When sixteen-year-old Deka fails her village's blood ritual to join their ranks, she also mysteriously repels deathshriek monsters and is dubbed a demon. Attempts to assassinate her fail, and her only option seems to be to join the ranks of the alaki in the capitol city, who are training to destroy the deathshrieks. But the more Deka learns about those who recruited her, the more she suspects their motives. Iowa High School Award 2022-2023. http://www.mackinvia.com/7276947 .

Series information from publisher. Also know as The deathless series. LEXILE 780 FIC. https://www.teachingbooks.net/qlyv8o3 .