Kyrie was 6 when a fine green dust rained down from the clouds. Those outside Peakin, California, died from a mysterious illness, but supplements have kept locals alive. Mayor Heathe is at the top of the community\u2019s hierarchical structure, while Pastor Basil watches over people\u2019s souls. Eighteen-year-old Kyrie spends much of her time journaling and working at the local mercantile, which helps her family afford the supplements they need to remain healthy. She resents her harsh, angry father, who often stumbles home drunk. After Kyrie\u2019s friends, 21-year-old orphan Maple and Morgan, the son of town Council members, decide to marry, a violent event shatters the facade of their small-town life, introducing a more sinister storyline. The fallout prompts Kyrie to explore beyond Peakin\u2019s borders, joining Thatch, a mysterious newcomer who shares uncomfortable truths. This action-packed dystopian novel offers attention-grabbing reveals and escapes along with a bit of romance amid the ensuing tensions. Unfortunately, the treatment of Kyrie\u2019s father\u2019s alcohol abuse, while empathetic, hinges upon a scientifically inaccurate plot point and is framed in a way that feels problematic. Snippets from Kyrie\u2019s journal open each chapter, showing inner turmoil that supports the book\u2019s themes, including criticism of power structures and their deceptive control over the public. The Christian faith-based messaging naturally interweaves an interrogation of the problem of evil. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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