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Synopsis
Sixteen-year-old Callie, having lost every family member besides her little brother when a genocide spore killed all of those who were not vaccinated, thinks she has found a way to support them by renting her body to seniors who want to be young again, but after a neurochip malfunction results in her being stuck in the life of her rich renter, she uncovers the horrible plan of her boss and must race against time to stop it.
Is Starters appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This dystopian sci-fi thriller involves body rental technology and features genocide as backstory, corporate conspiracy, and moderate suspense/peril. No sexual content or strong language, but themes of exploitation and loss of bodily autonomy may disturb sensitive readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, captivity, mass death, and death of parent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by the high-stakes race against time as Callie fights to save her brother and expose a sinister conspiracy in a world where the elderly can rent young bodies.