Rhine is a sixteenyearold girl living in a world where a brutal virus kills girls at age twenty, and boys at age twentyfive. Destefano is a fearless writer, and though it is firmly its own book, wither will remind readers of margaret atwoods the handmaids tale. Wither ebook by lauren destefano 9781442409118 rakuten kobo. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher. The seeds of wither by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus ma. Your debut novel, wither, stands firmly on the dystopian side of the spectrum. Lauren earned her english degree from albertus magnus college in connecticut. Read the first 100 pages of wither and be captivated by rhines journey.
This is a dystopian novel centered around a sixteen year old girl named rhine. Lauren destefano audio books, best sellers, author bio. Wither is the first book in the chemical garden series and is my new obsession. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left. Fall into the chemical garden trilogy learn more about the.
Lauren destefano builds a flamboyant world, whose little inventions and conveniences kept me entertained all the time. Cassandra clare is the author of the mortal instruments series. Wither by lauren destefano, which is the first book in the chemical garden trilogy, was an unexpected gem to find in the dystopian genre. Lauren destefano is an american young adult author. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world.
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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 a debut with a promising world and striking main character that leaves room for hope for a more actionpacked and romancecentred sequel. An interesting read, wither is an interesting read as it shows an amazing fight of a young soul fighting to live more. A virus now kills women at the age of twenty and men at the age of twentyfive. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. 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 destefano author lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever. By age sixteen, rhine ellery has four years left to live. Lauren destefano has 20 books on goodreads with 484540 ratings. Below is a list of lauren destefanos books in order of when they were originally. Wither by lauren destefano it was with a great deal of anticipation that i picked up a copy of newcomer lauren destefanos book wither. Genetic mutations have festered, reducing human longevity to twentyfive, even less for most women. Mar 15, 2011 wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. Wither is written for kids ages 14 years and older.
Browse lauren destefanos bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. 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. Read wither by lauren destefano available from rakuten kobo. She is best known for the chemical garden series of novels and her gallows humor. Wither by lauren destefano is a futuristic fiction novel with a very likeable main character. Wither by lauren destefano a stunning debut ya novel, destined to blow the dystopian genre wide open a the handmaida s tale for a new generation. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Author of the girl with the ghost machine, perfect ruin, the glass spare, the peculiar night of the blue heart, wither, efmera, fever the chemical garden trilogy book 2, sever lauren destefano open library. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sever. 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. Oct 20, 20 wither by lauren destefano book trailer peachy keen. Wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. Mar 14, 2011 book trailer video for matched by ally condie duration.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Wither by lauren destefano book trailer peachy keen. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world decimated by the results of genetic engineering. If one asks which book of lauren stands as best, one cannot give a simple answer. Buy the paperback book wither by lauren destefano at indigo. The wishsong of shannara the sword of shannara series. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. With other dystopian novels like, the hunger games, divergent, uglies, the selected, etc. Below is a list of lauren destefanos books in order of when they were originally published. My dear friend steph from steph su reads passed it on to me one night while we hung out because i was super bummed i didnt get it in my mailbox along with everyone else. 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.
The latest addition to the series is city of fallen. The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness. Wither by lauren destefano, 9781442409064, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The first bride reveals the events leading up to wither, from the point of view of the bride that came before rhine. Wither is a 2011 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen angels mortal instruments, book 4.
My overall impression after reading this book is rather mixed but leaning more towards. Download and read online for free the seeds of wither by lauren destefano. Yet her husband, linden, is hopelessly in love with her, and rhine cant bring herself to hate him as much as shed like to. The plot sounded interesting, although somewhat familiar. Book trailer video for matched by ally condie duration. Destefano was born in new haven, connecticut, and has an english degree from albertus magnus college.
Feb 16, 2012 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. Buy a cheap copy of wither book by lauren destefano. She was born into a genetically engineered world in which an attempt to perfect the species and make people immune to all disease has shortened human lifespan. 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. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut.
The first installment of a planned trilogy, wither introduces listeners to a bleak world where a mysterious disease kills most women by the. Destefano, its safe to say that dystopian and postapocalyptic books are the new black in ya. Please do judge this book by its beautiful cover, because the pages inside are just as intriguing. Lauren destefano made her debut as a novelist in 2011 with the novel wither. 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. Sixteenyearold rhine ellery has only four years left to live when she is kidnapped by the gatherers and.
We have the hunger games to thank for that, in part, and i suspect this is only the beginning of an oncoming wave. But if youre willing to stick with this edgy and unsettling idea, youll find reading wither. Although wither came out in 2011, it has only just found its way onto my bookshelf and im so annoyed i didnt pick it up sooner. Mar 31, 2017 author of the girl with the ghost machine, perfect ruin, the glass spare, the peculiar night of the blue heart, wither, efmera, fever the chemical garden trilogy book 2, sever lauren destefano open library. There is a huge fandom for both the series, the chemical garden and internment chronicles and to choose a title from these series is an even difficult task. Wither is the first book in what is planned to be a trilogy. He opens her to a magical world of wealth and illusion she never.
A stunning debut ya novel, destined to blow the dystopian genre wide open the handmaids tale for a new generation. Sixteenyearold rhine ellery has only four years left to live when she is kidnapped by the gatherers and forced into a. Lauren destefano makes a stellar debut with this chilling tale. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Lauren destefanos new book, wither, heralds the coming of a promising new voice in young adult dystopian fiction. Wither by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage. Wither the chemical garden, book 1 by lauren destefano. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The seeds of wither by lauren destefano free download. Wither by lauren destefano overdrive rakuten overdrive. Wither definitely falls under the category of want to neglect everything just so i could read. Download and read online for free wither by lauren destefano. Wither book by lauren destefano 4 available editions. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher page.
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