Semptem — Anna Sofina | Ukrainian Dystopian Sci‑Fi Novel

In Semptem, Anna Sofina crafts a futuristic metropolis built vertically: seven distinct levels separate society by quality of life, privilege, and power. The higher you live, the better your comfort and opportunities; the lower, the more perilous and neglected. Iris, our protagonist from one of the lower strata, seizes a rare chance to improve her life when she becomes a caretaker for an infant in a Level‑2 inventor family. But her respite is short‑lived. A virulent disease begins to spread through Semptem, and with it comes external threats—invaders seeing the city’s weakness.

Iris must grow up fast. She must decide whom to trust, where loyalties lie, and how far one goes to protect the vulnerable. With moral ambiguity, uneasy alliances, and everyday heroism, Semptem asks: What makes someone a hero? Is it birth, choice, or courage in the face of compromise? The colored inserts and vivid world‑building make the futuristic setting come alive.

This novel is ideal for fans of dystopian fiction, speculative worlds, and strong female protagonists. It challenges readers aged 14 and older to think about justice, inequality, and the cost of survival when society is built in layers—literal and ethical.