First published 2013
Ruby has escaped the Facilities, but the world outside is a nightmare. A deadly disease has wiped out most of America, and the remnants live under the iron grip of a totalitarian regime. Ruby joins a band of fellow gifted teens to spark a revolution and uncover the truth behind the epidemic. As they race to find a cure and free their families, they must outwit vicious government operatives and confront the harrowing choices that come with wielding immense power. In this high-stakes sequel, Ruby fights to forge her own destiny and reclaim her humanity.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: America
Period: 21st-century
507 pages · Hardcover · Disney-Hyperion
Content warnings: violence