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Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with questions of identity, the ethics of technology, or the pressure of living up to a specific reputation. Shatter City follows Frey, a girl raised to be her twin sister's secret body double, as she navigates a futuristic city where citizens use an interface to regulate their emotions. As she works to stop her dictator father's war, she must decide who she is when she is no longer hiding in someone else's shadow. It is a high stakes thriller that explores themes of independence, the danger of suppressing feelings, and the complicated loyalty between siblings. It is best suited for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy fast paced action and stories about standing up to systemic injustice.