Tankborn
Tankborn by Karen Sandler is a reprint edition published by Lee & Low Books on October 15, 2015. This 384-page novel is presented in English and explores the lives of Kayla and Mishalla, two genetically engineered non-human beings known as GENs, who navigate a harsh existence on the rugged planet Loka. As they grapple with their roles in a strict caste system that relegates them to the status of slaves, they discover profound truths about their origins and what it means to be human.
In this science fiction narrative, Kayla and Mishalla’s lives intertwine with those of higher-status boys, leading them to uncover deep secrets about their creation and the oppressive forces that govern their lives. As they face challenges, including the mysterious disappearance of children and the complexities of trust between GENs and humans, the story delves into themes of friendship, love, and rebellion. This first installment in a trilogy invites readers to join the characters on their journey of self-discovery and resistance against a sinister conspiracy.
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Kayla and Mishalla, two genetically engineered enslaved non-human (GENs), fall in love with higher-status boys, discover deep secrets about the creation of GENs, and in the process find out what it means to be human.
Enslaved by their genetics.
Oppressed by their creators.
Fighting for their humanity.
On rugged planet Loka, life for best friends Kayla and Mishalla is arduous at best. They are GENs, Genetically Engineered Non-humans, and in their strict caste system, GENs are at the bottom rung of society. GENs are gestated in a tank and sent to work as slaves as soon as they reach age fifteen.
When Kayla is Assigned to care for Zul Manel, the patriarch of a trueborn family, she finds secrets and surprises–not least of which is her budding friendship with Zul’s handsome great-grandson. Meanwhile, the children that Mishalla is Assigned to care for are being stolen in the middle of the night, and a strange lowborn boy is hanging around nearby.
After weeks of toiling in their Assignments, mystifying circumstances enable Kayla and Mishalla to reunite. Together with the boys, they hatch a plan to save the disappearing children. Yet can GENs really trust humans? Both girls must put their lives and hearts at risk to crack open a sinister conspiracy, revealing secrets no one is ready to face.
The first in a trilogy, Tankborn is a page-turning sci-fi thriller that will leave readers scrambling for the sequel!
Check out the other titles in this series:
TANKBORN * AWAKENING * REBELLION
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