- US Edition
Out of Body
A high-stakes, propulsive YA thriller with a body-swap twist thoughtfully exploring themes of friendship and identity by Nia Davenport.
Seventeen-year-old Megan Allen has been jumping from friend group to friend group in her high school, trying on identities like outfits. Nothing ever seems to fit—until she meets LC, the adventurous, charismatic girl who appears at her favorite coffee shop one day like magic. Finally, Megan feels like she’s becoming the person she’s meant to be: someone like LC.
On the night of their friendiversary, what was supposed to be a bonding experience ends in a waking nightmare. Suddenly, Megan is no longer herself. Too late, she realizes that LC has secrets—dangerous ones. Betrayed by her best friend, thrust into another girl’s life, and targeted by LC’s enemies, she must claim what makes Megan Megan to get her life back . . . or die trying.
Awards and Praise for Out of Body:
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
★ “In her YA debut, adult science fiction author Davenport deftly handles the body-switching plotline, keeping readers aware of who’s who while delivering all too believable scares in a story that’s a great choice for fans of Jordan Peele and Tiffany D. Jackson”―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
“This fast-paced sci-fi thriller will delight readers looking for a tightly plotted novel with a strong voice and a unique take on memory, identity, and what makes us who we are.” —Booklist
“LC’s complex characterization and Megan’s gradual empathy for her plight are rewarding and thoughtfully rendered.”—Publishers Weekly
“With a bold premise and masterfully revealed plot, this thrilling novel is anything but boring.”—School Library Journal
Out of Body is a collaboration project with Dovetail Fiction.
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Dovetail Fiction
Since 1994, London- and New York City-based Working Partners has developed some of the most recognized series in children’s fiction, including Warriors, Beast Quest, and Bravelands—a roster of well over 100 published projects, consisting of around 1,400 books. Ten Working Partners series have sold more than a million copies; four have sold more than 10 million. Rights have sold in 40 languages.
Dovetail Fiction is the New York City-based YA arm of Working Partners. We create immersive, relevant, and addictive young adult fiction for readers worldwide.
At Dovetail, we love collaborating with authors who are as passionate about stories as we are, bringing together our experience and ideas with their unique voices and perspectives. Our projects are sweeping and thought-provoking, epic and personal, high-concept and full of heart. We are committed to showcasing a diversity of voices, introducing exciting new writers and worlds to YA fans around the globe.
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