This was an incredible read. The story takes place in America after the Ferae Naturae virus has wiped out 40% of the population. A 700ft wall was built along the western side of the Mississippi River, and the entire eastern half of the states have been given up as lost, and is only referred to as the Feral Zone. Delaney Park McEvoy, raised on the western side of the wall, finds herself unexpectedly on a mission through the Feral Zone, testing herself and everything she thought she knew in order to protect the people she loves.
The story moves quickly, and there is plenty of action. Also mutants! One of my favorite bits, however, is that after the mass exodus to the west, people started naming their children after places they knew they'd never see again, so there are many characters with city names.
Warning for parents: this book does get pretty violent at times. Scholastic has deemed it suitable for ages 14+, grades 9 and up.
The book comes out in October 2013. Check it out.
I was wondering why I hadn't heard of this one before! That sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! I loved it - couldn't put it down.
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