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Synopsis
As son of the Compassionate Director of the Dominion of the Americas, Will, along with his twin brother Berk, has been groomed for leadership in a society that values genetic fitness, but he encounters information which causes him to question that society as well as his own identity.
Is The Goodness Gene appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A thought-provoking dystopian story about genetic manipulation and totalitarian control with philosophical themes about identity and morality. Suitable for middle school and up with no graphic content but mature themes about eugenics.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include eugenics, identity crisis, and totalitarian government (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with a protagonist who discovers dark secrets about his perfect society and must question everything he's been taught about leadership and genetic fitness.