The Cards You're Dealt - J.J. Marr
J.J. Marr is a Canadian-born, Scottish writer who travels the world with Cirque du Soleil as a Props Technician. Her debut novel, The Cards You’re Dealt, was inspired by her experiences growing up as a bisexual, working-class woman in an ever-changing world. Now, more than ever, Marr believes in using her voice and creativity to encourage thought and dialogue on the themes of classism and feminine self-discovery.
GENRE: Dystopian/Sci-fi
Blurb:
In Cassino Region, adults are assigned their rank through the drawing of a card from a standard deck. The higher the drawn card, the higher the rank, and more privileges in the Game. Tessa Gamble, an Elite, was taught to believe in the fairness of this system. However, she soon learns that all is not as it seems. Determined, Tessa needs to change the system that benefits so few or die trying. She learns that you’re not only as good as the cards you’re dealt, you just have to change the Game.
