Fast-paced, near-futuristic, and inventive with twists-- "Starters" is a good mystery story that unfolds in a science-fiction dystopic society.
In a future not far off, everyone between the age of twenty (20) and sixty (60) is wiped out during the Spore War. Through the establishment Prime Destinations, seniors above sixty (60), also known as Enders, can rent the bodies of Starters, anyone under the age of twenty (20). Through this service, the renter can live their lives in younger bodies, experiencing life anew, for an agreed period of time.
Our heroine Callie Woodland is smart, caring, and an unclaimed minor who lives like a fugitive. To make money to care for her younger brother, she agrees to rent her body out to an Ender through Prime Destinations and quickly finds herself in the midst of a body snatching mystery and a murder conspiracy.
Though this novel is classified as Young Adult (YA), I found it quite enjoyable. Others have compared this book to "Hunger Games" and "Divergent" series". I, however, think it's original, with a clever premise, and a fun mystery-adventure ride.
My Rating: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5 stars) - I really liked it.
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