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This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada

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In This Mortal Coil, did you enjoy ...

... the race-against-time mission and survival stakes?

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

If you were gripped by the relentless urgency as Catarina races to decode the vaccine and save humanity in This Mortal Coil, you'll love Cinder. Here, the cyborg mechanic Cinder is thrust into a world-shaking conspiracy, where she must uncover secrets about herself to halt a deadly plague. The story’s high-stakes objectives and constant twists will keep you turning the pages.

... the hard science fiction focus on genetic engineering and biotech?

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

If you were fascinated by the intense biotech and virus-driven science in This Mortal Coil, Illuminae will blow you away. The narrative weaves hacking, AI, and viral outbreaks into a heart-pounding survival story, grounded in plausible tech and science. Kady and Ezra’s fight against both human and technological threats feels as immediate and thrilling as Catarina’s.

... the dark, gritty tone and exploration of moral gray areas?

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

Drawn to the bleak, high-stakes world and the blurred lines between right and wrong in This Mortal Coil? Scythe offers a grim future where death is controlled by an elite order and two teens are forced to grapple with impossible choices. The atmosphere is just as intense, and the ethical dilemmas are equally haunting.

... the strong character growth under extreme circumstances?

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

If you appreciated watching Catarina grow from a sheltered hacker into a determined survivor, The Knife of Never Letting Go is a must-read. Todd Hewitt’s journey is raw and wrenching as he’s thrust into danger, forced to confront lies and forge his own path. The character evolution is powerful and deeply affecting.

... the unexpected plot twists and shocking revelations?

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Were you hooked by the jaw-dropping plot twists and betrayals in This Mortal Coil? Red Rising is packed with equally shocking turns as Darrow infiltrates a brutal caste system on Mars. The reveals and reversals will leave you breathless, just as Suvada’s did.

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