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Synopsis
Khalani Kanes has never stood on the surface of the earth. In the underground city of Apollo, faith and dreams are as absent as the sun. She longed to visit Genesis, the infamous Domed City and the final place where humanity lives aboveground. But when Khalani is given a life sentence and thrown into prison for a theft she didn't commit, those wishes shatter into oblivion.In Braderhelm Prison, murderers are neighbors, ruthless and cold-blooded guards live to punish, and every second is a battle to survive. She thought the danger lay in befriending criminals and avoiding Takeshi Steele, the nefarious Captain who runs her cell block. But darker traps and secrets await her within the shadows of imprisonment. Khalani's blood will coat the walls in flaming silk before her enemies let her escape to the surface, a feat no one has successfully achieved. If the reclusive and callous Takeshi Steele won't kill Khalani, then the merciless prisoners and her fractured mind will.
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Us Dark Few: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult dystopian sci-fi features a wrongfully imprisoned protagonist facing prison violence, ruthless guards, mental health struggles, and life-threatening situations. The dark prison setting includes murderers, blood, and psychological trauma.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and captivity (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the high-stakes prison survival story and the protagonist's determination to escape an impossible underground dystopia.