Dystopian flair with a hint of steam-punk carries this young adult novel through a hidden prison. From the perspective of a young man who was born in the prison to a young woman who was born to the ward of the prison. The main characters are both struggling with their beliefs regarding the expectations their elders and peers have on them, as well as the mystery of how the prince of the kingdom disappeared and the legend behind the only person known to have escaped the prison. I enjoyed this novel for a few reasons. One was the switching of perspectives between our two main characters. I was able to see their viewpoints clearly and to understand why they had developed into the people they were. Their motivations began to intertwine and led into a great sequel. I was impressed by the descriptions of the prison and the kingdom. It was clearly another way to see two different perspectives. I would recommend this book to anyone from 10 years old to 99 years old.
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