Books like Midnight at the Electric by Jodi Lynn Anderson
In the months leading up to her one‑way trip to Mars, adolescent Adri Ortiz is sent to Wichita to live with an elderly cousin. There she becomes fascinated by her origins and the tales of two women who lived over a hundred years earlier. The novel blends science fiction, family dynamics, and historical reflection as Adri grapples with identity, fate, and the enduring impact of stories.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Jodi Lynn Anderson
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