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identity and purpose

Books about identity and purpose for readers of all ages.

Cover of Scythe

Scythe

Neal Shusterman

Ages 14–18mortality and deathethics and morality

Cover of Hallowed (Unearthly #2)

Hallowed (Unearthly #2)

Cynthia Hand

Ages 13–18supernatural destinyidentity and purpose

Cover of Grave Mercy

Grave Mercy

Robin LaFevers

Ages 14–18love and loyaltyfate and choice

Cover of Dark Age

Dark Age

Pierce Brown

Ages 15–18power and corruptionrevolution and consequence