Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: 7-12 Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.8 / points: 11.0 / quiz: 148251 / Reading Counts!: reading level:5.4 / points:18.0 / quiz:Q57480 Lexile HL710L
What was once the western United States is now home to the
Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an
elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts,
fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the
Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums,
fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his
motives may not be as malicious as they seem.
From very
different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the
day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime
suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race
for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death.
But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has
really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country
will go to keep its secrets.
Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills