Deception

Secrets are Sophie's specialty. But when her own secrets threaten to destroy the Underground, Sophie must risk everything to save it. She flees the fortified walls of Queenstown and ventures through the desolate lands of the Federated Republic of America to reach the Underground's hidden mountain sanctuary. She's a master of secrets, but when Sophie arrives at the mountain stronghold, she is met with chaos and shocking betrayal. Her determination to save the Underground is tested when her friend Rich is brutally killed by those she trusted. Can Sophie save the Underground and escape with her life, or will her secrets be buried in the mountains forever? This novella is Book 1.5 of the Divided young adult dystopian series and features a secondary character from the novels. It is best read after Divided Book 1: Divided. Sophie's side quest story contains no spoilers. It is best read after Divided Book 1: Divided. Sophie's side quest story contains no spoilers. Author's Content Warning: death on page (secondary character), drugging and kidnapping, being held against one's own will, and physical violence.