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Charisma

by Jeanne Ryan

Dating (Social customs)Gene therapySingle-parent familiesFictionScience fictionCystic fibrosisVirus diseasesBashfulness

Tacoma, Washington, high school junior Aislyn's extreme shyness has crippled her socially and cost her a college scholarship, so she jumps at the chance to try an illegal gene therapy, but although she is finally able to date her long-term crush, Jack, the therapy becomes a contagious disease that can be fatal.

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Book data: Open Library