From best-selling author Shannon A. Thompson comes an exciting new duology in the Bad Bloods universe.

Sixteen-year-old Caleb has been called many things: a patient, a musician, even a prostitute…now he has a new name—son. After his identity is uncovered, Caleb bands together with the family he once rejected in order to save the city of Vendona. But it won’t be easy. Enemies wait around every corner—and so do harsh realities. With Violet and Kuthun by his side though, nothing seems impossible. As Vendona sits on the verge of an economic collapse and a massive hurricane threatens the city, Violet and Caleb must show its citizens how to overcome decades of hostility and division to save themselves.

Standing or not, a sea will rage, a wall may fall, and all will depend on immortal pain and sacrifice.

Reviewed by Melanie Newton

Violence

Language

Romance/Sensuality

Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking

Supernatural Characters: “Bloods” or “Bad Bloods” – Humans with various abilities including Healing, Controlling Fire, Light, Power over plants, absorbing other powers, and animal type powers.

Other: This is part of a series in the future where humans with powers are automatically sentenced to death and their struggle to survive.  There are situations not necessarily reflected in the numbers that may raise questions from younger readers including those regarding terminal illness, and terminology such as brothels/hookers.