Fallen by Lauren Kate

This document contains excerpts from "Fallen" by Lauren Kate, a novel introducing Lucinda "Luce" Price as she navigates a mysterious new reform school called Sword & Cross after an unexplained incident involving a fire and a boy named Trevor. The text reveals Luce's attempts to comprehend her perplexing past and adapt to the school's strict surveillance, where she meets a diverse group of students including the enigmatic Daniel, the charming Cam, and her quirky friend Arriane, alongside the insightful Penn. As Luce experiences strange visions and encounters, she gradually uncovers shocking truths about herself, Daniel, and the other students, realizing they are all fallen angels caught in an ancient celestial conflict. The narrative culminates with Luce gaining a profound understanding of her recurring past lives and her eternal, yet dangerous, connection with Daniel, setting the stage for future events.