listened on Audible
2011, Putnam juvenile
305 pgs.
YA Dystopia/Fantasy
Finished 9/16/17
Goodreads rating: 4.19
My rating: 5
First line/s: "But the biggest thing that doesn't compute for me is this: Day has never killed anyone before."
My comments: Told from two points of view, one of Day - the Republic's most wanted criminal, and one of June - one of the Republic's greatest and brightest stars. They are both fifteen years old, but I picture them at least three years older. Strong characterization. A dystopian world that I can believe and see, with equal amounts of goodness and badess. An adventurous storyline, although it could have a very bad ending, does not go in that direction completely. I like stories that you know, deep down, will end well, but you're never really absolutely sure. I'm surprised I haven't read this earlier. Looking forward to number two in the series. I have no problem rating this a five, particularly since I listened to it and the two different reader were wonderful, really good casting.
Goodreads synopsis: 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.
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