this novel weaves high-stakes action with deeply personal struggles.
The story follows Maya, a determined young woman who leaves her isolated village in search of a cure for her sister. Her journey takes her to a technologically advanced city, where she uncovers a chilling plot that threatens the future of humanity. Along the way, she meets Ethan, a mysterious figure whose hidden truths could change everything she believes. As their relationship deepens, Maya must confront betrayal, difficult choices, and the blurred lines between human and machine.
Cordova crafts a richly immersive world filled with morally complex characters and a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human. The pacing is relentless, balancing thrilling action sequences with quiet moments of introspection. The romance between Maya and Ethan is both tender and fraught with tension, adding emotional depth to the novel’s central themes.
For readers who enjoy dystopian fiction with a strong female protagonist, ethical quandaries, and a touch of romance, Convergence is a must-read. It’s an engaging, fast-paced adventure that lingers in the mind long after the final page.
Convergence
By Esther Pia Cordova
They promised progress. She uncovered something else.
Seventeen-year-old Maya has always known her place in the secluded village of Brookfield, where tradition shields humanity from the dangers of technology. Beyond the village lies a world ruled by AI, where towering skyscrapers and virtual realities mask a chilling truth.
When Maya’s sister falls gravely ill, a mysterious outsider offers a cure from the high-tech city—a place Maya has been taught to fear. Desperate to save her sister, she ventures beyond the safety of Brookfield and discovers a corporate empire with a terrifying plan: to redefine what it means to be human.
If you crave dystopian sci-fi with jaw-dropping twists, morally complex characters, and thought-provoking questions, Convergence will keep you turning pages late into the night.
As one reader said,“I rarely get so intrigued by something that I end up zoning out for a few moments to have a mental discussion over the morality of those implications.”
Convergence is The Hunger Games meets Ex Machina—a gripping YA dystopian novel about love, humanity, and the chilling ethical dilemmas of AI.
Article originally Published in the Spring 2025 Issue: Genres in Bloom.