by Nina Varela
First published 2020
Crier, a half-human, half-machine cyborg, is the prized possession of a ruthless ruler. But Crier dreams of escaping her gilded cage and living as a free person. When she meets Alix, a rebel fighter seeking to overthrow the regime, Crier must decide whether to trust her and risk everything for a chance at liberty.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, action, young-adult, artificial-intelligence
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, rebellion
416 pages · Kindle Edition · Quill Tree Books
Content warnings: violence