This book has a really interesting and original concept in that every year the main character, Teva, separates into two. This leads to her being regenerated and having more energy. It may seem like the perfect life. However, at home there are twelve other Tevas stuck at home – one for each year of her life.
This all becomes very complicated as this means that only one Teva can be with their best friend. The Tevas left at home are hidden away and long for the life that the oldest Teva has. The oldest Teva only has one year before she then will be hidden away. It is crucially important therefore that she makes the most of that one year.
This book was written really well so I could understand how the characters are feeling even though I have clearly never experienced what they have. This book was really gripping and fast-paced with some unexpected twists.
I was hooked even after the first paragraph. It is now actually one of my favourite books!
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