In a divided world where alphas are born to rule, while betas are doomed to serve, Dane Hasler thinks life is pretty sweet. He's the hottest dude in high school, captain of the gridball team, and son of the mayor. If he can just keep acting straight, he's sure to claim his rightful place among the alpha elite. But Dane's dreams are shattered on graduation day when his test result reveals he's a beta.
Shunned by family and friends, Dane struggles with life on the streets until he runs into a former classmate and joins her queer rebel collective. Finally free to be himself, Dane is just starting to enjoy his new life when a shocking revelation presents him with a stark choice: should he return to the closet to reclaim his alpha status or fight for his boyfriend and the revolution?
Advanced Praise for Beta Rising
"This is one of the few times I wished a book was a trilogy. I would have loved to spend more time with these characters." Avalon R
"Exceptional writing skills and an outstanding focus on details kept me engrossed throughout the story." Christopher Lewis
"Besides the captivating story and inspiring message, Bower's writing is superb—clear, succinct, and enjoyable to read." Sigy George
Content warning: This story explores systematic oppression and contains terrorism, violence, homophobia, and ableism. Suitable for ages 16+.
