After the fire

I do not need to record the things that happened to me, and the things I saw. Their spark does not fade inside me, like scars that refuse to disappear. Before, she lived inside the fence. Before, she was never allowed to leave the royal land, never allowed to speak to strangers, and never allowed to express what was on her mind. Because Father John controlled everything. And Father John loved rules. And disobedience to Father John had severe consequences. But behind Father John's words, lies lurked. Outside, the truths were completely different. Then came the fire. Different in every way... exciting and enchanting. *Best-selling author Patrick Ness* "A captivating story of survival and escape... will keep you awake late into the night until you find out the ending." *Best-selling author Maureen Johnson*