Winterveil - by Ava Reid (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Bestselling author of A Study in Drowning and Fable for the End of the World Ava Reid is back with a thrilling new duology unlike anything you've read before.

It's a game--until it's war.

• A disgraced politician from a powerful American dynasty.
• A coldly brilliant strategist who will sacrifice anything to win.
• A former pageant queen with a talent that could change the world.
• An expert female soldier with an enigmatic past--and a dangerous secret.

In an alternate future where the Cold War still rages, four precocious teenage criminals with dark skills and darker secrets are offered a fresh start at a secret military academy. But instead of training to end the war, they find themselves on a mysterious mission that will test loyalties, forge romances, and maybe end the world as they know it.

Review Quotes

Julian, Klaudia, Nadiya and Giselle are each well-rounded characters in their own right, but the charm of Winterveil is in the ways they interact. The looming backdrop of a never-ending war also adds a sense of dystopian doom throughout the novel, contrasting the individuality of each character's coming of age with worldwide consequences. The novel sets up an entire world, allowing for the story to seep beyond the walls of a typical dark academia story.
Winterveil is full of mystery and heart, and as its ending sets up a sequel, prepare for another exciting series from Ava Reid. - BookPage

It's a tense, fast-paced race to a cliff-hanger of a conclusion to this duology starter. Each character is easy to root for and immaculately rendered as sympathetic, despite distinct flaws. An absolute must-read for dystopian readers and history enthusiasts alike. - Booklist Reviews (starred review)

"Reid is well regarded for her lyrical writing and nuanced characters; here she paints a vivid portrait of a world fallen to climate change and capitalism, juxtaposed against the ways love is redemptive. VERDICT A dark dystopian novel for readers craving something more mature than The Hunger Games. Perfect for high school collections." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"A dark and gripping feminist tale." - Kirkus Reviews