Families who loved I Am the Mission by Allen Zadoff often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
This riveting young adult thriller follows Boy Nobody, a highly skilled teenage assassin, as he grapples with his conscience and the manipulative organization, The Program, that raised him. Haunted by a previous assignment where he fell in love with his target, he's given a new, seemingly straightforward mission to eliminate a military camp owner. However, the mission quickly unravels into a complex web of lies and betrayals, forcing Boy Nobody to question everything he knows about The Program, his allies, and himself. This second book in The Unknown Assassin series offers heart-pounding action, thought-provoking themes of identity, loyalty, and morality, set against an exotic backdrop. It's ideal for mature young readers aged 12-18 who enjoy spy thrillers and dystopian elements.