Blood Flowers

In the dystopian YA novel "Bear," seventeen-year-old Bear lives in the walled town of Calleston, where he is thrust into the upper echelons of society after exhibiting unprecedented abilities during the annual Field Day. However, he soon discovers that it is not all he expected, and he is forced to make decisions that may jeopardize everything he has dreamed of or risk the lives of the people he once lived amongst.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Scholastic

A captivating and explosive new dystopian YA novel that will enthrall fans of The Hunger Games, The Atlas Six, and Leigh Bardugo. Set in the walled town of Calleston, where a stark divide exists between the rich and the poor, seventeen-year-old Bear resides in the lower-class district of Cobbleside, constantly aware of the inequalities between him and the residents of the affluent Roofside. During the town's annual Field Day event, which tests the growing capacities of those who have recently come of age, Bear discovers he possesses unprecedented abilities, catapulting him into the upper echelons of society and granting him access to everything he has ever desired. However, as he delves deeper into this newfound world, Bear begins to realize that it is not all he had imagined. He finds himself surrounded by an uncaring and selfish people, consumed by their own interests and oblivious to the suffering of others.

In this society rife with corruption, Bear becomes unwillingly entangled with the beautiful but spiteful daughter of the Overlord. As he navigates the treacherous waters of power and privilege, Bear is forced to make decisions that could jeopardize his dreams or risk the lives of the people he once called his friends.

"The Wanted" member Jay McGuiness has crafted a breathtaking debut YA novel that explores themes of poverty, class divide, and addiction. With a powerful plot, sweeping romance, and an iconic new YA hero, this book is sure to leave readers captivated and yearning for more.

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702328770