Plus One captures the frantic energy of a race against time within a society divided into rigid day and night shifts. Readers connect with the protagonist as she breaks oppressive laws to save her sick grandfather. Books in this family share high stakes emotional tension and a defiant spirit against systemic injustice.
Reach for this book when your teen begins questioning the fairness of societal rules or feels a fierce, protective instinct toward their family during difficult times. Set in an alternate 1918 where the population is divided into Day and Night citizens to prevent the spread of a deadly flu, it follows Sol, a Night girl who breaks every law to save her dying grandfather. It is a high-stakes exploration of civil disobedience, loyalty, and the ethics of a segregated society. Parents will appreciate the way it frames systemic injustice through a deeply personal lens. While it contains elements of romance and suspense, the core focus remains on the lengths one goes to for those they love. It is a sophisticated choice for readers aged 12 and up who are ready to discuss how laws can sometimes clash with human morality.
