by Ann Aguirre
First published 2013
Monsters surround the settlement of Salvation, and this time they plan to stay. Deuce no longer holds the title of Huntress, but she refuses to retreat. She grabs her knives and joins Fade, Stalker, and Tegan for what may be their final mission. The odds have never favored her, yet she has survived this long by fighting rather than fleeing. The Freaks have changed their tactics. They establish scouts and patrols around human settlements. They coordinate attacks across the wasteland. Humans have not faced organized warfare for centuries and have lost the knowledge of how to mount a defense. Deuce must teach them to stand their ground. The stakes reach beyond any single community. If she fails, all of humanity falls with her. Deuce carries more than weapons into battle. She bears the responsibility for her species' survival. The fight ahead will test not only her skill with blades but her ability to inspire others. She battles for her own life and for Fade's love, knowing that everything depends on her leadership.
Genres: dystopia, adventure, action, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, leadership
Setting: Salvation
Period: Razorland
432 pages · Kindle Edition · Feiwel & Friends