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This is a dystopian style sci-fi fiction story. The main character is an orphan called Daniel, who loses his parents at a young age. He goes through some very traumatic experiences in a very cruel world. It is quite a graphic read, as there is a lot of child abuse in the story which can be disturbing, so it is not for the faint hearted.
Author, E.K. Frances' prequel to her Hybrid series does not disappoint. The writing immersed me in the story and Daniel's heartbreaking journey from being loved by family and friends in his "district" to being removed to the "Core" and physically and mentally abused. 12 year-old Daniel has a gift, he's not sure quite how to use it yet, but it's becoming obvious that the powers that be, in the Core want to exploit those powers. Out of fear and his ability to "see" things, Daniel runs away and goe
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After his family has met with untimely “accidents,” Daniel becomes orphaned only to find himself adopted into a wealthy family. In this dystopian world, humans have segregated themselves into the haves and have nots. In the Core, where the wealthy live, he finds himself at odds with the people and environment around him. With the emotional, verbal, and physical abuse inflicted upon him by his foster parents, teacher, and bullies, his life is a nightmare.
The trauma is not breezed over, so reader ...more
The trauma is not breezed over, so reader ...more
Mar 13, 2025
Soph
marked it as to-read
