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"Utterly unique, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written." —Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a Boyfriend
In this genre-bending , speculative YA debut, a Chinese American girl monetizes her strange new invisibility powers by discovering and selling her wealthy classmates' most scandalous secrets.
Alice Sun has always felt invisible at her elite Beijing international boarding school, where she's the only scholarship student among China's most rich and influential teens. But then she starts uncontrollably turning invisible—actually invisible.
When her parents drop the news that they can no longer afford her tuition, even with the scholarship, Alice hatches a plan to monetize her strange new power—she'll discover the scandalous secrets her classmates want to know, for a price.
But as the tasks escalate from petty scandals to actual crimes, Alice must decide if it's worth losing her conscience—or even her life.
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781488217968
- File size: 260284 KB
- Duration: 09:02:15
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- English
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September 15, 2022
Grades 9-12 Alice has always felt invisible. When not overshadowed by her family's relatively meager economic status, she's outshined by the wealthy students at her elite Beijing high school. But then Alice is suddenly struck with the ability to become physically invisible, prompting a scheme to help raise money to pay for her expensive tuition. She confides in Henri--a crack app programmer and her academic nemesis--her brilliant plan: an app to monetize her power by offering services only the best superspy (or someone invisible) can pull off. Of course, trouble ensues as Alice crosses ethical lines and gets in way over her head. Smart, funny, and poignant, this book is a tremendously fun read. Much of that is due to the characterization of Alice, who at times is unlikable (and thus very relatable). She's often driven by jealousy, but, through her experiences, she learns how to be confident in herself as well as how to trust others with her problems. This debut will satisfy any reader looking for a fun caper with a dash of magic.COPYRIGHT(2022) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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