Book details
Compliance (The Dust Chronicles Book 2)
Description
2013 Winner - NJRW Golden Leaf Award for Young Adult Fiction. For Glory, life inside the domed city is anything but safe. After rescuing her brother, Glory returns to Haven as a double agent to locate and save fellow Deviants. Far from her family, Glory faces danger at every turn as she trains to be a Compliance Officer- to track down and subdue her own kind-while she works undercover to rescue as many Deviants as she can. When people she trusts turn against her, Glory questions everything she believes and can no longer tell her allies from her enemies.
Age
12-13
Text complexity
proficient
Length
378 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Continuation of a Gripping Story: 'Compliance' is the second book in 'The Dust Chronicles' series, and it continues the thrilling dystopian narrative that began in 'Deviants'. Readers who enjoyed the first book will want to see how the story evolves and what challenges the protagonist, Glory, faces next.
- Character Development: As the sequel to 'Deviants', 'Compliance' delves deeper into the characters' backgrounds and personalities. Readers will get to see more of Glory's resilience and resourcefulness, as well as the growth and changes in other key characters.
- Expanding the Dystopian World: Maureen McGowan further develops the post-apocalyptic world with its unique societal structure and the ongoing struggle for survival. The book offers more world-building and exploration of the intriguing setting introduced in the first novel.
- Themes of Resistance and Choice: 'Compliance' deals with powerful themes such as resistance against a corrupt system, the importance of making choices, and the fight for freedom. These themes resonate with readers who are interested in stories that not only entertain but also make them think about real-world issues.