Olivia is destined to be the future leader of Meliora. She’s smart, rich, and innovative, and she has a pink Identifeye light.
Andy is destined to be a waiter and househusband. His blue Identifeye light prevents him from pursuing his dream of becoming an engineer. After all, who ever heard of a male engineer? But when Andy’s life becomes entangled with Olivia’s and he gets the chance to prove himself on the female stage, everything starts to change.
In a futuristic society where men are second-class citizens and only binary gender norms are acceptable, Andy and Olivia must confront their own beliefs and decide what kind of world they want to live in.
Will they do what is expected or what is right? And will the wrong choice spell disaster?
Fans of Divergent and The Lunar Chronicles will enjoy this original and thought-provoking YA adventure. Get ready for a touch of forbidden love, comedy, an undercurrent of rebellion and an adorable robot bestie.
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“The 716 is the kind of story I want my future children to read. To give them the courage to challenge standards, stand up for one another, and be strong enough to not only embrace change, but create it.” – Goodreads review
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“The 716 by S.J. Pratt had my attention the moment I read the blurb. I knew I was going to like it, but I was surprised by how much I loved it… Highly recommend!” – Readers Favorite review