Books like Imposters by Scott Westerfeld
In a society where the old order is crumbling, twins Frey and Rafi live very different lives: Rafi is groomed to be the perfect daughter, while Frey is trained to kill. Their powerful father, a key figure, has many enemies, and when his life is threatened he sends Frey to stand in for Rafi as collateral in a risky deal, Frey must become the perfect impostor. As the negotiations unravel, Frey faces a rival leader’s son who may uncover her true identity. She must decide whether to trust him with the truth and whether she can become her own person.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Scott Westerfeld
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