A harrowing read given the oppression and the backdrop to the action. I warmed immediately to the two main characters and willed them on in their decisions. An important book for adult and young adult readers.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Brutal speculative fiction with glimpses of a future that seems all too possible. Terrifying.

The main character's voice was clear, as were their motivations. Their interactions with Dune and frustrations with their situation came across vividly through their internal monologue. Because it all takes place in one location and any additional world building is done through flashbacks, it did sometimes feeling like the context was given entirely through the main characters telling us about the society and only offering us glimpses. I wanted to know more but it definitely means you are left more unsettled throughout.

School wise - the swearing, sex and brutality would put it firmly in the KS4+ camp. Not a criticism - it flowed fine in the world being built by the author.