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Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
In Freedom, where Thinkers rule and Rules should never be broken, Raine, daughter of the Director, is expected to spy on her roommate, Vi, and report back to him in case heavy brainwashing is not enough to prevent Vi from remembering the secrets he is anxious to keep hidden.
Is Surrender appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA dystopian sequel features mind control, surveillance, and psychological manipulation as a protagonist is forced to spy on her friend. Contains moderate themes of brainwashing and authoritarian control with mild romance.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, mental manipulation, and gaslighting (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the suspenseful cat-and-mouse game between friends in a controlling dystopian society where memories can be erased.