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Once we were

Kat Zhang (2013)

SubgenreLow Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages342 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.68/5 (3441)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

"In the sequel to What's Left of Me, fifteen-year-old Addie and Eva struggle to share their body as they are drawn deeper into the fight for hybrid freedom from the government's oppression"-- Fifteen-year-old Addie and Eva struggle to share their body as they are drawn deeper into the fight for hybrid freedom from the government's oppression. Book #2

Is Once we were appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Two souls sharing one body fight against government persecution of hybrids. Contains themes of medical experimentation, systemic oppression, and moderate action violence appropriate for teens.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include ableism, government oppression, and identity erasure (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with the unique premise of two minds in one body fighting for their right to exist and the rebellion against an oppressive system.

Tags

DystopianScience Fiction ElementsPolitical Thriller