Fiction has always had a nuanced yet powerful way of reflecting the real world. Beneath the dragons, magic spells, or faraway planets, stories tackle very human problems, like inequality, injustice, and the invisible lines that separate people. One of the most common themes in literature is the divide between social classes. Whether it’s kings and commoners or elites and workers, these divisions help writers explore how power works, who holds it, and who gets left behind.
Fantasy, in particular, is well-suited for this kind of reflection. By creating entirely new worlds, authors can exaggerate the structures and systems we live with every day. These fictional societies often feel familiar because they reflect the same struggles we observe around us. In Miranda’s Mission by Mickey Peters, the fantasy setting once again serves as a lens through which we explore real-world issues of class and inequality.
In this novel, magic defines who matters. The story introduces us to a society that was supposed to be equal, with no job more important than another. But over time, a divide grows between the Relaeh, the magical elite, and the Rekrow, the working class. Through Miranda Moss’s journey, we see how that gap deepens, how fear and pride keep it in place, and what it takes to challenge it.
Miranda, an outsider and a schoolteacher from Virginia, is brought into this world as the Revas—a powerful figure meant to guide and heal. However, instead of playing the part of a distant ruler, she questions the very system that gave her power. She notices the small injustices, like servants being ignored or workers being too afraid to ask for help. She heals people, listens to them, eats with them, and works beside them.
The contrast between the Relaeh and the Rekrow is stark. The Relaeh wear pale blue robes, use magical tools, and live in places of privilege. They see themselves as protectors, but often act with arrogance. Meanwhile, the Rekrow do all the labor that keeps society running, yet they feel unworthy even of basic care. This imbalance is reinforced not just by rules, but by culture—by the way people behave, speak, and even think.
Miranda’s quiet rebellion starts with simple acts: healing a sick girl without permission, inviting a servant to sit with her, and challenging the council’s customs. These actions shake the foundations of a society built on tradition and hierarchy.
The novel doesn’t pretend that change is easy. Some people resist. Others are afraid. But by the end, we see small shifts toward equality, signs that the old world might give way to something better.
Through its magical world and relatable characters, Miranda’s Mission shows how fiction can bring social divides into focus. It reminds us that even in the most enchanted stories, the deepest magic lies in empathy, fairness, and the courage to imagine a different future. Click here to learn more about the story.
