49 pages • 1 hour read
Kat FallsDark Life
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Dark Life, set in a post-apocalyptic East Coast America mostly submerged by water, follows teenage pioneer Ty Townson, who has special underwater abilities called Dark Gifts. Ty discovers a government conspiracy involving experimentation on children with these powers. As he battles outlaws and navigates government threats, Ty aids Gemma Straid in searching for her missing brother, who is tied to both the outlaws and the conspiracy. The novel addresses themes of self-acceptance, community support, and moral conflict against government abuses. Topics involving child experimentation and government oppression appear in the book.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Dark Life by Kat Falls delivers a thrilling underwater adventure with imaginative world-building and strong character development. Reviewers laud its unique setting and fast-paced plot, though some point out inconsistencies in scientific details. Both teens and adults will find this dystopian story engaging despite minor flaws.
Who Should Read Dark Life?
Readers who would enjoy Dark Life by Kat Falls are typically young adults who love thrilling, dystopian adventures set in underwater worlds. Fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Divergent by Veronica Roth will likely appreciate the novel's fast-paced plot, unique setting, and strong, resourceful characters.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
690L