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In an alternate‑world Britain where National Socialism has taken hold, teenage Jessika Keller finds herself in a morally complex environment. As she questions what it means to be good, her growing attraction to her best friend, Clementine, deepens. Clementine, outspoken and radical, has already caught the attention of the regime, putting both girls in danger. Their friendship is tested as they navigate a society that values conformity, and their personal convictions clash with the oppressive order around them.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Julie Mayhew
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