Language: PG (9 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (Car Accident - not graphic)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
12yo Cora's best friend is Adrian. Adrian has ADHD, and Cora has autism - Adrian says they are "under the same umbrella." Adrian's dad owns a company called Pomagranite, which creates AI versions of people: famous ones people can pay to meet, or regular people who have agreed to let themselves be imaged, so they can "live forever." Because she is neurodivergent, the company wants to interview and image Cora, her father is against it, but it might be the only way she can continue to connect with the friend she lost.
McNicoll's science fiction novel is so timely and realistic. AI is a hot topic right now and this exploration of how it could be used was fascinating. I loved that Cora's autism was a personality feature, rather than a disability and that she became her own champion. I loved Adrian's energy and adored their friendship. Highly recommended. The characters are default white.
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