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🔥 Escape was just the beginning. Welcome to Halcyon—paradise in name, prison in truth. They preach faith and purity, but the only thing holy about this place is how well they hide their lies. I washed up here, accused of crimes I didn’t commit, and now I’m trapped on an island where desire is a sin—and questioning the rules makes you a target. Connor wasn’t supposed to be part of the plan. With his dangerous eyes and rebel grin, he’s everything I shouldn’t want—and exactly who I need. He says we can take down the people in power. He says freedom is within reach. But every...

War has turned me into the weapon I swore to destroy. I lead an army now. But inside, I'm more lost than ever. Jameson's web of lies has me questioning everything. But without him, our revolt crumbles. With terrified rumors of an unbeatable new government weapon spreading through the streets, only our combined gifts offer any hope. Being near him burns, yet my traitorous heart still wants what we can't have. I don't know who to trust. The darkness promises only one thing - if I lose this war, the city and all I love dies with it. The fight will end in fire. I can only pray we rise from the ...

🔥 They call me a rebel. A traitor. A threat to their perfect world. But I’ll show them what real danger looks like. On Halcyon, questioning the faith isn’t just forbidden—it’s deadly. Now I’m paying the price for a crime I didn’t commit, sentenced to the kind of “reintegration” that breaks minds and buries souls. But I’d rather take my chances with the sharks than spend another second as their prisoner. So I jump. When the icy water drags me down, I think it’s over—until a stranger pulls me from the depths. He’s dark and dangerous, with secrets swirling in his ...

They call me criminal. Monster. Cursed. But the truth? I’m just a girl with powers I never asked for and a sister they stole. Now I’m on the run, hunted by a city that would rather see me dead than free. My only shot at survival lies with a rebel group determined to expose the government’s twisted experiments on people like me. And Jameson—the infuriatingly charming operative with secrets carved into every smile. I want to trust him. I want to believe he’s on my side. But in a world where betrayal comes easy, falling for him might be the most dangerous move of all. The clock’s ...

Sinna witnesses her best friend taken by force in the night, and knows Jacob is destined for a fate worse than death. She’s heard the rumors, the whispers of what happens in Rehabilitation. She’s seen the dead looks in the eyes of those who return. If they return. But she can’t ignore what she’s seen, no matter the danger. How can she abandon Jacob to such a fate? She must try to save him, no matter the cost.

In the heart of Silvah City, where music is a crime and the Ministry rules with an iron fist, Jaelynn harbors a secret: a soul bursting with song. Despite the danger, she cannot resist the call of the melodies that surge within her. Then, one day, the enigmatic Noah appears—and everything changes. Noah shatters her world, revealing hidden truths and igniting a fire within her. Jaelynn is no ordinary girl—she is one of the Chosen. Bound together by fate, Jaelynn and Noah embark on a perilous quest. They must defy the oppressive Ministry and breathe life back into a land on the brink of ...

What happens when your eyes are opened to truth? I dream that night of walking through the ruins. Strangely, I'm barefoot. Yet the snow beneath my feet doesn't feel cold, I don't even feel cold. Somehow though, I'm going the right way, I know I am. I'm not sure how I know...it's just a knowing I feel deep down in my bones. Sinna has stumbled into a world unlike any she's ever known. Her eyes have been opened and there's no going back.

Darkness has a name... And its name is Rehabilitation. They stole Jacob for whispering to the sky. Now I have to break into Rehabilitation, a place designed to crush the soul, to get him back. They say no one ever escapes. They’re right. Not alone. But I'm not alone. I have a plan. A dangerous plan. And a soldier who claims he wants to help. But can I trust an Elite with my life? With Jacob's life? If the hidden world and impossible choices in Divergent kept you on the edge of your seat, the Unbelief series will leave you breathless. Read the complete trilogy now!

This plan—this crazy, stupid, impossible plan—could work. At the very least, it will serve to get the boys back into the folds of the Elite, so they don’t come to any harm for helping me. And it’ll get me back inside so I can try to save my father—but then what? How will I get him out? We have no guarantees this will even work…

I thought winning would bring peace. I was wrong. The corrupt government stole my life once—and now they want their human weapon back. My gift is too dangerous to leave unchecked, and they’ll do whatever it takes to control me again. With the fires of revolution spreading, my rebel allies and I are closer than ever to bringing the system to its knees. But every victory comes at a cost, and when new threats rise from the ashes, I’m forced into a role I never wanted: leader. If we fail, millions will fall with us. My heart aches for the life I’ll never have with Jameson. I want to ...

