Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman

In a world divided by racial segregation, two childhood friends, Sephy and Callum, find themselves on opposite sides of a deeply entrenched societal divide. Sephy, a member of the ruling Crosses, and Callum, a Nought from the oppressed underclass, navigate a tumultuous landscape of love, prejudice, and political unrest. As their friendship blossoms into a forbidden romance, they must confront the harsh realities of a society that seeks to keep them apart, challenging the status quo and risking everything for a chance at a future together.

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