This Great Hemisphere: A Novel by Mateo Askaripour

A rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt invisible. Mateo Askaripour’s This Great Hemisphere is a powerful, captivating work of speculative fiction about family, resilience, and what it means to resist the stories others impose on us.

About the Story

Welcome to the Northwestern Hemisphere, 2529—a world both exhilarating and terrifying, rebuilt from the ruins of our own. Here, nearly half of all people are born invisible and forced into second-class citizenship.

Sweetmint, a young invisible woman, has followed every rule: excelling in school, securing a coveted apprenticeship, and striving to overcome the limits imposed on her. But when she discovers her missing brother is alive—and accused of a high-profile political murder—her world unravels. With only five days until the hemisphere’s critical election, Sweetmint must use her courage, intellect, and determination to find him before it’s too late.

Advance Praise

“A thrilling page-turner.” — Brit Bennett, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Wildly imaginative.” — The Washington Post

“Askaripour soars.” — The Boston Globe

Why Readers Love It

• Dystopian sci-fi with sharp social commentary
• A fierce heroine: Sweetmint, a young invisible woman fighting for justice
• Combines political intrigue with a deeply human story about family and identity
• For fans of The Power, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Children of Blood and Bone

Product Details

• Author: Mateo Askaripour
• Title: This Great Hemisphere
• ISBN-13: 9780593472361
• ISBN-10: 0593472365
• Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Speculative Fiction
• Format: Hardcover
• Publisher: Ecco / HarperCollins

Immersive, imaginative, and timely—This Great Hemisphere is both a heart-pounding thriller and a powerful meditation on visibility, freedom, and truth. Add it to your shelf today.