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Amy pours her life into meeting the expectations that come with her perfect appearance and unique talents. Her world shifts abruptly when she meets Aly, a clone of herself—an unexpected version of Amy numbered Thirteen. Aly, rejected by Project Crescent, lives on the edge with a crew who live by the mantra "Good Times Now!".
Through Aly’s wild, carefree lifestyle, Amy discovers what it means to enjoy life without the weight of genetic destiny. Yet Aly’s reckless freedom brings hidden consequences, forcing Amy to weigh the cost of defying her origins. The story explores themes of identity, self‑acceptance, and the nature of perfection.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Science Fiction
Authors: Marilyn Kaye
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