Description
Cent is a teenager caught between her unique heritage and the ordinary experiences of adolescence. With parents like Davy and Millie, the world’s only teleporters, she grapples with expectations and the weight of her lineage. Cent longs for a sense of normalcy in her life, a difficult quest when her family’s extraordinary abilities set them apart.
As Cent navigates high school challenges, she learns to harness her own burgeoning powers, which complicates both her social life and her understanding of herself. With each new revelation about her abilities comes a blend of excitement and fear. The pressures of fitting in, making friends, and the allure of powerful gifts provide an intricate backdrop for her journey of self-discovery.
The story captures the essence of being young, exploring identity, and facing life's hurdles, both ordinary and extraordinary. Cent's journey becomes one of empowerment as she learns that embracing her uniqueness is the pathway to truly belonging.
As Cent navigates high school challenges, she learns to harness her own burgeoning powers, which complicates both her social life and her understanding of herself. With each new revelation about her abilities comes a blend of excitement and fear. The pressures of fitting in, making friends, and the allure of powerful gifts provide an intricate backdrop for her journey of self-discovery.
The story captures the essence of being young, exploring identity, and facing life's hurdles, both ordinary and extraordinary. Cent's journey becomes one of empowerment as she learns that embracing her uniqueness is the pathway to truly belonging.
Book Details
Format
Kindle
Pages
369 pages
Language
English
Published
Jan 8, 2013
Publisher
Tor Books
Editions
5 editions