I thought my battle was over. I was wrong. The corrupt government wants their human weapon back - my gift is too valuable to let roam free. Now that I know the truth about Jameson's betrayal, the resistance needs me more than ever. We've ignited the fires of revolution, but the darkness only grows. With terrified whispers of an unstoppable new threat, I'm forced to become the leader I never wanted to be. And my heart aches for the life Jameson and I can never have. If we fail, we burn. And I will let the city burn before I'm enslaved again. My name is Aria Grace, and freedom will be ours, ...

No one is safe now that the government's new weapon is unleashed. Time is running out. With Jameson back by my side, we've sparked hope across the city. But every step closer to freedom leads the darkness straight to my heart. Surrounded by enemies, my gifts grow. But so does the evil inside me, starving for violence and vengeance. I'm the monster they created. If I embrace it, we win - but lose everything that makes life worth living. The final battle is here. My choice will decide if the city burns or rises reborn from blood and tears. My name is Aria Grace, and today I take back my soul....

In a world where music is forbidden and the oppressive Ministry rules with an iron fist, Jaelynn harbors a secret—a soul brimming with song. As she grapples with the melodies surging within her, the enigmatic Noah appears, shattering her world and unveiling hidden truths. Bound together by fate, Jaelynn and Noah discover they are the Chosen, destined to breathe life into a dying world and ignite the flames of rebellion. As hope blooms and whispers of change ripple through the air, they embark on a perilous quest against the oppressive regime. Facing countless challenges, they must ...

In a world ravaged by the iron grip of the Ministry, Jaelynn faces the unthinkable—rising against her oppressors. Left with no other choice, she finds herself at a crossroads. The world crumbles around her, and the people cry out for a beacon of hope, a spark to ignite the flames of rebellion. Whispers of change ripple through the air, and for the first time in living memory, hope begins to bloom. The staggering responsibility of her destiny sends shivers down Jaelynn's spine. Together with Noah, they are the Chosen, destined to breathe life into a dying world. But their miraculous power ...

The veil has been lifted, and the truth stands before her, undeniable and luminous. Jaelynn finally grasps the magnitude of her destiny and the role she must play. Noah's wisdom has guided her all along, and now the path lies open. But the question remains: what comes next? How can she fulfill her calling and embrace her true purpose? Countless challenges loom on the horizon, yet Jaelynn knows that with unwavering determination, she can conquer them all. Embark on an enthralling journey through a post-apocalyptic world, where love and faith intertwine and the human spirit triumphs against ...

🔥 When all seems lost, love becomes the ultimate rebellion. Connor and I have given everything to fight Halcyon’s tyranny. We’ve lost allies, shattered the rebellion, and now all we have left is each other. Escaping the island feels like our only chance—but freedom slips further away with every step. And then it happens. A betrayal so brutal, it breaks us both. Now we’re prisoners of a madman who hides his cruelty behind a mask of faith. If we don’t find a way to expose the truth at the heart of Halcyon, everything—and everyone—we fought for will be lost. The lies are ...

🔥 In a world where love is a crime, we’ll risk everything for each other. Giving my heart to the rebellion was easy. Giving it to Connor—the brooding, reckless leader I can’t seem to resist—was the real danger. Our love isn’t just forbidden; it’s a target painted on our backs. With tensions boiling between those clinging to control and the ones ready to tear it all down, every move we make could spark the collapse of everything we’ve built. And then the betrayal hits. When allies turn into enemies and the rebellion falls into chaos, Connor and I are forced to confront the ...

As the fires of rebellion spread, one thing is clear - war has come to our city. And I find myself at the center of the storm. The government wants their human weapon back. And they'll raze the city to ashes to capture me. With my rebel friends at my side, we've given the people something to believe in. But the darkness only grows. I know what I have to do. Even if it means leaving behind everything I've grown to love, including Jameson. Torn between opposing sides, he's become my enemy...I think. With our forbidden romance clouding my judgment, I no longer know the truth from the lies. But...

They call me criminal. Monster. Cursed. But I'm no killer. I'm just a girl who lost her sister and got stuck with powers I never asked for. Now I'm on the run in a city that wants me dead. My only hope is the rebel group trying to expose the government's sick experiments on people like me. And Jameson - the dreamy agent who makes me feel alive even as he hides dark secrets. With enemies everywhere, I don't know who to trust. But I'll master my gifts and find the truth, or die trying. They stole my life, my hopes, my freedom. Now I'm taking it all back. I guess you could say I'm the monster ...

Being a fugitive wasn't my life's plan. Neither was falling for the enemy. But Jameson makes me feel alive, even as we unlock shocking truths that threaten to tear us apart. With the government's ruthless hunt intensifying, staying hidden gets harder. When a risky mission delivers a piece of my past, I'm forced to become the leader I never wanted to be. The hopes of a generation now rest on my shoulders. But the darkness has plans of its own. I didn't ask for these powers, and I don't want this fight. But with millions of lives at stake, surrender was never an option. I'm Aria Grace, and ...