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REPLACEABLE YOU

by shooting himself in the afflicted foot) for an amputation and refitting with a prosthetic that allowed him to walk more easily. Roach wanders through the hallways of eldritch laboratories where pigs are grown to provide organs that are transplantable to humans, and she visits cadaver labs to look at another source of carefully inventoried parts (“As much time is spent on documentation and shipping of a donor’s tissues as on their removal. You’re expecting The Jeffrey Dahmer Story but it’s closer to UPS”). She interviews researchers on cures for type 1 diabetes and advances in “in vitro gametogenesis” and generally has a grand time looking into areas where few writers—especially squeamish ones—have ventured."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:256
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781324050

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This powerful YA novel explores the complex world of teenage identity in an age of artificial intelligence, following a high school student whose life is upended when a sophisticated AI replica of he...

Our Review

This powerful YA novel explores the complex world of teenage identity in an age of artificial intelligence, following a high school student whose life is upended when a sophisticated AI replica of her begins attending her school. The story masterfully blends science fiction elements with authentic adolescent struggles, creating a compelling narrative about what makes us truly human in a world where technology can mimic our every move. Readers will find themselves immersed in a thought-provoking journey that questions the nature of consciousness and the value of authentic human connection.

What sets this book apart is its ability to balance speculative fiction with deeply relatable emotional territory, making it particularly resonant for teens navigating their own identity formation. The protagonist's journey from confusion to self-discovery provides a meaningful arc that will captivate young adult readers while offering substantial discussion material for parents and educators. This exploration of digital consciousness and personal authenticity delivers both entertainment and philosophical depth, leaving readers with lasting questions about technology's role in our lives.

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