Part of Gone, book 2
First published 2022
Three months have passed since every adult vanished from the town, leaving all children under fifteen trapped inside an impenetrable barrier called the FAYZ. Sam Temple and the other survivors face a desperate crisis. Their food supplies ran out weeks ago, and starvation grips everyone. While hunger weakens their bodies, strange mutations strengthen some kids with supernatural abilities. The powered kids clash with those who remain normal, turning former friends into enemies. Each child fights for survival as trust crumbles and violence spreads. But something far worse than hunger stalks them. Deep beneath the hills, an ancient entity called the Darkness stirs from its long sleep. It reaches into the minds of certain teenagers, whispering to them, bending their will to serve its purpose. The Darkness has awakened with an appetite that threatens to consume them all. Sam must find a way to unite the fractured groups before the creature's influence tears apart what remains of their world.
Genres: dystopia, adventure, action, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: FAYZ
Period: Three Months
608 pages · Hardcover · Katherine Tegen Books
Content warnings: death, violence