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Words cannot even begin to explain how wonderful this debut novel is! I could not put this book down. Taking place in the futuristic Manhattan, it weaves in the tale of Romeo and Juliet with all the romance and deception and mixes it with a bit of the mystical powers of X-Men.

Not being a huge fan of romance in YA novels, this plot line kept me hooked from the very beginning. The world is well detailed and Theo Lawrence paints a vivid picture that is easy to understand. There is love,loss, political unrest, rebellion, and of course magic. The plot twists are great and makes you want to keep the pages turning well into the dark hours of the night.

I have already recommended this book to a few of my students and friends and the book is a big hit. The only problem is waiting to find out what happens next!