The setting: the United States, in a future not so distant from now. After the violent Second Civil War, pro-life and pro-choice sides have reached a compromise. From 0-13, life is sacred. From 13-18, however, parents may retroactively abort or "unwind" undesirable minors. And why not transform societal dross into the good and useful, especially because medical science can use 100% of their bodies for organ transplants? Connor is a rebellious teen whose parents have decided, once and for all, to erase his existence. Risa, a ward of the state and once promising piano prodigy, has fallen short in her musical studies, and due to budget cuts, has been slated for termination. And Lev's devoutly religious family has groomed their youngest son his entire life as a human sacrifice for God and the greater good. Together, the three fight for survival in Neal Shusterman's dark, Swiftian dystopia. A fast-paced, discussion-provoking read, sure to engage even reluctant readers.
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