About this book

We're fifteen years old.

This is the first time anyone's tried to kill us. My heart is beating slantways, but I'm remembering to breathe. There's something ecstatic about the training kicking in. Finally, I'm doing what I was born to do.

I'm saving my sister.

The comms are down, but Naya's voice is in my head from a thousand training sessions — Can you protect Rafia? Not unless I take out this attacker.

Then do it.

Deception. Risk. Betrayal. Redemption. Master storyteller Scott Westerfeld is at the top of his game, and back to his most famous realm.

Reviews

"Westerfeld's fast-paced and engaging storytelling will effortlessly engross Uglies fans and new readers alike." -- SLJ

"This action-packed series starter barely pauses to take a breath. In Frey, Westerfeld presents a strong, complex heroine who learns to be her own person, not just a carbon copy." - Publishers Weekly

"Impressive, immaculately plotted sci fi chock full of twists" - Kirkus Reviews