Kacen Callender
Kacen Callender is a Saint Thomian author known for their work in young adult and middle-grade fiction. They have received critical acclaim for their novels, which often explore themes of identity, race, and sexuality. Callender's notable works include 'Felix Ever After,' 'King and the Dragonflies,' and 'Hurricane Child.' They are a recipient of the Stonewall Book Award and the Lambda Literary Award, among other honors.
Books
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1. Queen Of The Conquered
Set on a Caribbean-inspired island, the narrative unfolds in a world where colonial powers have subjugated the native population. The protagonist, a woman of mixed heritage, possesses a unique ability to control minds—a power she plans to use to exact revenge on the ruling class that oppressed her people and murdered her family. As she maneuvers through a treacherous web of politics, rebellion, and personal ambition, she grapples with the moral complexities of her quest for vengeance and her own complicity in the brutal system she seeks to overthrow. The story is a gripping exploration of power, justice, and the cost of liberation in a society rife with inequality and prejudice.
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2. Felix Ever After
The novel follows the journey of Felix Love, a transgender teen grappling with identity and the desire for love. Despite his name, Felix has never been in love and fears that his marginalization as a Black, queer, and transgender individual makes him one too many steps removed from the happily-ever-after he craves. His quest for self-discovery and acceptance takes a turn when he begins receiving transphobic messages after someone publicly posts his deadname and pre-transition photos at school. In a bid to get revenge, Felix lands in a complicated love triangle, but the experience leads him down a path of introspection, challenging his perceptions of relationships and what it means to love himself fully.
The 9388th Greatest Book of All Time
