Part of Maximum Ride, book 6
First published 2010
Max leads her flock of winged children through another dangerous chapter of their lives on the run. During their journey to Africa, they encounter a wealthy billionaire whose intense interest in their group sets off every alarm bell Max has. The man's scrutiny feels different, more threatening than the usual dangers they face. Meanwhile, Angel delivers a chilling prediction that cuts straight to Max's heart: Fang will be the first of them to die. The prophecy sends Max into protective overdrive as she struggles with her feelings for Fang and her responsibility to keep the entire flock safe. Her fierce need to shield Fang from the predicted fate draws them closer together, but the mounting pressures threaten to tear the group apart. With an apocalypse looming and enemies closing in, Max must navigate both external threats and internal conflicts that could destroy everything she's fought to protect.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, prophecy
Setting: Africa
336 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company
Content warnings: death, violence