is The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer. Though this books is more than ten years old, its themes are surprisingly relevant. The dystopian setting for this book is a future where the United States and Mexico no longer exist. The border region of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and southern California are controlled by el Patron, a ruthless drug lord. The main character, Matt, is a clone of el Patron and must navigate the tricky politics of the rival drug families. Matt is prepared to take over the empire until a stunning revelation throws his future into chaos. Tackling themes of migration, the drug trade, and belonging, the world created by Farmer is sure to captivate readers.
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