The MissingSeries: Identicals #1
Author: Kristen Landon
Genres: YA Post Apcolyptic
Pages: 264
Published: March 27, 2025
Publisher: MountainSide Press
Source: Purchased
The Shield went up right after the Weapon hit Anna’s valley. Nobody Inside knows why. They weren’t the ones who constructed it. All they know is that the Shield cuts them off from the Outside world. No one can go out. No one can come in.
Until the day someone does.
Anna is still hurting from the death of one of her Idents almost a year earlier. She, like everyone who was born after the Weapon deployed, was part of a multiple identical birth, and she’ll do anything to make sure her remaining two sisters stay safe.
Life inside the Shield is peaceful. Until sets of Idents begin to disappear. Anna stumbles across evidence that an Outsider is taking the Idents away, but none of the adult Survivors in her community are doing enough to hunt him down and stop him. Desperate to protect all the Idents—and especially her sisters, Anna takes matters into her own hands.
With the help of an attractive mysterious boy who escaped a bad situation in his own valley community, Anna is determined to find the Outsider and save her sisters.
Will she be able to stop the Outsider before he takes someone she loves?
Rating: Mild+. Some substance use, mild kissing, mild violence. Includes themes of addiction, death, loyalty, betrayal, courage.
A great twist to YA dystopian/post-apocalytip story
A disease that kills most of the adults. A shield cames down isolating the community. All the children born since come in sets of identicals. That is so awesome!
These kids are surviving with limited adult supervision and by scavenging from the homes where people no longer live. But there are a lot of rules to keep them safe, and those rules must be followed.
What did I think?
I like the way the story unfolded. This dystopian/post-apocalypse world is amazing. It has rules and communities that are consistent, if different. The world and the characters develop in a natural manner that is easy to follow.
The plot kept me reading with all the twists and turns, secret identities, and lots of mysteries to figure out. Who is kidnapping the Idents? Who is plotting against the community? Who is hiding secrets? It’s complex and intriguing, and book 1 in what is looking to be a great series.
Oh, and teen romance. That complicates everything!
The characters are strong and relatable, and their relationships are believable. I loved Anna. This girl is brave! She refuses to give in, regardless of the danger.
I have a few cautions: If you’re afraid of dogs, be prepared for the beginning of the story. One of Anna’s sisters dealt with addictions and has died before the story starts. There is some violence. All of this is handled well. I think most teen readers can handle it.
I give this book 5 STARS. Recommended for ages 12+ who enjoy a futuristic type of story with strong action and plot.
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