Gathering Blue (The Giver #2) by Lois Lowry After helping herself to Naomi’s

After helping herself to Naomi’s car and cash

black handprints are appearing on doorways

this brilliant psychological thriller asks: Is something really a lie if you believe it's the truth

and insightful analysis

Hoover described it in 2016 as "the hardest book I've ever written

Gathering Blue (The Giver #2) by Lois Lowry After helping herself to Naomi’sThe astonishing sequel to The GiverOrphaned and physically flawed in a civilization that shuns and discards the weak, Kira faces a frightening uncertain future. When she is summoned by the Council if Guardians, Kira prepares to fight for her life, but the Council has unexpected plans for her. Now Kira faces new responsibilities. On her quest for truth, she discovers things that will change her life forever.