Two star-crossed lovers fight for a more just world in this searing novel with a critically-acclaimed BBC series adaptation now streaming on NBCUniversal&;s Peacock platform!

Sephy is a Cross: dark-skinned and beautiful, she lives a life of privilege and power. But she&;s lonely, and she burns with injustice at the world she sees around her.

Callum is a nought: pale-skinned and poor, he&;s considered to be less than nothing, there to serve Crosses, but he dreams of a better life.

They&;ve been friends since they were children, and they both know that&;s as far as it can ever go. Noughts and Crosses are fated to be bitter enemies&;love is out of the question.

Then&;in spite of a world that is fiercely against them&;these star-crossed lovers choose each other.

But it comes at a price and as they prepare to protect themselves and their love, they realize that the cost will lead both of them into terrible danger&;and will have shocking repercussions for generations to come.