About this book
In Monument 14: Savage Drift, the stunningly fierce conclusion to the Monument 14 trilogy, author Emmy Laybourne ups the stakes even higher for a group of kids who have continually survived the unthinkable. Can they do so one last time? It's over. Dean, Alex, and the other survivors of the Monument 14 have escaped the disaster zone and made it to the safety of a Canadian refugee camp. Some of the kids have been reunited with their families, and everyone is making tentative plans for the future. And then, Niko learns that his lost love, Josie, has survived! Or is it? For Josie, separated from the group and presumed dead, life has gone from bad to worse. Trapped in a terrible prison camp with other exposed O's and traumatized by her experiences, she has given up all hope of rescue. Meanwhile, scared by the government's unusual interest in her pregnancy, Astrid—along with her two protectors, Dean and Jake—joins Niko on his desperate quest to be reunited with Josie. Praise for Monument 14: Savage Drift: “Fans of the trilogy will likely be looking for this title.” —VOYA “Gritty and violent, this is a tale of endurance and tenderness, with a group of teens who will do whatever it takes to protect the people they love.” —The Horn Book “A dizzying alternating-perspective climax.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Monument 14: Savage Drift" was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its portrayal of violence. The ban was influenced by formal complaints from parents and local advocacy groups concerned about the book's content. Specific instances of challenges were noted in states like Texas and Florida, where school boards voted to remove the book from library shelves, citing its inappropriate themes for young readers. As of now, the ban remains upheld in these districts, with ongoing discussions about its potential reinstatement.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | Violence |