The Brokenhearted
The Brokenhearted by Amelia Kahaney, published by HarperCollins on October 8, 2013, is a young adult fiction novel that presents a unique twist on the superhero narrative. The story follows Anthem Fleet, a gifted ballerina and heiress, who is drawn into a perilous world after meeting the enigmatic Gavin. Following a tragic turn of events, Anthem finds herself resurrected in an underground lab with a bionic heart, granting her extraordinary abilities. As she navigates this gritty landscape, her primary goal becomes clear: to uncover the truth behind Gavin’s disappearance and seek vengeance against those who betrayed her.
Readers will discover a richly imagined setting in Bedlam, a city characterized by stark contrasts between wealth and lawlessness. The narrative explores themes of friendship, violence, and the complexities of personal transformation. Anthem’s journey is not just about revenge; it also delves into the emotional turmoil of her new existence and the darker secrets that accompany her second chance at life. With 368 pages, this edition invites readers into a world where technology and humanity intertwine, challenging the boundaries of identity and morality.
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Perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer’s The Lunar Chronicles and Marie Lu’s Legend series, Amelia Kahaney’s The Brokenhearted is a gorgeous, gritty, and imaginative take on the superhero story. Anthem Fleet, talented ballerina and heir to the Fleet fortune, has always been closely guarded by her parents in their penthouse apartment. Lured by the handsome and dangerous Gavin, Anthem is drawn into the dark and exhilarating world on the wrong side of town. But when the couple runs into trouble, Gavin goes missing and Anthem winds up dead . . . only to awaken in an underground lab with a bionic heart ticking in her chest. Now she can run faster, jump higher, fight better. But the only thing that matters to her is getting Gavin back. And when she uncovers the sinister truth behind those she trusted the most, she is determined to use her newfound powers for the ultimate revenge. Set in the ruined fictional landscape of Bedlam, a Gotham-like city, this tale of heartbreak and revenge is both gripping and cinematic. A dead ballerina given a second chance. A bionic heart beating for vengeance. YA Superhero Origin Story: Talented ballerina Anthem Fleet dies and is reborn with a bionic heart, trading her pointe shoes for superhuman strength and a burning need for answers. High-Stakes Revenge Thriller: Anthem hunts the people who left her for dead, determined to make them pay, even if it means becoming the monster they created. Gritty Cyberpunk World: Explore the rain-slicked, neon-lit streets of Bedlam, a city split between the glittering rich and the lawless poor, where technology can bring you back from the dead—for a price. A Dark Second Chance: Her new life comes with a single focus: find the boy she died for. But the truth about Gavin might be a deadlier secret than her own.
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