AJ Whitney
AJ Whitney is a Kansas City author and high school counselor writing dark speculative YA fiction. Her debut, Sovereign, launched a twisty, high-stakes trilogy. She champions teens, anti-bullying, and LGBTQ+ education, writing stories that challenge norms, celebrate individuality, and prove the dark can be just as powerful as the light.
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Called “the future of YA fiction” who “is showing up big” by KC Book Beat, AJ Whitney is a Kansas City author and high school counselor who’s rewriting what YA can be.
Known for her dark speculative fiction, she weaves stories of horror, fantasy, thrillers, and dystopian twists that keep readers turning pages late into the night. Her debut Sovereign launched The Sovereign Trilogy — a series filled with high stakes, cliffhangers, and shocking surprises.
When she isn’t writing, AJ is guiding teens through the ups and downs of high school life. She’s passionate about helping them “own their weird,” while also championing causes like anti-bullying and LGBTQ+ education. Blending her love for storytelling with her heart for teens, AJ writes to challenge norms, celebrate individuality, and remind readers that the dark can be just as powerful as the light.
AJ’s Books
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Sovereign (The Sovereign Trilogy Book 1)
13-year-old Orphan Number 332 was raised to be sacrificed, but when her village stops believing in their mysterious gods, will her real life finally begin, or will the Sovereign take their revenge?
Sovereign launched The Sovereign Trilogy with its release on February 28, 2025.
ISBN: 978-1955058247
Retail Price: $14.99
Formats: Paperback, Kindle, eBook
Page Count: 202
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Elysium (The Sovereign Trilogy Book 2)
“Welcome to Elysium… Your new life is about to begin.”
When Harper’s village refused the gods’ demands, the Sovereign abducted the Orphans anyway. But now she knows the truth: There were never any gods at all. What she doesn’t know is the lengths her village will go to to prove their repentance in her absence.
Elysium was released on March 17, 2026.
ISBN: 978-1955058360
Retail Price: $18.99
Formats: Paperback, Kindle, eBook
Page Count: 334
Book buyers & industry professionals can place direct orders from Ingram or by contacting services@bhpubs.com