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Taking an underclass uprising as its starting point, this debut novel tackles the complex social and political aftermath from the intersecting perspectives of Tommy, son of an establishment leader, and Tamsin, daughter of one of the "August 5" rebels. As change progresses, both rise to leadership roles. A rushed climax detracts only slightly from thoughtful, realistic world-building and character development.