Description:
“WELCOME TO THE
APOCALYPSE In Deuce's world, people earn the right to a name only if they
survive their first fifteen years. By that point, each unnamed 'brat' has
trained into one of three groups-Breeders, Builders, or Hunters, identifiable
by the number of scars they bear on their arms. Deuce has wanted to be a
Huntress for as long as she can remember. As a Huntress, her purpose is
clear--to brave the dangerous tunnels outside the enclave and bring back meat
to feed the group while evading ferocious monsters known as Freaks. She's
worked toward this goal her whole life, and nothing's going to stop her, not
even a beautiful, brooding Hunter named Fade. When the mysterious boy becomes
her partner, Deuce's troubles are just beginning. Down below, deviation from
the rules is punished swiftly and harshly, and Fade doesn't like following
orders. At first she thinks he's crazy, but as death stalks their sanctuary,
and it becomes clear the elders don't always know best, Deuce wonders if Fade
might be telling the truth. Her partner confuses her; she's never known a boy
like him before, as prone to touching her gently as using his knives with feral
grace. As Deuce's perception shifts, so does the balance in the constant battle
for survival. The mindless Freaks, once considered a threat only due to their
sheer numbers, show signs of cunning and strategy... but the elders refuse to
heed any warnings. Despite imminent disaster, the enclave puts their faith in
strictures and sacrifice instead. No matter how she tries, Deuce cannot stem
the dark tide that carries her far from the only world she's ever known. (added
by author)”
-Shelfari
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