Last Star Burning
Last Star Burning by Caitlin Sangster is a reprint edition published by Margaret K. McElderry Books on November 13, 2018. This young adult fiction novel unfolds in a post-apocalyptic setting, where sixteen-year-old Sev must navigate a world filled with danger and betrayal. Branded as a criminal due to her mother’s actions, Sev is forced to flee her home to escape execution for a crime she did not commit, all while grappling with the repercussions of her family’s past.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of trust and survival as Sev encounters unimaginable challenges outside the city walls. With the government blaming her for a devastating bombing, she must rely on the enigmatic Howl, the chairman’s son, who may hold secrets about her past. The story delves into emotional and social themes, presenting a richly imagined world where trust is scarce and survival is paramount. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English.
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“Rich and timely.” —Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Incredibly immersive.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A gripping tale of trust.” —Booklist
To escape execution for a crime she didn’t commit, sixteen-year-old Sev is forced to run away from the only home she’s ever known in this “richly imagined” (BCCB, starred review) post-apocalyptic debut novel from Caitlin Sangster.
Sev is branded with the mark of a criminal—a star burned into her hand. That’s the penalty for being the daughter of the woman who betrayed their entire nation.
Now her mother’s body is displayed above Traitor’s Arch, kept in a paralyzed half sleep by the same plague that destroyed the rest of the world. And as further punishment, Sev is forced to do hard labor to prove that she’s more valuable alive than dead.
When the government blames Sev for a horrific bombing, she must escape the city or face the chopping block. Unimaginable dangers lurk outside the city walls, and Sev’s only hope of survival lies with the most unlikely person—Howl, the chairman’s son. Though he promises to lead her to safety, Howl has secrets, and Sev can’t help but wonder if he knows more about her past—and her mother’s crimes—than he lets on.
But in a hostile world, trust is a luxury. Even when Sev’s life and the lives of everyone she loves may hang in the balance.
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