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Synopsis
With energy wars flaring across the globe, oil prices gone crazy, regular power cuts, and soldiers keeping the Outsiders in check, Hunter, one of the privileged of society, is fascinated by the Outsiders, so when he meets Uma he is quickly drawn into her circle of the poor and disenfranchised.
Is Momentum appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA dystopian novel depicts a society divided by energy wars and class conflict, with moderate violence involving soldiers and civil unrest. Themes of social inequality and privilege dominate.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include class struggle, political violence, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Hunter's journey from privilege to understanding injustice as he crosses forbidden class boundaries to join Uma's world.