by Hannah Capin
Ink Yard Press, 2019. 455 pgs. Young Adult Fiction
When the Last Days came, the System Divine promised hope and new worlds upon which to build. The planet of Laterre was settled by wealthy French families and their descendants, but 500 years later the poor are starving, an elite class reigns supreme, and it constantly rains. Whispers of a revolution led by a rebel group have started and hinges on three unlikely heroes: Chatine, a poor thief looking to escape the planet and her family; Marcellus, a military officer with an infamous traitor as a father; and Aloutte, a girl living in an underground refuge protecting the last library on the planet. All three have a role to play in the revolution, but which side will win and what costs will have to be paid? This sweeping reimagining of Les Misérables in a distant solar system is full of heartache and tender moments.
Just like Les Misérables, this book is a lengthy text with vivid descriptions and a host of characters. The plot was slow building and follows the basic story of Les Misérables, but focuses more on the three teenagers and less on the Jean Valjean character. The whole book is full of references and easter eggs of the original story with unique changes and futuristic technology. I would recommend this book to readers who love Les Misérables or enjoy rich detail and complex characters.
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