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Book Synopsis“Fresh, compelling—and timely.” —Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Carve the Mark and the Divergent series “Vividly conjured…positively chilling.” —The New York Times
“Spectacular.” —Buzzfeed Set in a near-future Taipei plagued by pollution, a group of teens risk everything to save their city in this thrilling novel from critically acclaimed author Cindy Pon.Jason Zhou survives in a divided society where the elite use their wealth to buy longer lives. The rich wear special suits, protecting them from the pollution and viruses that plague the city, while those without suffer illness and early deaths. Frustrated by his city’s corruption and still grieving the loss of his mother who died as a result of it, Zhou is determined to change things, no matter the cost.
With the help of his friends, Zhou infiltrates the live
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A Junior Library Guild Selection “Vividly conjured…positively chilling.”
—The New York Times Book Review “Fresh, compelling—and timely.”
—Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Carve the Mark and the Divergent series "An exciting, socially conscious futuristic thriller."
—Kirkus Reviews "Pon excels as this society’s architect, constructing sights, sounds, and smells that make this Taipei come alive." —
Booklist "A strong sci-fi novel that will entice an array of readers." —
School Library Journal "A gripping, fast read that blends cultural elements, edgy tech, and a future coming out of a recognizable pollution-heavy current path." —
BCCB “Cindy Pon's sci-fi debut envisions a world that could very easily become our own.” —
Beth Revis, author of the New York Times bestselling Across the Universe series “A story brimming with high-octane action. What a rollercoaster!” —
Marie Lu, author of the New York Times bestselling The Young Elites trilogy “You will not find a more plausible or terrifying dystopian future, and if you've always wanted to visit Taipei, this book is a first-class ticket.” —
Ann Aguirre, author of the New York Times bestselling Razorland trilogy “Fast-paced, utterly engrossing, and highly recommended.” —
Leah Cypess, author of Mistwood
