Ann Aguirre's thrilling young adult novel Enclave is the story of
two young people in an apocalyptic world--facing dangers, and feelings,
unlike any they've ever known.
New York City has been decimated by war and plague, and most of
civilization has migrated to underground enclaves, where life expectancy
is no more than the early 20's. When Deuce turns 15, she takes on her
role as a Huntress, and is paired with Fade, a teenage Hunter who lived
Topside as a young boy. When she and Fade discover that the neighboring
enclave has been decimated by the tunnel monsters--or Freaks--who seem
to be growing more organized, the elders refuse to listen to warnings.
And when Deuce and Fade are exiled from the enclave, the girl born in
darkness must survive in daylight--guided by Fade's long-ago
memories--in the ruins of a city whose population has dwindled to a few
dangerous gangs.