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Synopsis
In a world left in ruins by power, broken teenagers carry the weight of what remains. Years ago, humanity collapsed under the wrath of the Shattered—gifted beings who brought governments to their knees before vanishing without a trace. Now, the world is dust, silence, and survival. Ezra sees fragments of a future she can’t control. Kian hides grief behind sarcasm. Riven heals faster than he can forgive himself. Sienna’s touch can kill. Trust is fragile. Power is feared. And something—or someone—is watching. This isn’t about saving the world. It’s about what’s left when the world is already gone.
Is The Future That Isn't appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This dark post-apocalyptic fantasy features superpowered teens dealing with trauma, survivor's guilt, and dangerous abilities in a collapsed world. Expect violence related to past destruction and present survival, emotional intensity around grief and self-harm themes, and moderate language.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include self-harm, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens with superpowers struggle to survive and trust each other in a world destroyed by gifted beings like themselves.