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In *The Darkest Legacy*, 17‑year‑old Zu narrates a brutal, yet hopeful journey through a society that suppresses psychic abilities. Facing government persecution, she draws strength from loyalty and personal growth, illustrating the power of resistance and the importance of interpersonal connections in a hostile environment.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Science Fiction
Authors: Alexandra Bracken
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