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Violence
A lot
Significant violence tied to the Proxy system — characters receive physical punishment on behalf of the wealthy
Language
Barely any
Mild language appropriate for YA
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of social inequality, agency, and the courage to refuse a system that exploits you
What this book is about
A YA dystopian thriller with a fascinating premise about social inequality. Violence is significant as the Proxy system involves physical punishment. The plot features two boys from opposite sides of the system. Appropriate for older teens.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Physical punishment violence
Social inequality
Systemic exploitation
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