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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 6.0
Points 14.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 86690
Points per Word 0.000161
Page Count 327
Points per Page 0.042813
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Description

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.