About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with questions about authority, systemic unfairness, or the weight of responsibility in a world that feels broken. This gripping steampunk adventure follows sixteen-year-old Charlotte, a member of a resistance group living in the wild fringes of an alternate America still ruled by a technologically advanced British Empire. When Charlotte rescues a boy with no memory but dangerous secrets, she is forced to weigh her loyalty to her community against a growing sense of a much larger injustice. It is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy high-stakes action blended with historical reimagining. The story deals with themes of resilience, the ethics of invention, and the courage required to challenge the status quo. While there is significant peril and some violence, the core of the book is about the strength found in chosen family and the necessity of independent thinking during times of political upheaval.
