This Shattered Promise

In a world where life itself must be paid for if you want to survive, what would happen if you could buy more? This sequel to These Stolen Lives is a thrilling and beautifully written dystopian fantasy, full of tension, romance and godly powers. Perfect for fans of Malorie Blackman and Tahereh Mafi. Seventeen-year-old Mora survived the Skøl invasion seven years ago, but it left her indebted to the government as an indentured 'repayer'. After her secret involvement in a rebellion, she has now been separated from her friend Kit, just as they realised their feelings for each other. Targeted for her rare memory skills, she has been dragged to help unscrupulous Sciencemaster General, Sacrifice Sting, deliver a breakthrough for the High the key to immortality. Can the Skøl conquer death itself? And at what price? The secret may lie in ancient Xan wisdom that Kit's native people, sequestered in their last enclave in the Badlands, have long guarded. In the wrong hands, these powers would be utterly devastating. Can Kit and Mora manage to find each other again - and save their future?