Details
Language
The fictional slur, “simul” is used to refer to people with superhuman powers in a derogatory manner.
Occasional usage of “heck”.
Violence
The protagonist’s brother dies in an explosion.
Contains mild description of eyes and skin being burned by acid and mention of scars from burns and war on characters’ skin.
A character is shot down while scaling a wall to escape, resulting in their death. This was a somewhat impactful moment for the protagonist, so it was described in a more traumatic way to impact the reader more than just a fleeting mention of such an event.
Two characters enter a life-like simulation of a war: prevalent gunfire and death throughout the scene.
A character commits suicide.
Reviewer’s Note
This book was an excellent read. Fans of Renegades by Marissa Meyer will find that this has a similar feel throughout.
To be honest, it was kind of slow read for me in the beginning. But by the end of the book, I read the last twelve chapters in one sitting; needless to say, the third act is outstanding.