What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.
From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.
Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.
For some reason, I had it in my head that I wasn't going to read this book. I don't remember those reasons now, but I read so many good reviews that I decided to requests it from my library at the spur of the moment.
I absolutely loved this book. It was fast paced that kept me on the edge of my seat, but I was also very interested in the world that Day and June were living in now. With the Republic, Patriots, and Colonies I was trying to wrap my head around why the world was like that now, but all we really get is the inside of the Republic, and how the government works there. I really wanted to know more about the Patriots and Colonies more, but hopefully we get more the them in the next book.
When we first meet Day and June, we are told that they are complete opposites. June is a prodigy, who got the top score on her trials, the only person who has done that. She's already in college training to become a solider, where everyone else is at least 4 years older that her. And then there's Day, who failed his trials, lives on the streets, and is a criminal. But as you continue reading, it's shown just how similar these two really are.
I cannot express how much I loved this book. It was a very fun and exciting read that I want to run out a buy a copy for myself.
