Delta Oblivion

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★ "One of the most poignant elements of the story is Tallie's exploration of her neurodivergence. A technology-forward, futuristic story that holds friendship and empathy at the centre, highly recommend for hi-lo or general collections." — School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review Sixteen-year-old Tallie and her best friend Diego have always shared the same dream: to become mechbot pilots and compete in the Mech Battles, a hugely popular sport that promises fame and fortune to successful pilots. On the day that copilots are assigned, Tallie is devastated when she doesn't get paired with Diego. Instead, she has to partner with Zaina Chandra, a troubled pilot who got kicked off her last team. But to drive a mechbot, pilots have to connect their minds, which means sharing your deepest thoughts and secrets. Tallie was ready to share her secrets with Diego, but Zaina? She's a complete stranger. With her dreams and pride riding on the