Amidst tumultuous social and political times, Austin Ha's "The Rise of a New Regime" tells a riveting story. The story follows Paul, a dedicated worker whose rise from the ranks of a laborer to a revolutionary leader exemplifies the complexity and difficulty of social change. Paul gets caught up in a chain reaction that tests his views and changes his fate as he faces the ugly truth of governmental corruption and class inequity. This novel delves deep into the effects of societal unrest and the strength of the human spirit by navigating ideas of idealism, power's corrupting influence, and the fight for justice.