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Synopsis
For the students at the prestigious Maplethorpe Academy, every single thing they do is "rated"; ratings are updated continuously and available for all to see. The ratings show the world how valued and valuable you are. When an act of vandalism sullies the front doors of the school, it sets off a chain reaction that will shake the lives of six students, Bex, Noah, Tamsin, Hana, Chase, and Javi. Each will be forced to face the unfair reality of the ratings--and decide whether they're willing to fight for a better future.
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Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA dystopia explores a surveillance-driven school where students are constantly rated and ranked. Themes include social pressure, systemic unfairness, and the courage to resist oppressive systems.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include bullying, class struggle, and anxiety (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Six students at an elite academy where everything is rated must decide whether to accept the system or fight for change.