From a beguiling new voice in contemporary fantasy/sci-fi comes a stunning debut about gifted teenagers, hidden pasts, and the cost of survival.

At 14, Tai Jones is alone on the streets of London. He survives by watching the world in a way no one else can: he sees human thoughts and emotions as vivid blooms of colour. A gift that is as beautiful as it is dangerous.

Milly Bythaway has a mind too brilliant to be safe. Calista Matheson is only just beginning to realise her own worth.

When the teenagers are brought together by a mysterious scientist, they uncover a truth that binds them: a past shaped by secret experiments -- and a family they yearn to find.

But when a younger child disappears, everything changes. To save themselves, they must confront their deepest fears and risk their sanity. In the end, they must push their minds beyond every limit --

or lose far more than themselves.

J.Y. Sam's heart-rending debut explores the fragility of human nature, blending science, art, and the natural world.

Perfect for readers of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Never Let Me Go, The Institute, and The House in the Cerulean Sea.

"Exciting, intriguing and gripping, this beautifully written book captures the reader and their imagination from the outset. The descriptions of characters, events and settings enables you to fully visualise and identify with them. A book that will appeal to adults and teenagers which will be remembered long after the reader turns the last page." LoveReading.co.uk

"What an absolutely beautiful story and all-around amazing read! This is definitely going to be one of my Top 15 2021 favorites. Yes, it's THAT good. I loved everything about this book! Sci-Fi Fantasy mix with writing so good you are LIVING the words. I love how the author incorporates nature throughout this story." Amazon.com Reviewer

"I REALLY liked this book! I LOVED the writing and the backstory of each character, as well as the way the author built the world. (It sort of gave me "Mysterious Benedict Society" vibes, but for an older audience.) I loved the use of different languages and cultures, and the way every animal in this book was a well-written supporting character." Goodreads.com

"I love the way the author developed the characters, telling us each of their stories and what they went through. They are really likable and dynamic, and I loved Calista, who was one of the female characters in this book. I loved that no matter what people said to her, she was proud of who she was and always fought for what she wanted." OnlineBookClub.org

"Cinematically written, this captivating mystery blends science fiction and reality to investigate the staggering possibilities that come from genetic alteration." Goodreads.com

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• Publication Date: December 1, 2020
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• Print Length: 516 Pages
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