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X-Marks: Stealing Shadows

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Leituras 112,789
Votos 8,878
Capítulos 60
Tempo 3h 50m

Children are disappearing. And their parents don't want to find them.

After Valen is taken from her home she is used for government plans never spoken aloud. Only the mark of an "X" on her forehead is left to tell her past. When her new home is overtaken by rebels, Valen and her group of friends are forced into the outside world they know little about. Together they must hide from those out for their marked blood.

Begin this trilogy, and learn why some secrets are better left in the shadows.

They can run, but they'll always be marked. 

★ HIGHEST RANK #25 in Science Fiction (3.3.18) ★
★ AN "Undiscovered, For Now" WATTPAD PICK! 2018 ★

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"All in all amazing! Your writing as an author is quite excellent! The plot itself was exciting, and the pacing made the story quite digestible. This is definitely a great and quality YA read. It reminded me of the book Pretties By Scott Westerfield in some parts. I'm glad I discovered this book out of the pile of so many reads. Hooked me from chapter 1. Can't wait for book 2!"
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"This was such a great, well-written book! I loved it, and will definitely start on the next book very soon. "
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"I loved the book! The characters were the opposite of cliche and very unexpected, and the plot moved at a steady pace."
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"This is the most mysterious story, I have ever read."
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"Bravo. Great ending. On to the next book!"
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"I love how this book is turning out!😍 Not cliche at all!" - i_hatecliche "We might live next door to each other," Haley said, "but we don't live in the same world." Hooking her fingers around her backpack straps, she walked away from Jace. She had barely gone a few steps before he was at her side again. "What makes you believe we don't live in the same world?" he asked. "As far as I can tell, we do." "No, we don't. I'm...me and you're Jace Cortez. The dream of every girl. The friend to every guy. The star of the school. Girls. Sports. You're the ultimate player." "It sounds like you have a preconceived notion of who I am." "And it's one that has yet to be proven wrong." From books and a lifetime of sitting on the sidelines, Haley is convinced she knows how the world works, specifically high school. Everyone has a label and a box they fit in. This knowledge, paired with parents who are fighting, a brother leaving soon for college and a best friend who moved away has made her decide to never get involved. It will take being forced to work with her fellow juniors on a project, a boy next door with a infectious smile, a star gazer with an adorable puppy, and an unlikely pair of fangirls to make her see how truly wrong she was about everything. "IT'S NOT CLICHÉ!!!" - Moria987 "This is the reason y I keep coming back to this book...It's simply a breathtaking journey" - mariyamsajorawala "I don't usually comment but this is one of the best books I've read here. I love the fact that it's realistic and focuses on things that really hinder human interaction, perceptions and stereotypes." - yurfavegal "just gets better and better. How are all your characters 3D! Like this writing is so beautiful" - CrazyStarChick "Reading it for the second time, and the book still brings a smile to my face 😆" - grumpymood "She's practically Carter's twin 😂😂" - Guardian_21 #1 Breakingcliches #1 Arrogant #6 in Teen Romance