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Synopsis
He could live forever. But is he willing to pay the price? It's 2099, and the former United States of America is in the midst of another civil war. In the wake of a revolutionary technology that grants people a second chance at life, an impenetrable wall divides the prosperous nation of Zion from the slums of MiddleLand. Stuck inside the wall and desperate to reunite with his fiancée, contraband smuggler Asher is hell-bent on finding a way out. When his uncle offers him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Asher is faced with an impossible task: impersonate a talented Zion soldier and risk his life in the Canonization, a brutal gladiator duel against a champion who never loses. But defeating an unbeatable opponent and reuniting with his one true love is only the beginning. Asher thought the second life policy was outlawed. But the truth is far more sinister, and he soon finds himself caught up in the middle of a terrifying rebellion that will decide the fate of both sides of the Wall. As an explosive and futuristic sci-fi adventure that artfully weaves together high-octane action and heart-stopping romance, The Wall presents an unforgettable YA dystopia that's perfect for fans of Divergent, The Hunger Games, and Dune.
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Is The Wall appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Brutal gladiator combat with life-or-death stakes and a divided society based on access to immortality technology. Romance is a motivating force but remains YA-appropriate with minimal on-page intimacy.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the high-stakes action, impossible romance, and a hero fighting through a deadly arena to reunite with his love and expose dark secrets.