Family, camaraderie, and Tella's bond with her furry Pandora companion matter just as much in getting her through the first part of her life-and-death race.' - Publishers Weekly 'Non-stop action and thrilling adventure will keep readers turning the pages.

Importantly, although male-female chemistry is definitely present, the emotional drive of the novel doesn't rely on romance. Scott captures the essence of what it means to sacrifice one's self for a loved one.'- VOYA'Tella is an especially strong and likable character, which makes this gripping adventure all the more enjoyable.'- Booklist, Praise for FIRE & FLOOD: 'Scott holds her own in attitude and taut action, and Tella's voice is feminine, smart, and sassy. Family, camaraderie, and Tella's bond with her furry Pandora companion matter just as much in getting her through the first part of her life-and-death race.'- Publishers Weekly'Non-stop action and thrilling adventure will keep readers turning the pages. Praise for FIRE & FLOOD:'Scott holds her own in attitude and taut action, and Tella's voice is feminine, smart, and sassy. And one big question emerges: Why have so many fallen sick in the first place?Victoria Scott's breathtaking novel grabs readers by the throat and doesn't let go. But all the Contenders are after the Cure for people they love, and there's no guarantee that Tella (or any of them) will survive the race.The jungle is terrifying, the clock is ticking, and Tella knows she can't trust the allies she makes. It's an epic race across jungle, desert, ocean, and mountain that could win her the prize she desperately desires: the Cure for her brother's illness. She's lost her friends, her parents are driving her crazy, her brother is dying-and she's helpless to change anything.Until she receives mysterious instructions on how to become a Contender in the Brimstone Bleed.

Her brother is sick, and when a dozen doctors can't determine what's wrong, her parents decide to move to the middle of nowhere for the fresh air. What would you do to save someone you love? Time is slipping away.Tella Holloway is losing it.

Fire and flood victoria scott