Maren. She lives in a world of dystopia, where only the smartest and most talented have good lives. But Maren isn't any of these; she's chosen by an old, long-gone sept, or group. She's chosen by Solander. Thrust into a new world where secrecy is of the utmost importance, Maren feels confined. She's behind at learning the almost-magical thought-speak that the Solanders learn. Her fellow students are snotty at times, and evil at their worst. And there is a lost library that calls her very soul to find it. She embarks on this journey. Long lost secrets beckon her with open arms, and she falls in. -------------------------------- Katherine S. Dawkins' debut novel about a girl, a choice, and a dystopian world will blow your mind. Her world is cleverly crafted, and it pushes in along with characters who will touch your heart and make you laugh until you can't breathe. Though Miss Dawkins may be new to the world of writing, and her world new to ours, she's done something right so far. You will love this book.