Proxy
Jun 2013 · Penguin
4.6star
67 reviewsreport
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400
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“Put down what you’re doing and read this book. Right now. The complex characters, intricate world, and blistering pace are off-the-charts amazing.” —Marie Lu, author of the Legend trilogy
Syd’s life is not his own. As a proxy he must to pay for someone else's crimes. When his patron Knox crashes a car and kills someone, Syd is branded and sentenced to death. The boys realize the only way to beat the system is to save each other so they flee. The ensuing cross-country chase will uncover a secret society of rebels, test the boys' resolve, and shine a blinding light onto a world of those who owe and those who pay.
This fast-paced thrill ride of a novel is full of breakneck action, shocking twists and heart-hammering suspense that will have readers gasping until the very last page.
This edition includes a exclusive bonus story featuring Syd and Knox!
“Looking for an awesome YA summer read? Look no further than Alex London’s Proxy.” —EW.com
“Whipping Boy + Blade Runner with a sprinkling of The Hunger Games (plus, of course, a dash of A Tale of Two Cities) = a treat for teen SF fans.” —Kirkus Reviews
Syd’s life is not his own. As a proxy he must to pay for someone else's crimes. When his patron Knox crashes a car and kills someone, Syd is branded and sentenced to death. The boys realize the only way to beat the system is to save each other so they flee. The ensuing cross-country chase will uncover a secret society of rebels, test the boys' resolve, and shine a blinding light onto a world of those who owe and those who pay.
This fast-paced thrill ride of a novel is full of breakneck action, shocking twists and heart-hammering suspense that will have readers gasping until the very last page.
This edition includes a exclusive bonus story featuring Syd and Knox!
“Looking for an awesome YA summer read? Look no further than Alex London’s Proxy.” —EW.com
“Whipping Boy + Blade Runner with a sprinkling of The Hunger Games (plus, of course, a dash of A Tale of Two Cities) = a treat for teen SF fans.” —Kirkus Reviews
Ratings and reviews
4.6
67 reviews
Martel Isaac
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October 8, 2015
The only problem that I had with this book is that it seemed a little too fast paced for my liking, and I felt like the author was just handing me plot without having to work for it. The character development was leaning towards the weak side but other than that it was really good. And the ending.. . . I was in shock, I could not fully comprehend what I had just read.
1 person found this review helpful
Jan Mhyl Cuizon
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May 20, 2018
This sci-fi dystopian novel is a huge step in LGBT fiction. It has a gripping plot, interesting characters, a great setting, and it's a novel with a relatable gay main character but doesn't make homosexuality its main focus. And the ending is simply mindblowing. 10/10
Jennifer Johnson
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February 3, 2018
A well written story with characters you can get behind, weaved together in such a way that it didn't let me put it down for 7 1/2 hours.
2 people found this review helpful
About the author
Alex London writes books for adults, children and teens. At one time a journalist who traveled the world reporting from conflict zones and refugee camps, he now is a full time novelist living in Philadelphia. You can visit Alex London at www.calexanderlondon.com
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