Heart's Prey — Natalina Reis

The world Jia and Cees knew no longer exists. Amidst chaos and terror, they find each other and fall in love -- a love that goes against all castes's rules. As their civilization is ravaged by genetically-altered beasts, the caste system relied upon for ages crumbles. The privileged and wealthy are just as vulnerable to the onslaught as are the disadvantaged. Faced with impossible odds and unsettling secrets about their society, Jia and Cees must decide which part of their dying world to take with them and what they should leave behind. As they travel in search of a safe haven, they face unspeakable horrors, which shake deep-rooted beliefs and their old way of life. Will they look past prejudice and centuries-old traditions to join forces against annihilation? Or will they give in to society's pressure and fight alone?