About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle-schooler is grappling with the feeling of being a social or emotional outlier and needs a high-stakes metaphor for self-discovery. This dystopian adventure follows Mei and Rom, two teens on opposite sides of the world who communicate through a shared journal. They discover they carry the Kaimira gene, a biological fusion of human, beast, and machine. The story serves as a powerful mirror for the awkward transition of puberty, exploring themes of identity, bodily autonomy, and the courage to define oneself despite outside expectations. It is a sophisticated sci-fi choice for readers aged 10 to 14 who enjoy complex world-building and characters who must find strength in their own perceived differences.
