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Pub Date Aug 25 2026 | Archive Date Aug 25 2026


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Description

From the prize-winning author of the Mirror Visitor  quartet comes dystopian, heart-stopping  adventure. Everyone has an Instinct. And everything is perfect.

Deluxe hardcover edition with spot gloss and sprayed edges

In a world ruled by “We” each person has a role, a direction, a mission assigned by their Instinct. No deviation. No freedom—Instinct is irrepressible and serves the Collective. But if young Goliath, a shattered Protector, saves lives, it’s also because he dreams of becoming a Saint. And Claire, hiding behind her Instinct as a Confidante, bears a secret that could shake the entire system.

When some students begin disappearing into silence, Claire and Goliath find themselves questioning everything. Determined to uncover the truth, they follow forbidden trails, escape a murderous Archangel, and discover that “We” is not at all what it seems. The Instinctive Bureaucracy is impenetrable, and the detractors of the Collective work in the shadows, but one thing connects them all: their certainties are about to be shattered.

From the prize-winning author of the Mirror Visitor  quartet comes dystopian, heart-stopping  adventure. Everyone has an Instinct. And everything is perfect.

Deluxe hardcover edition with spot gloss...


A Note From the Publisher

TARGET CONSUMER
- Fans of Veronica Roth, Pierce Brown, and Philip Reeve
- YA readers and readers of dystopian fiction and fantasy 
- Readers who loved Malorie Blackman’s Noughts and Crosses, The Hunger Games trilogy, Silver Elite by Dani Francis, Marie Lu’s Legend trilogy, Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid, Uglies by Scott Westerfield 

KEY SELLING POINTS
- New standalone novel by the author of The Mirror Visitor Quartet
Deluxe hardcover edition with spot gloss and sprayed edges
- Winner: Prix Utopiales Jeunesse; Winner: Prix Étrange Jeunesse 2025; Longlisted for the Grand Prix SGDL du Roman Jeunesse 2025; Shortlisted for Prix Fandival 2026 
- Early proofs, physical and on Netgalley 
- Wide-reaching press campaign, to include YA, fantasy and speculative fiction publications  
- Bookstagram & Booktok campaigns, readalongs, competitions and games 
- Bookseller outreach, pre-order and marketing campaigns, POS materials

TARGET CONSUMER
- Fans of Veronica Roth, Pierce Brown, and Philip Reeve
- YA readers and readers of dystopian fiction and fantasy 
- Readers who loved Malorie Blackman’s Noughts and Crosses, The...


Advance Praise

“Christelle Dabos dares to change, moving from romantic fantasy to dystopia, and she succeeds. We is breathtaking.”—Corse Matin

“Dabos once again shows her ability to construct unpredictable and fascinating plots.”—Il Libraio  

“Unique…unsettling… ultimately moving.”—Le pélerin

Praise for Christelle Dabos and The Mirror Visitor Quartet 

★ “Spectacular settings, exquisitely rendered characters.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Pulse-pounding suspense, memorable characters, rival clans and elaborate political arrangements rooted in myth.” —The Buffalo News

“A series that is nothing like any YA book series on the shelves today.”—Barnes & Noble Review

“Your next YA obsession.”—Entertainment Weekly

“This is a first-class fantasy series, enjoyable for the complexity and richness of the landscape and the unique nature of the characters. Imaginative, filled with suspense and with a satisfying sense of place, it is not to be missed. Highly recommended.”—Eric Boss, MPIBA

“Imagine the poisonous politics of Versailles in a glittering, steampunk world of quill pens, airships, masks, illusions and murderous courtiers.”—The Wall Street Journal

“Dabos has managed the rarely seen triad of complex worldbuilding, nuanced character development, and enthralling plot, even making it look easy. Not a seam shows in this intricate narrative weave that centers on and empowers an endearingly bookish and clumsy anti-heroine without insisting she change.”—Kirkus Reviews

★ “The unusual settings, original characters, dark intrigue, originality, and fast-moving plot result in a book that leaves readers eagerly awaiting the next volume.”―School Library Journal (Starred Review)

★ “A captivating fantasy thriller rife with magic and intrigue.”―Foreword Reviews (Starred Review)

"This French best-seller, the first in Dabos’ immersive Mirror Visitor quartet, holds as much appeal for adult fantasy readers as for teens.”―Booklist

“Christelle Dabos dares to change, moving from romantic fantasy to dystopia, and she succeeds. We is breathtaking.”—Corse Matin

“Dabos once again shows her ability to construct unpredictable and...


Marketing Plan

Marketing & Publicity 

  • Print & e-galleys available 
  • Social Media campaign 
  • National and regional media

Marketing & Publicity 

  • Print & e-galleys available 
  • Social Media campaign 
  • National and regional media

Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9798889662044
PRICE $22.00 (USD)
PAGES 480

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