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Synopsis
It's 2121; the Heirs control society's resources from their lavish walled city-states. Through life extension, they live hundreds of years. Outside, the poor barely survive. Malcolm de Lazarus, twenty, is a "Not Yet," one counting on joining the elite. But when his fortune mysteriously disappears, he must sail to the chaotic New Orleans Islands for answers. On the way, he encounters the darkest side of Heirs' privilege, which threatens everything he knows and loves.
Is The Not Yet appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Teens will encounter themes of extreme class inequality and privilege, with a protagonist who must confront the moral darkness of an elite society built on life extension technology. Expect moderate violence and disturbing revelations about societal exploitation.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, class struggle, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy dystopian adventures with social commentary will follow a privileged young man's journey as he loses everything and discovers uncomfortable truths about his world.