![]() ![]() Fans of Neal Shusterman and Veronica Roth will be drawn to this novel. This is for true lovers of sci-fi and dystopian who enjoy deep character development mixed with a little romance. Lee's writing is advanced, sophisticated, and full of emotion. Written from the refugee perspective, it explores topics of abuse, suicide, intergenerational trauma, mass plague outbreaks, and more. Diverse characters, frank discussions about sexual and mental abuse, and reasonably plausible science-based magic elevate this above many dystopian peers." - Kirkus Reviews "Adults and older teens who appreciate stories with close ties among magic, science, and political machinations will find this first novel appealing." - Library Journal "This is a book for teens of today wrestling with the political unrest in the United States. With references to the Holocaust as well as present-day issues of immigration, deportation, martial law, and racism, Lee has worked philosophical and current-day realities into a promising series opener." - Booklist " standout. "Lee thoughtfully gives the subject of refugee and immigration policies center stage.the setup of this new world and planned series is genuinely compelling, and it's filled with striking moments.Readers will be absorbed as the book melds fantasy and action with psychology and political intrigue." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "This fast-paced, issue-driven thriller will collect readers, who will eagerly anticipate the sequel. ![]()
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