T for Tolerance Book Tour
Cover Blurb
"Truth is dangerous. Society has taught me that and I’m still learning today, painstakingly walking the jagged edge of this knowledge."
It’s Britain 2041. Freedom of speech is no longer a legal right, and the concept of tolerance has been twisted. When teenager, Sathya, boldly shares her beliefs, she is betrayed by her twin sister and has her own rights stripped away.
Surrounded by danger, Sathya must battle her own doubts as well as the determination of the thought police to break her. Will she hold onto truth against all odds and find freedom?
Other Titles By the Author
Katherine Blessan
Author Bio
Katherine Blessan is a novelist, short story writer and screenwriter. She loves to write stories that touch on social issues and explore the space where cultures cross. As well as writing, she is one of the directors of a start-up social enterprise called Kaleido Arts for Wellbeing CIC and is a creative writing tutor. Katherine is married to Blessan – yes, her surname is his first name! – and they travel widely and love to meet new people. Katherine lives with her family in Sheffield, UK.
The Book Tour
Day 1 - Favourite Quotes
Day 2 - Character Summaries
Sathya - Sathya is easy to bond with; she is sweet, athletic and she wants to do well. She is empathetic and cares for those around her. She wants to do well in school, which makes the rejections brought on by her sister’s interference all the more unfair. She is devout and sticks to her faith. When things become a nightmare and she is kidnapped by the Tolerance group, her resilience is admirable, she does push back when it’s too much; but her fear and distress, while still being concerned for others was relatable and added depth to her character. Over the course of the novel, it’s nice seeing her grow into confidence, and protect herself, taking risks in the dystopian world she’s found herself in while still bonding with others. (Sophie Jupillat Posey)
Sathya - Sathya, our main character, as it is her story, is portrayed in such a way that the reader can feel empathy for her - and is taken along on a rollercoaster ride as the book progresses! The synopsis shows what sort of story our main character is in for. Such a transformative journey shows human complexity and a layered personality, something not every author can achieve. Teenage academic, Sathya, is thrust into a situation most people have nightmares about - how she deals with it and - without spoiling the book - works on a solution is an adventure that makes the story unputdownable. (Yvonne Marrs)
Sathya - She’s fierce in the quiet way- standing her ground even as the world tries to sand her down. Through her eyes, every injustice hits harder, every betrayal cuts deeper, and every act of courage feels earned. She’s flawed, stubborn and painfully human. (Eryn McConnell)
Day 3 - Favourite Excerpts
“Freight shipping is quicker now than it was in the past and because of Brexit, Britain trades more with India and other far-flung nations than with Europe. As far as I’m aware, Hull is the nearest port. Ok, that’s it. At least I have a workable goal!” (Sophie Jupillat Posey)
“As far as I'm concerned, it's what George Orwell referred to as doublespeak; knotty language that ends up either dangerous or meaningless.” (Yvonne Marrs)
“I know what’s inside me and it’s not hatred. It’s love! I could easily become hate filled if this continues, though I will pray every day for that not to happen.” (Eryn McConnell)
Day 4 - Video Interview
Day 5 - Reviews
Overall Rating - 4.5 Stars. Sathya is a normal girl living in England with her Indian family. She has a good group of friends, she’s getting ready for university, and she’s solid in her Christian faith. Rumours abound of the Tolerance police and party, with worrying events happening in the background. Everything seems fine on the surface until Sathya is blocked off from social media after her twin sister calls her out on her beliefs. It goes downhill from there as Sathya is eventually tricked into admitting her beliefs on society and kidnapped by the Tolerance police. The characters are mostly fleshed out, both the good ancillary ones and the antagonists; the dialogue exposes well the double speak danger of the society; the pacing makes sense and flows. The scenes are for the most part well connected and paced; sometimes feel a little rushed, but otherwise the story is well told and chilling. (Sophie Jupillat Posey)
Overall Rating - 4.5 Stars. Young Adult Dystopian Fiction set in Britain in the year 2040, this book has themes of family and friendship, and politics and faith included.Characters suffer complex internal conflicts, (not just the main character,) and language complexity is not beyond average reading levels, making the book perfect for young adults. Both of these things help to keep the readers’ attention, and allow the book to live on in the imagination after it’s finished. Pace is balanced, and the author’s narrative style allows tension to build. Dialogue is presented in natural flowing conversations, which are readily believable, and add to a clear narrative arc. (Yvonne Marrs)
Overall Rating - 4.5 Stars. T for Tolerance” is a straightforward but gripping dystopian YA novel that shows how a society obsessed with enforced “tolerance” slowly turns into a place where free thought becomes dangerous. Through Sathya’s experiences—losing her social media access, facing pressure at school, and even being betrayed at home—the book explores how quickly ordinary life can shift under strict political control. It’s an accessible, emotional look at what happens when a government starts policing beliefs instead of actions, and how one girl struggles to stay true to herself in a world that wants her silent. (Eryn McConnell)
Book Tour Reviewers
