“Fans of James Dashner， Margaret Peterson Haddix， and Patrick Ness need look no further.” —Kirkus Reviews ? They were sent there to die. Now they will fight back. ? The Brothers of the Ikkuma Pit know no mothers. Abandoned at birth， they dwell in a volcanic pit far removed from the outside world. No one inside the Pit knows what’s beyond the forest that surrounds it. No one has ever come back to tell them. ? Until now. ? “McIsaac’s debut fantasy novel is fast-paced and heartstopping.” —School Library Journal? ? “The novel is urgently gritty， with rich worldbuilding and plenty of action.” —Publishers Weekly ? “Fans of Rick Riordan and Anthony Horowitz will want to read this action-filled debut novel that offers a new world to enjoy and a new underdog to root for.” —Booklist ?"Contemplative readers will be left with questions to ponder and ethical decisions to mull as well as a satisfying and tense read."--The Bulletin???