About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is beginning to grapple with the complex intersections of history, ethics, and the cost of resisting injustice. It is a powerful choice for a teen who feels a deep sense of social responsibility or one who is questioning how much of their identity is defined by their past versus their choices. The story follows Yael, a Holocaust survivor with the scientifically-altered ability to shift her appearance, as she infiltrates a high-stakes cross-continental motorcycle race in an alternate 1950s where the Axis powers won. Her mission is to win the race to get close enough to assassinate Adolf Hitler. This is a sophisticated thriller that balances pulse-pounding action with profound questions about trauma and the morality of deception. While the historical setting is harrowing, the story highlights the incredible resilience of the human spirit. It is most appropriate for readers aged 14 and up due to its mature themes and depictions of historical violence.
