Ya book trailer for the dystopian book wither by lauren destefano. So far, she is sticking to these popular series and the readers are expecting more from her on these titles. Destefano, its safe to say that dystopian and postapocalyptic books are the new black in ya. Wither is a debut with a promising world and striking main character that leaves room for hope for a more actionpacked and romancecentred sequel. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males born with a lifespan of 25 years, and females a lifespan of 20 yearsleaving the world in a. Firsttime author lauren destefano knows how to hook her audience, as long as theyre not too picky about the particulars of her dystopian world. Wither by lauren destefano it was with a great deal of anticipation that i picked up a copy of newcomer lauren destefano s book wither. Lauren destefano s new book, wither, heralds the coming of a promising new voice in young adult dystopian fiction.
Lauren destefano builds a flamboyant world, whose little inventions and conveniences kept me entertained all the time. We have the hunger games to thank for that, in part, and i suspect this is only the beginning of an oncoming wave. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. In destefano s dystopia, cancer and several other illnesses have been eradicated. Wither by lauren destefano overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read wither. Wither by lauren destefano, which is the first book in the chemical garden trilogy, was an unexpected gem to find in the dystopian genre. Wither by lauren destefano is a futuristic fiction novel with a very likeable main character. The first book in an exciting new series by first time author lauren destefano. Her enthusiasm wanes after she gets pregnant and becomes. Destefano has made this world so believable that you cant help but reflect upon it. Wither is written for kids ages 14 years and older. Wither is a futuristic novel written by lauren destefano and presents a unique storyline in which it creates a perfect human generation free from all disorders but suffers. Lauren destefanos new book, wither, heralds the coming of a promising new voice in young adult dystopian fiction. Wither book one of the chemical garden by lauren destefano. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher page simon. Wither by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage. Please do judge this book by its beautiful cover, because the pages inside are just as intriguing. The chemical garden trilogy, book one by lauren destefano, girls are kidnapped and often.
The latest addition to the series is city of fallen. Destefano is a fearless writer, and though it is firmly its own book, wither will remind readers of margaret atwoods the handmaids tale. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world decimated by the results of genetic engineering. Lauren destefano stole my heart with her lyrical prose in wither, but she took my breath away with fever. In an attempt to render humanity almost immortal and diseasefree, scientists accidentally introduced into. Review, synopsis, and summary of the young adult fiction novel wither. With other dystopian novels like, the hunger games, divergent, uglies, the selected, etc. You know im picky and you know my bar is pretty high, but i loved this book. Wither by debut author lauren destefano is chock full of the polygamies and other fun things too. Wither the chemical garden, book 1 the chemical garden series by lauren destefano. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut.
Cassandra clare is the author of the mortal instruments series. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from. She reads endless pregnancy books and the kama sutra. Lauren destefano has 20 books on goodreads with 4847 ratings. Wither chemical garden, book 1 by lauren destefano book cover, description, publication history. Mature dystopian fantasy with polygamy, teen pregnancy. In the world of wither men only live to be 25 and women only 20 so throughout the book rhine and her companions are trying to make the most of the time they have left in different ways. Wither is a 2011 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with a lifespan of 20 years. The book is based on a disturbing premise, and starts off with a bang, with a scene of violence that could turn the stomachs of more delicate readers. A stunning debut ya novel, destined to blow the dystopian genre wide open the handmaids tale for a new generation. Read wither by lauren destefano available from rakuten kobo. By age sixteen, rhine ellery has four years left to live.
Lauren destefano is an incredibly talented writer, and her debut novel, wither, is sure to stand out among the throngs of dystopian novels filling the shelves ya shelves, with its unique and haunting premise and unforgettable characters. Lauren loves to write in series, her most successful books come from series chemical garden and internment chronicles. Buy a cheap copy of wither book by lauren destefano. Sixteenyearold rhine ellery has only four years left to live when she is kidnapped by the gatherers and forced into a polygamous. Your debut novel, wither, stands firmly on the dystopian side of the spectrum. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus ma. Download and read online for free wither by lauren destefano. See what everyone has been buzzing about, from debut novelist lauren destefano, no girl has escapedthe chemical garden. Destefano was born in new haven, connecticut, and has an english degree from albertus magnus college. It is set in a future where scientists succeeded in engineering a perfect generation of humans, free of illness and disorders, but as a consequence, also created a virus that plagues that generations children and their childrens. Lisa mcmann, new york times bestselling author of the wake trilogy and cryers cross lauren destefano crafts an. Create an account and send a request for reading to other users on the webpage of the book. I bought this because i saw one of lauren destefano s youtube vids.
The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness. Wither is the first book in what is planned to be a trilogy. The plot sounded interesting, although somewhat familiar. Lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher. In fact, its the first book thats going right on my 2012 favs shelf.
The first few pages were a little underwhelming, but as i kept turning those pages, the writing had a better pace and was much more confident and descriptive. Wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. But if youre willing to stick with this edgy and unsettling idea, youll find reading wither. Rhine, is a sixteen year old girl who lives in a world where men only live until the age of twentyfive and women until age twenty due to a virus created by their parents and grandparentsmainly adults from earlier generations. Wither is the first book in the chemical garden trilogy, and the second novel, fever, debuted at no. Wither the chemical garden, book 1 by destefano, lauren. My overall impression after reading this book is rather mixed but leaning more towards. If one asks which book of lauren stands as best, one cannot give a simple answer. Lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever. Wither is an exceptional novel that begins with a bang and doesnt let you goits gutwrenching, shocking, incredible, and completely and utterly absorbing all at once. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen angels mortal instruments, book 4 lauren destefano s new book, wither, heralds the coming of a promising new voice in young adult dystopian fiction. Its safe to say that dystopian and postapocalyptic books are the new black in ya.
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