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In near-future Taipei, where pollution and viruses plague the city, Jason Zhou navigates a divided society where the wealthy elite use their fortune to buy longer lives and escape the deadly effects of the environmental crisis. When Jason discovers the corruption among the elite, he joins a group of teens determined to save their city. The novel explores themes of social inequality and environmental destruction.
Quick Summary
In a smog-choked Taipei where a deadly virus runs wild, a teenage coder named Jason uncovers that the richest families have bought themselves a secret cure while everyone else suffocates, launching a dangerous digital rebellion against a corrupt system. The story pulses with hacker intrigue, dangerous secrets, and a righteous fight for survival that will keep readers glued to the pages. If your kid likes The Maze Runner's gritty survival and Divergent's class-warfare revolution, they'll devour this cyberpunk thriller. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who love morally complex stories with high stakes and tech-savvy protagonists.