In a world where everyone is born genderless and they develop a sex through puberty, Cam is a fifteen year old who hasn't changed yet. People like them are forced into a gender they don't fit "for the good of society", or they never develop at all and are segregated from the rest of the population. Cam is absolutely one of these people. A story with characters a little younger than I usually read, I didn't feel out of place at all, and thoroughly enjoyed getting into this story. I also really appreciated how different this book is in terms of gender, allowing a whole new realm of possibilities to come to light.

After going to the local clinic, Cam is told they have six months before they're taken away for being different. That is, until a rogue doctor tells them that it's actually more like two days, and offers them a way out of their horrible situation. Scared to go alone, Cam brings their best friend Liddy, forced to be Lou in their society. It's a lot more dangerous than they expected however, when the police are hot on their trail.

Turns out, the genderless actually have superpowers. And their government wants to collect them like toys to create a race of super weapons for their army. But because of Cam's friend the doctor, they're picked up and taken away to an island full of people just like them, disguised and designed to be hidden from the government and their trackers. They are able to make a life for themselves there, and hone their powers to help the good of their own society without the government interfering. That is, until Cam realizes that they're still being hunted down, and the worst part, that Cam's mom has been taken hostage by them.

A book I really didn't expect to fall in love with, I really sunk into reading it from the very beginning, and had a good time throughout. I loved the characters, especially Cam and Tom, and felt like it was a great book for teens and adults alike. The world that they live in is very different, and it really spotlights people who are genderless or transgender. It's one of those books that I really wished there was more of, but it was a great standalone, and surprisingly lengthy on its own. Definitely recommend checking it out if you get the chance.

It's been a while since I read a dystopian that was this good. I really liked the premise and it has an interesting after thought to it. .

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

wow - this was a fantastic read.

A strong 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me. Very gripping, well written and I felt very connected to the characters. This is obviously a huge topic of discussion within our society, and this book delves into gender fluidity with compassion, education and positivity.

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The Apex Agenda follows Cam as she navigates a world where a Diversity Commission imprisons anyone who is genetically ‘defective’. When Cam is discovered to be one of this people, she evades capture and flees from everything she’s ever known with her best friend, Liddy. She’s taken in by a secret organization against the Commission. But not everything is as it seems, and Cam has to figure out who she can really trust.

This was a really interesting dystopian! It felt very fresh and had a unique take on the genre. The world was built really well, and I was fascinated by both opposing sides. There’s a lot of relevant discussion on gender and genetics and it made for a really interesting read. The plot is quite gripping and has a good pace although there are some slower parts.

Cam was a really interesting main character who has a lot of growth throughout the novel. Especially in relation to her best friend. I really enjoyed the friendship in this one because it was so complicated and a bit toxic. It felt very believable to childhood friendships that change when you get older.

Overall, this was a super fascinating take on the dystopian genre and I’d definitely recommend it if you love this genre.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!