Want - by Cindy Pon (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Set in a near-future Taipei plagued by pollution, a group of teens risk everything to save their city in this thrilling novel from critically acclaimed author Cindy Pon.

Jason Zhou survives in a divided society where the elite use their wealth to buy longer lives. The rich wear special suits, protecting them from the pollution and viruses that plague the city, while those without suffer illness and early deaths. Frustrated by his city's corruption and still grieving the loss of his mother who died as a result of it, Zhou is determined to change things, no matter the cost.

With the help of his friends, Zhou infiltrates the lives of the wealthy in hopes of destroying the international Jin Corporation from within. Jin Corp not only manufactures the special suits the rich rely on, but they may also be manufacturing the pollution that makes them necessary.

Yet the deeper Zhou delves into this new world of excess and wealth, the more muddled his plans become. And against his better judgment, Zhou finds himself falling for Daiyu, the daughter of Jin Corp's CEO. Can Zhou save his city without compromising who he is, or destroying his own heart?

Review Quotes

"Vividly conjured...positively chilling." --The New York Times Book Review

"Fresh, compelling--and timely." --Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Carve the Mark and the Divergent series

"An exciting, socially conscious futuristic thriller." --Kirkus Reviews

"Pon excels as this society's architect, constructing sights, sounds, and smells that make this Taipei come alive." --Booklist

"A strong sci-fi novel that will entice an array of readers." --School Library Journal

"A gripping, fast read that blends cultural elements, edgy tech, and a future coming out of a recognizable pollution-heavy current path." --BCCB

"Cindy Pon's sci-fi debut envisions a world that could very easily become our own." --Beth Revis, author of the New York Times bestselling Across the Universe series

"A story brimming with high-octane action. What a rollercoaster!" --Marie Lu, author of the New York Times bestselling The Young Elites trilogy

"You will not find a more plausible or terrifying dystopian future, and if you've always wanted to visit Taipei, this book is a first-class ticket." --Ann Aguirre, author of the New York Times bestselling Razorland trilogy

"Fast-paced, utterly engrossing, and highly recommended." --Leah Cypess, author of Mistwood