Uninvited: A Chilling YA Novel About a Girl Branded a Killer by Her DNA

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by Sophie Jordan

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From New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan, Uninvited is a chilling and suspenseful story about a girl whose DNA brands her a killer, perfect for fans of The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer and Shatter Me. Davy had everything—a terrific boyfriend, the homecoming crown, a bright future at Juilliard—but when her genetic tests come back positive for Homicidal Tendency Syndrome, she loses it all. Uninvited from her prestigious school, avoided by her friends and family, she is placed in a special class with other "carriers" who are treated like the murderers they someday might become. Only Sean, a fellow HTS carrier, can relate to her new life and tells her that she alone controls her actions—not the code embedded into her DNA. But even if she can learn to trust him, can Davy trust herself? Don’t miss the continuation of Davy’s journey in Unleashed, the romantic, high-stakes conclusion! YA Dystopian World: In a near-future America, a single DNA test for the "kill gene" can erase a perfect life, turning a beloved prodigy into a feared outcast overnight. - Good Girl, Bad Boy: She was the homecoming queen with a future at Juilliard. He’s an imprinted carrier who trusts no one. When they’re thrown together, they’re the only ones who understand each other. - Fate vs. Free Will: Davy’s DNA says she’s a killer, but Sean insists she controls her own destiny. In a world that’s already condemned her, the most dangerous battle will be the one she fights with herself. - High-Stakes Thriller: From being shunned by friends and family to navigating a dangerous new class full of carriers, this suspenseful story is packed with tension and twists that will keep you guessing. “Firelight soars to dizzying heights, combining forbidden love, scorching romance, and thrilling danger.” - Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy Kiersten White, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of PARANORMALCY Praise for the Firelight series: “The Firelight series is a rare sparkling gem. I delved into the mystical world and discovered a fast–paced, gripping story. …Anytime my readers ask for a book recommendation, I always say, ‘Read Sophie Jordan!’” - Colleen Houck, author of NEW YORK TIMES bestselling TIGER’S CURSE “Magnificent and masterful! A world so captivating, you’ll never want to leave!” - Kerrelyn Sparks, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author on FIRELIGHT “Jordan’s compelling addition to the supernatural star–crossed lovers theme is equal parts taut suspense and sensuous romance.” - Booklist Booklist on FIRELIGHT “This imaginative and intense story leaves you wanting more.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) on VANISH “Just surrender to the sizzle.” - Kirkus Reviews on FIRELIGHT UNINVITED asks the question: will you let the world define who you are or will you choose to define yourself? Put simply: I loved this book! - Carrie Ryan, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth series A riveting, disconcerting vision of a near–future corrupted by genetic profiling. Thoroughly unputdownable. - Rachel Vincent, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author “this fast-paced story is a solid addition to the dystopian genre.” - Booklist You can't change your DNA . . . even when it says you're a murderer. When Davy tests positive for Homicidal Tendency Syndrome, aka "the kill gene," she loses everything. She doesn't feel any different, but genes don't lie. One day Davy will kill someone. Uninvited from her prep school, Davy is thrown into a special class for HTS carriers. She couldn't be more different from her fellow classmates, especially Sean, whose "H" tattoo is proof of his violent past. But with no one else to turn to, Sean might be the only person she can trust. Maybe he's not as dangerous as he seems. Or maybe Davy is just as deadly. Sophie Jordan  grew up in the Texas hill country, where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she’s the  New York Times ,  USA Today,  and international bestselling author of more than fifty novels. She now lives in Houston with her family. When she’s not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her kids), and streaming anything that has a happily ever after.

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