Lauren destefano has 20 books on goodreads with 484376 ratings. 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. Wither is the first book in the chemical garden series and is my new obsession. Destefano is a fearless writer, and though it is firmly its own book, wither will remind readers of margaret atwoods the handmaids tale.
Wither author lauren destefano on why dystopian fiction. Read the first 100 pages of wither and be captivated by rhines journey. 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 children, killing females at age 20 and males at age 25. She is the new york times bestselling author of the chemical garden trilogy and the glass spare. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut. 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. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing.
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. Step into the chemical garden with an allnew ebook sampler. Lauren destefano is the author of the chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher. A stunning debut ya novel, destined to blow the dystopian genre wide open the handmaids tale for a new generation. With the clock ticking until the virus takes its toll. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen angels mortal instruments, book 4 lauren destefanos new book, wither, heralds the coming of a promising new voice in young adult dystopian fiction. In this breathtaking conclusion to lauren destefanos chemical garden trilogy, everything rhine knows to be true will be. Somerset county library system of new jersey connect, explore, share, discover.
It is a science fiction book because of the unlikely events that take place, and the futuristic setting in the book. 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. So far, she is sticking to these popular series and the readers are expecting more from her on these titles. Author lauren destefano delves into wither youtube. Time is running out for rhine in this conclusion to the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover laurens. I did read a pretty good synopsis of what happened in book 2 but having it fresh in my mind would have been better i. View lauren destefanos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Why our church no longer plays bethel or hillsong music, pastor explains false teachings duration. The book also connects to our world in some ways, making it more realistic. 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 booklist lauren destefano message board. Fever by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage.
The first bride reveals the events leading up to wither, from the point of view of the bride that came before rhine. Lauren loves to write in series, her most successful books come from series chemical garden and internment chronicles. Wither the chemical garden 1 book summary and study guide. Wither is a 2011 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano. Book talk for wither the genre of the book wither is science fiction. Sixteenyearold rhine ellery has only four years left to. Lauren destefano builds a flamboyant world, whose little inventions and conveniences kept me entertained all the time. Time is running out for rhine in the conclusion to the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen. I think if i read the last two books closer together, i probably would have had a different experience with the last one. While this book, first in a series, fits the whole teen dystopia novel subgenre, it is different in subtle, hopeful, ways. Welcome to the official page for new york times bestselling author lauren destefano. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lauren destefano books online. Wither author lauren destefano on why dystopian fiction is fun.
Wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. Wither audiolibros por lauren destefano 9781461804321. We are introduced to the near future on earth, where scientists have developed a cure for. Lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever. Wilhelmina heidle, the fourth child and only daughter of the king of the worlds wealthiest nation, has grown up in the shadows. We asked lauren destefano, whose book witherdepicting a world in which men. Download and read online for free fever by lauren destefano. Prior to pwc, lauren was with global analytics company fico, where she served as global cmo for the companys newly launched growthdriver platform and tools line of business, accountable for driving kpi achievement across product, sales and marketing, and developing and executing marketing and sales plans that support awareness, field. All the data from the network and user upload, if infringement, please contact us to delete. Another aspect of the book that could give readers difficulty is the simple fact that from the moment rhine is. 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. Wither the chemical garden, book 1 ocean reef senior. Wither by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb.
Wither seeds of wither fever sever about the author extras. Download and read online for free wither by lauren destefano. 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.
Wither by lauren destefano somerset county library. Buy a cheap copy of wither book by lauren destefano. Download audiobooks by lauren destefano at and save. Lauren destefano earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut in 2007. Please do judge this book by its beautiful cover, because the pages inside are just as intriguing. Buy a cheap copy of sever book by lauren destefano. The first in a new fantasy duology, the glass spare is a gorgeously told tale of love, loss, and deadly power from lauren destefano, the bestselling author of the chemical garden series. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher page simon. If one asks which book of lauren stands as best, one cannot give a simple answer. The story begins with rhine, a girl, being kidnapped to become a bride. Lauren destefano vp commercial finance treasury wine. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world.
With other dystopian novels like, the hunger games, divergent, uglies, the selected, etc. In this sequel to lauren destefanos harrowing wither, rhine must decide if freedom is worth the pricenow that she has more to lose than ever. Learn more about the wither at laurendestefano9781442409057. Your debut novel, wither, stands firmly on the dystopian side of. That book probably had a bigger impact on my young life than any of the books i read that were for my age group.
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