Fans of Star Wars and Divergent will revel in internationally bestselling author Veronica Roths stunning new science-fiction fantasy series.On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favored by fate, everyone develops a currentgift, a unique power meant to shape the future.

While most benefit from their currentgifts, Akos and Cyra do nottheir gifts make them vulnerable to others control.

Can they reclaim their gifts, their fates, and their lives, and reset the balance of power in this world?Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people.

Cyras currentgift gives her pain and powersomething her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies.

But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brothers hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows.Akos is from the peace-loving nation of Thuvhe, and his loyalty to his family is limitless.

Though protected by his unusual currentgift, once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get his brother out aliveno matter what the cost.

When Akos is thrust into Cyras world, the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable.

They must decide to help each other to surviveor to destroy one another.