Flamegrove: A Spark (Book 1 of the Firekeeper series)
"'Now then, first question- when did you begin having critical or negative feelings about the system?" the Chief Administrator probed.'Around a month ago," I answered honestly, forcing myself to remain staring at the wall ahead of me as I revealed this. I searched for some fragment of hope or a sign, though I knew that there was none. Their intense stares sent chills throughout my body.'---------Alexandra Leighwood belongs to a society with a slogan that says it all- "No decisions equals no power, no fighting, no problem." With a fair amount of brainwashing and an ever-present fear of the consequences that come from rebelling, most people bow down to the system, allowing themselves to be utterly controlled and manipulated. But 17-year-old Alexandra, or Alex, is just plain different. Her strong will and determination is exactly what the Administrators DON'T want. Seen as qualities posing a dire threat to society, Alex is in great danger. Will her refusal to give in be her greatest strength, or her greatest weakness?----------TRIGGER WARNING: There is a scene where, in the main character's dream, a character is cutting her wrist. Also there are a couple violent scenes (but they're not gory and not that bad). In addition, Alex is required to undress and shower in front of others. But that's about it!…
