Description:

Seventeen-year-old Mira works on a farm in the ruins of Texas, along with all of the other descendants of the defeated rebels. Though she’s given her heart to Tanner, their lives are not their own.

When Socrates, a powerful First, chooses Mira as his Second, she is thrust into the bewildering world of the rich and influential. Will, a servant assigned to assist her, whispers of rebellion, love, and of a darker fate than she’s ever imagined.

With time running out, Mira must decide whether to run to the boy she left behind, to the boy who wants her to live, or to the man who wants her dead.

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Review

"If you loved the Hunger Games trilogy, get ready for your next obsession." The Coffee Pot

"... First's dystopian setting is one that I actually believe and find completely plausible..." A Bit of Dash

"... a very captivating read with great characters and a pretty fast paced theme."Reading Renee

"... a very intriguing and entertaining read."The Solitary Bookworm

"The author's writing style had my eyes glued to the pages for the last 20% of the story--waiting to see what was going to happen." Big Al's Books & Pals

"A truly original storyline..." Lissette E. Manning

"... a thought-provoking look at what can happen when one part of society places itself above the rest and, in the process, loses its humanity." Random Musings of a Curious Mind

"Absolutely loved this book and cannot wait to see what happens in the next two." The Kari AnnAlysis

"At the end we are left with a stunning decision and an anxious anticipation of the next book." I'm a Voracious Reader

"My goodness, the places this book goes are very intense." Offbeat Vagabond

"Entertaining, mysterious, romantic and involving, First is a dystopian fans need to know about." Reader Girls

"... an enjoyable, yet serious, read."Workaday Reads

"If I could go higher than a 5 with my rating,  I would!" Kelly Smith Reviews