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Reviewed on August 2, 2025 | YA - High School
Gr 8 Up—Fetal genetic modification is common in a semi-dystopian near-future, but there are still black-market modifications. Turtle's parents used one such modification on Turtle in the womb—but instead of increased lung capacity, Turtle was born with gills. Sent to live in a group home on a boat with the other Mer variant children, Turtle is content until she meets a Normal boy while scavenging with her pod. Her budding crush on t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



