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Adaptation

Malinda Lo (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesReese Holloway #1
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.63

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Best Friend's Brother

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

In the aftermath of a series of plane crashes caused by birds, seventeen-year-old Reese and her debate-team partner, David, receive medical treatment at a secret government facility and become tangled in a conspiracy that is, according to Reese's friend, Julian, connected with aliens and UFOs.

Is Adaptation appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This YA sci-fi thriller features plane crashes, government conspiracies, and medical experimentation at a secret facility. Contains moderate suspense and a bisexual teenage protagonist exploring her identity.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and medical experimentation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will love the mystery of what really happened after the crashes and the conspiracy involving aliens and secret government operations.

Tags

Science FictionMysteryConspiracy ThrillerLGBTQ+ YA