First published 2012
When a mysterious virus kills most American children, the few survivors develop terrifying abilities. Ruby, 16, escapes a brutal government camp and joins a group of fellow runaways. As they search for a safe haven, Ruby must conceal her powers and resist the pull of a charismatic leader who wants to harness her force for his own agenda. With the authorities closing in, Ruby faces an impossible choice: surrender her freedom or unleash her deadly potential.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, action, young-adult
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, resistance
Setting: America
Period: 21st-century
488 pages · Hardcover · Disney Hyperion
Content warnings: violence