Books Book Review: ‘The Mortons,’ by Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld
In “The Mortons,” a young hit woman — a prodigy at killing — is tested by inherited secrets and her own morality.
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· July 21, 2026 · 1 min read
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In “The Mortons,” a young hit woman — a prodigy at killing — is tested by inherited secrets and her own morality.
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