''We Are Not Free'' is a

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novel by Traci Chee, published September 1, 2020 by HMH Books for Young Readers. ''

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'' included it on their list of the 100 best young adult novels of all time.

Reception

Reviews

''We Are Not Free'' received starred reviews from ''

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''. ''Kirkus Reviews'' named ''We Are Not Free'' one of the best young adult novels of 2020, and ''

'' included it on their list of the 100 best young adult novels of all time.

Awards and accolades

References

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