UnBound (Unwind Dystology, #4.5)

by Neal Shusterman

As he slaves over his homework, he begins to wonder what it was like in the old days, when education was a right, not just a privilege. He wonders if school sucked as much then as it does now.

The suit could keep its wearer cool and comfortable, even if the outside temperature rose past broiling. But its greatest benefit—inspired by unwind technology—was that it could amputate injured limbs, if necessary.

“You will treat her with the respect with which you treat me,” Divan tells his staff. “Whether she deserves it or not.”