in a dystopian world when the government has taken away all empathy among humanity Nobody cares about anybody else, and the government can easily control everybody

Everybody has secrets. In the dystopian city of Skell, these secrets start to unfold. When Alaric finds himself in a confusing and scary situation, his world is changed. Taken in by the rich and wealthy Henry, he tries desperately to hide his secret; that he was the one who murdered Henry's brother.

"I remember thinking to myself that Lily was a rather unusual name for a boy, but he was as pretty and as graceful as the water lilies that we watched float around the pond, and I wanted him to know that."

Jack and Sloth are roommates, and probably closer than anybody, even though Jack won't admit it. In a drunken state, they get matching Crown tattoos. Will they live to regret it?