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Synopsis
In a new, primitive society of the distant future a young cadet warrior seems loyal to the god-like mutant Makers, but situations occur which cause him to question his humanity and in his search for understanding he discovers his mutant mother and another perspective of life.
Is The Makers appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A thought-provoking dystopian fantasy featuring a young warrior who questions his society's authoritarian rulers and discovers uncomfortable truths about his origins. Contains moderate violence typical of warrior society and complex ethical themes.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment, identity crisis, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with a protagonist who must question everything he's been taught and discover his true identity in a post-apocalyptic world.