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Synopsis
Fleeing before a relentless army, Todd has carried a desperately wounded Viola right into the hands of their worst enemy, Mayor Prentiss. Immediately separated from Viola and imprisoned, Todd is forced to learn the ways of the Mayor's new order. But what secrets are hiding just outside of town?
Is Ask and the Answer appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA dystopian sequel contains strong violence including imprisonment, warfare, and torture themes. The intensity escalates from the first book with dark themes of captivity and moral compromise under an oppressive regime.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include torture, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by Todd's desperate situation as he's separated from Viola and forced to navigate the dangerous politics of the Mayor's totalitarian society.