by Patrick Ness
First published 2020
Todd Hewitt is the last boy in Prentisstown, a town where the thoughts of all living creatures can be heard. When he stumbles upon a patch of silence, he's forced to flee with his dog, Manchee. As they run, they discover a mysterious girl named Viola, the first female in their world. Together, they must outrun the dangerous men chasing them and uncover the truth behind the silence that haunts their land.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Prentisstown
496 pages · Paperback · Candlewick