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Synopsis
Sharing both human and hawk genes, a young girl escapes from her cage at a top secret laboratory where she was conceived by military scientists in a botched experiment designed to create stronger soldiers.
Is Dusk appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A science fiction-tinged fantasy about a girl with hawk DNA escaping military captivity. Expect moderate action violence related to escape sequences and experimentation themes, but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, human experimentation, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the unique premise of a hawk-human hybrid fighting for freedom after escaping a secret military lab.