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Border Breakers: Kids of the Line
Border Kids of the LineA gripping dystopian thriller about survival, rebellion, and the fight for freedom.
The Phoenix Line was built to keep people out. Or so they say.
A thousand miles of electrified steel, patrolled by automated drones, surveillance towers, and deadly force—the Line divides the fractured remains of North America. On one side, the Northern Federation, a utopia built on clean energy, AI governance, and absolute control. On the other, the United American States, a starving wasteland clinging to the past. In between? A generation caught in the crossfire.
Tina Regalado has spent her life working under the hum of the Phoenix Line, believing its promise of safety and order. But when she hesitates to pull the trigger on a desperate border-runner, she starts to see the cracks in the Federation’s perfect system. On the other side of the fence, Ryan Whitecloud isn’t just watching—he’s planning. The drones, the patrol routes, the gaps in the grid—if there’s a way out of the UAS, he’s going to find it. And when he crosses paths with Dru, a rogue hacker who’s uncovered a century-old secret buried beneath the Line, everything changes.
Because the Line isn’t just a border—it’s a lie.
A forgotten tunnel, a hidden history, a sabotage mission that could bring down the system—if they can survive what’s waiting underground. As the Line’s AI defenses close in and the Federation prepares to seal its borders forever, Tina, Ryan, and their unlikely allies must make an impossible escape while they still can… or break the Line for good.
🚨 Perfect for fans of Marie Lu’s Legend, Veronica Roth’s Divergent, and Pierce Brown’s Red Rising, Border Breakers is a pulse-pounding sci-fi thriller where technology, power, and rebellion collide.
The truth is out there. But crossing the Line means risking everything.
The Phoenix Line was built to keep people out. Or so they say.
A thousand miles of electrified steel, patrolled by automated drones, surveillance towers, and deadly force—the Line divides the fractured remains of North America. On one side, the Northern Federation, a utopia built on clean energy, AI governance, and absolute control. On the other, the United American States, a starving wasteland clinging to the past. In between? A generation caught in the crossfire.
Tina Regalado has spent her life working under the hum of the Phoenix Line, believing its promise of safety and order. But when she hesitates to pull the trigger on a desperate border-runner, she starts to see the cracks in the Federation’s perfect system. On the other side of the fence, Ryan Whitecloud isn’t just watching—he’s planning. The drones, the patrol routes, the gaps in the grid—if there’s a way out of the UAS, he’s going to find it. And when he crosses paths with Dru, a rogue hacker who’s uncovered a century-old secret buried beneath the Line, everything changes.
Because the Line isn’t just a border—it’s a lie.
A forgotten tunnel, a hidden history, a sabotage mission that could bring down the system—if they can survive what’s waiting underground. As the Line’s AI defenses close in and the Federation prepares to seal its borders forever, Tina, Ryan, and their unlikely allies must make an impossible escape while they still can… or break the Line for good.
🚨 Perfect for fans of Marie Lu’s Legend, Veronica Roth’s Divergent, and Pierce Brown’s Red Rising, Border Breakers is a pulse-pounding sci-fi thriller where technology, power, and rebellion collide.
The truth is out there. But crossing the Line means risking everything.
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Published February 23, 2025
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February 24, 2025
A Heart-Pounding Dystopian Tale That Feels Way Too Real
You know those books that suck you in so fast you forget to eat, sleep, or function? Border Breakers: Kids of the Line is that book. But what makes it even more gripping—and honestly, a little terrifying—is how plausible this future feels.
If 1984 and The Hunger Games had a rebellious, adrenaline-fueled grandchild, this would be it. A hundred years from now, the Phoenix Line divides the ultra-controlled Northern Federation from the crumbling United American States. Tina, raised to enforce the border, starts questioning everything when she hesitates to take a shot. On the other side, Ryan is desperate to escape, teaming up with Dru, a rogue hacker who’s uncovered a game-changing secret. Because the Line isn’t just a border—it’s a lie.
What makes this book unforgettable? The characters. They’re sharp, spunky, and real—you feel every risk they take. The action is relentless, the twists hit hard, and the story makes you think about control, security, and the future we could be heading toward.
If you love fast-paced dystopian thrillers that keep you up all night, this is your next read. Buckle up—you’re in for a ride.
You know those books that suck you in so fast you forget to eat, sleep, or function? Border Breakers: Kids of the Line is that book. But what makes it even more gripping—and honestly, a little terrifying—is how plausible this future feels.
If 1984 and The Hunger Games had a rebellious, adrenaline-fueled grandchild, this would be it. A hundred years from now, the Phoenix Line divides the ultra-controlled Northern Federation from the crumbling United American States. Tina, raised to enforce the border, starts questioning everything when she hesitates to take a shot. On the other side, Ryan is desperate to escape, teaming up with Dru, a rogue hacker who’s uncovered a game-changing secret. Because the Line isn’t just a border—it’s a lie.
What makes this book unforgettable? The characters. They’re sharp, spunky, and real—you feel every risk they take. The action is relentless, the twists hit hard, and the story makes you think about control, security, and the future we could be heading toward.
If you love fast-paced dystopian thrillers that keep you up all night, this is your next read. Buckle up—you’re in for a ride.
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