Shelly's Book Blog

Double Helix, by Nancy Werlin, reminded me of The Adoration of Jenna Fox, because both novels explore the ethical dilemmas that accompany new technologies such as cloning and genetic manipulation. The main characters of both novels face questions about their identity and struggle to answer the questions that arise when they learn of their parents' past actions. Double Helix is the second book I've read by Nancy Werlin (Impossible was the first), and she is quickly becoming one of my favorite YA authors. I found both books compelling--the "I can't do anything else until I've finished this book" kind of read that I'm always looking for. I will definitely read more of this author's work.