The first in the series by K.D. Berry; Under the Red: Juliana is the tragic story told by an adolescent girl growing up in a backward, suppressive society. She struggles with depression and paranoia revolving around a secret that she believes her family is hiding from her. The pressure she feels increases as her family pushes her to be accepted to the School of Ascension; to elevate herself and her family to a worry-free life. In the path of her ascending is the presence of Arnoe Mills; the annoying and wealthy top student in her class. All believe Arnoe to be the likely person selected for the School ahead of Juliana. Things become more involved when, after realizing she has feelings for Arnoe, he disappears from the province. As the stress of her small world overwhelms her from all directions, Juliana learns of what happens to Arnoe. As a result, she uncontrollably acts out in a most hanus manner. There is no magic, or superpowers in this world. So, she has to do the best she can, with what, and who she has.
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