Once We Were

Once We Were by Kat Zhang, published by HarperCollins on September 17, 2013, is a young adult fiction novel that continues the story of Eva and Addie from the Hybrid Chronicles. In this edition, spanning 352 pages, the two protagonists navigate the complexities of sharing their body while grappling with romance and the quest for hybrid freedom. After escaping a psychiatric hospital, they find themselves in an underground movement, but the constraints of safety soon lead them to seek more drastic measures for change.

Readers will discover the challenges Eva and Addie face as they become involved with a splinter group that advocates for hybrid rights. The narrative explores themes of identity and the struggle for autonomy, highlighting the tension between their desire for freedom and the potential consequences of their actions. As they delve deeper into their plans, the girls confront the possibility that their pursuit of change could jeopardize their relationship and everything they hold dear. This edition presents a thought-provoking continuation of their journey in a world where social themes and science fiction intertwine.