The Clean | The Clean Trilogy #1

February 21, 2026

Paperback | Independently Published

Dystopian
Romance

$29.99

The society of Lait is divided into two distinct groups:

The Clean are the social elites, living in the comfort of the First and Second Quarters. Free to live however they please, they enjoy Lait’s offerings.

Written are shunned, forced into the Third Quarter and distinguished by three or more ‘designations’ - markings on the skin that reveal trauma, illness, injury, or disability - things completely out of their control.

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When a university program for the smartest Written is announced, Scarlett is incredibly sceptical. She’s in her second year when an ill-fated meeting with the Prince brings his stubborn bodyguard into her orbit.

A Clean and a Written. Destined to be separated. Drawn together by fate.

Will their budding relationship blow up their own lives, or bring their very society down around them?

Disability and Illness rep
High IQ FMC
Royal Bodyguard MMC
Forbidden love
Dystopia
Risk everything for each other

Trigger warnings are listed for those that want or need to be aware of certain topics. While we do our best, we cannot confirm the severity, completeness or accuracy of these. We recommend looking at authors website directly, or broader resources such as reader reviews, for more comprehensive information.

Ableism
Violence
Child abuse (off-page)
PTSD / CPTSD
Death of child/ren (off page)
Emotional / psychological abuse

About the Author:

Hope Swan, an emerging voice in fiction, hails from the vibrant landscapes of South Australia. Her passion for writing was realised as a film student at University. Hope’s debut novel, ‘Oz,’ quickly gained a following, establishing her as a fresh and imaginative author who brings drama, sass and incredibly sarcastic characters to her adventures. With her second novel, ‘Oz: One Wizard’s Carnage,’ she continues to enchant readers with her unique blend of drama and adventure. Hope’s stories are a testament to her belief in the power of imagination and the magic of storytelling. The Clean trilogy is her newest undertaking and she personally believes that it is the rawest, most honest books she’s ever written.