This is one book id love to read and its already on my tbr pile. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if na. A virus now kills women at the age of twenty and men at. Mar 15, 2011 wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. Welcome to the official page for new york times bestselling author lauren destefano. It takes place in a dystopian future where scientists have created a generation of perfect humans, who suffer from no illnesses or disorders. Wither is a debut with a promising world and striking main character that leaves room for hope for a more actionpacked and romancecentred sequel. 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. Perhaps, seek out a second opinion because i feel like i am in the minority. Join facebook to connect with lauren destefano and others you may know. Learn more about the wither at laurendestefano9781442409057.
Rhine ellery is sixteen years old and has four years to live. We have the hunger games to thank for that, in part, and i suspect this is only the beginning of an oncoming wave. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. He falls hopelessly in love with rhine and though she would like to, she cant seem to find it in her to hate him. Lauren destefano vp commercial finance treasury wine. Author lauren destefano delves into wither youtube. Find catherine destefanos phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Destefano, its safe to say that dystopian and postapocalyptic books are the new black in ya. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world decimated by the results of genetic engineering. Destefano is a fearless writer, and though it is firmly its own book, wither will remind readers of margaret atwoods the handmaids tale. Wither the chemical garden 1 book summary and study guide. View lauren destefanos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Wither by lauren destefano, which is the first book in the chemical garden trilogy, was an unexpected gem to find in the dystopian genre.
Personal website for lauren destefano view the website share. May 09, 2018 spring 2017 trilogy termination blitz. Time is running out for rhine in this conclusion to the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy. Lauren destefano booklist lauren destefano message board. Wither is the first book in the chemical garden trilogy, and the second novel, fever, debuted at no.
Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher page simon. I have always been fascinated by the ocean, to dip a limb beneath its surface. She is the new york times bestselling author of the chemical garden trilogy and the glass spare. 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. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen. Interview lauren destefano and a curious tale of the inbetween. It has a cool premise but the execution just falls short for me. 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.
With time ticking until the virus takes its toll, rhine is desperate for answers. Wilhelmina heidle, the fourth child and only daughter of the king of the worlds wealthiest nation, has grown up in the shadows. Feast thine peeper upon its delightful creepy factor. I just didnt know that i had it in me to fool myself. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. Reading group guide for wither by lauren destefano. Wither by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage. Wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart.
Kidnapped from her home and torn from her twin brother rowan, sixteenyearold rhine is forced into a polygamous. We asked lauren destefano, whose book witherdepicting a world in which men live only until age 25 and women until 20, thanks to a failed genetic experimentjust came out in. Lauren destefano quotes author of wither goodreads. Destefano was born in new haven, connecticut, and has an english degree from albertus magnus college. Your debut novel, wither, stands firmly on the dystopian side of the spectrum. Lauren destefanos chemical garden trilogy of dystopian novels for ya readers paints a harrowing portrait of the unintended and tragic consequences of modern societys relentless pursuit of. With other dystopian novels like, the hunger games, divergent, uglies, the selected, etc. Discover the world author lauren destefano created in wither, a riveting dystopian thriller. I finally finish some trilogies i started years ago by reading the final book. Lauren destefano is an american young adult author. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. But if you want a science fiction novel that isnt overly complicated, this. After enduring vaughns worst, rhine finds an unlikely ally in his brother, an eccentric inventor named reed, and she takes refuge in his dilapidated house. Buy a cheap copy of sever book by lauren destefano.
She is best known for the chemical garden series of novels and her gallows humor. Lauren destefano builds a flamboyant world, whose little inventions and conveniences kept me entertained all the time. But if youre willing to stick with this edgy and unsettling idea, youll find reading wither. Download and read online for free wither by lauren destefano. Fever by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage. All the data from the network and user upload, if infringement, please contact us to delete. Cassandra clare is the author of the mortal instruments series. Download and read online for free fever by lauren destefano. Lauren destefano, md beverly hills, ca general surgery. The third and final book, sever, was released on february 12, 20. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Interview lauren destefano and a curious tale of the in. Fever is a 20 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano.
Wither is a 2011 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano. But by locking himself in the basement to toil away at his hopes, monsieur beaumont has become obsessed with the contraption and neglected the living, and emmaline is tired of feeling forgotten. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world. 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. But dont let my delay in finishing them deter you from picking them upor should it.
Catherine destefanos phone number, email, address spokeo. Lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever. Feb 21, 20 lauren destefanos chemical garden trilogy of dystopian novels for ya readers paints a harrowing portrait of the unintended and tragic consequences of modern societys relentless pursuit of. Oct 20, 20 wither by lauren destefano book trailer peachy keen. Please do judge this book by its beautiful cover, because the pages inside are just as intriguing. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover laurens. Sever the chemical garden, book 3 by lauren destefano paperback. 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. With the clock ticking until the virus takes its toll. 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.
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