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Synopsis
The YA debut from award-winning author, Stuart White.
IN A NAMELESS WORLD, ONE HERO RISES BY DISCOVERING THEIR IDENTITY.
In a dystopian world dominated by genetic perfection and numbered gene pools, sixteen-year-old E820927, known as Seven, yearns for an identity beyond his assigned number.
To escape a life as a Nameless Exile, and become a citizen of the Realm, he must pass a loyalty test to prove his allegiance to the totalitarian Autokratōr.
But as the truth unfolds, Seven faces a difficult choice between revenge, love and discovering his identity.
Review
A brilliant, fast-paced YA dystopian novel that’s gritty, brutal, and packs an emotional punch. The amazing, futuristic world-building, action packed plot, and gripping revelations made this a thrilling page-turner!
The story cleverly explores identity – knowing who they are and their parentage, being told who they are meant to be, and forging an identity on their own terms. It delves into the meaning of identity and its link to our humanity and raises some thought-provoking questions.
White crafts a bleak future where everyone is just a number and the opportunity to be given a name is held over the Realm hopefuls forcing blind loyalty and obedience. Individuality is eradicated and emotions are suppressed. It’s a frightening, isolating world where those in charge rule through fear and pain. As the chapters move forward a sense of foreboding infiltrates the pages, it’s tense and unexpected, and the danger and desperation are tangible.
Seven is ambitious, brave, and so much more than a name! I was engrossed in his story, he endures so much and his entire belief system is shattered. As secrets and lies stack up, he doesn’t know who he can trust and is forced to make impossible choices with heartbreaking consequences!
I really enjoyed the relationship between Six and Seven. Six is smart, loyal, and their close bond was touching to see through the dark times. It was a bonus to hear the thoughts of Six and to experience some of the chapters from her perspective.
With help from unlikely allies and with the burden of knowledge weighing him down, Seven must decide what’s important in his quest for the truth and the ultimate fight for a better tomorrow.
The Nameless is an entertaining story about revenge, love, family, and survival. I can’t wait to see where Seven’s journey takes us next!
For dystopian fans of THE LAST OF US, THE MAZE RUNNER, and THE HUNGER GAMES.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
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