This book was originally published under the name Kady Cross.
Emily O'Brien has seen and experienced her share of suffering, but she refuses to be a victim. She's incredibly smart and resourceful and has the ability to 'speak' to machines. Not wanting to be afraid anymore, she's going to tell the boy she loves exactly how she feels for him, but Emily's plans are sabotaged when an old enemy resurfaces with a horrifying plan. Kidnapped and on her own, Emily must try to not only save the boy she loves, but also an innocent automaton rapidly evolving into a human hybrid, and the entire country. Meanwhile, her friends battle an unseen enemy that will ultimately push one of them to the breaking point and -- if they can't stop it -- death.
Can Emily, Sam, Finley, Griffin and Jasper finally escape the Machinist and his evil plans? Or has he truly trapped them once and for all?
A really good series: well written,well edited, and characters draw in the reader to a point of being invested. Long term story line has great potential for the next book, as it concludes the current story. Recommend without reservation for a fun read.