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Synopsis
Doppelgangers are monsters, hardwired for murder.They are not supposed to have doubts, but this one does. He wishes he could be different. More human, maybe. But even that can't stop him from killing people so he can take their places and live their lives. He has to do it; it's who he is.But when the doppelganger murders a small-town teenager, assumes his shape, and takes over his life, he's shocked by the world he steps into. Engulfed in a whirlwind of peer pressure, messy family dynamics, and a provocative relationship with a beautiful girl, he quickly learns that there's more than one way to be human, and many ways to be a monster.Told in the tortured voice of a most extraordinary teen, this contemporary gothic romance brews a captivating combination of violence, desire, and atonement. Here is the story of a monster yearning for a human life.
Is Doppelganger appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A doppelganger murders a teen and assumes his identity, exploring what it means to be human through violence, desire, and eventual atonement. Contains on-page murder, identity theft, and mature thematic content about monstrosity and humanity.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and death of child (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by the tortured voice of a monster trying to understand humanity while trapped in a stolen life.