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In a meticulously controlled world, every moment of life is regulated — from counted blinks and precisely eight hours of sleep to a dinner at nine o’clock on the dot. For Alice, this has been the only reality she has known. She has never looked beyond the walls, never asked “what if”, never allowed herself to doubt. Awakening to the regime’s hidden truth, Alice must question everything.
Cities of Smoke, the first installment of the Trilogy Fire, thrusts young adult readers into a dystopian society where freedom is suppressed and conformity demanded. Author Joana Marcus crafts a world of exacting routines and silent rebellion: the façade of order conceals tension, desperation and a yearning for change. As alliances shift and hidden powers stir, Alice confronts the impossible — how far will she go to reclaim what was stolen?
Perfect for fans of dystopian YA with strong female protagonists and high-stakes world-building, this novel blends gripping suspense, emotional breakthroughs and a rebellion that rises from the most controlled of settings. With 496 pages of immersive narrative (Spanish edition) and a promise of more to come in volumes two and three, Cities of Smoke is an entrance into a trilogy that questions our deepest assumptions about freedom, identity and resistance. Begin the journey today.