California Young Reader Medal
2015 · Young Adult · Nominee
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What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.
From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.
Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.
From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.
Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.
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Colorado Blue Spruce Award
2015 · Young Adult · Nominee
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
2015 · Grades 4-8 · Winner
Beehive Award
2014 · Young Adult · Nominee
Garden State Teen Book Award
2014 · Fiction (Grades 6-8) · Winner
Golden Archer Award
2014 · Middle/Junior High · Nominee
Golden Sower Award
2014 · Young Adult · Winner
Grand Canyon Reader Award
2014 · Tween · Nominee
Iowa Teen Award
2014 · Young Adult · Winner
Nevada Young Readers' Award
2014 · Young Adult · Winner
Nutmeg Book Award
2014 · High School · Nominee
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
2014 · Grades 6-8 · Winner
Young Hoosier Book Award
2014 · Middle Grades · Nominee
Young Reader's Choice Award
2014 · Intermediate/Grades 7-9 · Nominee
Kentucky Bluegrass Award
2013 · Grades 6-8 · Winner
Rhode Island Teen Book Award
2013 · Ages 12 & Up · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2013 · Young Adult · Nominee
Tayshas Reading
2013 · Young Adult · Commended
Texas Lone Star Reading List
2013 · Young Adult · Commended
Truman Readers Award
2013 · Grades 6-8 · Winner
Delaware Diamonds Award
2012 · Middle School · Nominee
Indies Choice Book Award
2012 · Young Adult · Honor Book
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