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 earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut in 2007. 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. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher page simon. Lauren destefano quotes author of wither goodreads. Fever by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage.
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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Lauren destefano booklist lauren destefano message board. 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. But if youre willing to stick with this edgy and unsettling idea, youll find reading wither.
Fever is a 20 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano. Join facebook to connect with lauren destefano and others you may know. I just didnt know that i had it in me to fool myself. With time ticking until the virus takes its toll, rhine is desperate for answers. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world decimated by the results of genetic engineering. Discover the world author lauren destefano created in wither, a riveting dystopian thriller. A virus now kills women at the age of twenty and men at. It takes place in a dystopian future where scientists have created a generation of perfect humans, who suffer from no illnesses or disorders. Destefano is on doximity as a doximity member youll join over a million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network. 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. We have the hunger games to thank for that, in part, and i suspect this is only the beginning of an oncoming wave.
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 the chemical garden 1 book summary and study guide. He falls hopelessly in love with rhine and though she would like to, she cant seem to find it in her to hate him. Kidnapped from her home and torn from her twin brother rowan, sixteenyearold rhine is forced into a polygamous. Feast thine peeper upon its delightful creepy factor. Your debut novel, wither, stands firmly on the dystopian side of the spectrum. Destefano, its safe to say that dystopian and postapocalyptic books are the new black in ya. Destefano was born in new haven, connecticut, and has an english degree from albertus magnus college. It has a cool premise but the execution just falls short for me. Entwined by heather dixon wallwork wither by lauren destefano unearthly by.
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. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover laurens. Download and read online for free wither by lauren destefano. She is best known for the chemical garden series of novels and her gallows humor.
Author lauren destefano delves into wither youtube. With other dystopian novels like, the hunger games, divergent, uglies, the selected, etc. May 09, 2018 spring 2017 trilogy termination blitz. Lauren destefano is an american young adult author. Wither author lauren destefano on why dystopian fiction. 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. Wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut. Sever the chemical garden, book 3 by lauren destefano paperback. Find catherine destefanos phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Download and read online for free fever by lauren destefano. This is one book id love to read and its already on my tbr pile. Rhine ellery is sixteen years old and has four years to live. Cassandra clare is the author of the mortal instruments series.
Welcome to the official page for new york times bestselling author lauren destefano. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Buy a cheap copy of wither book by lauren destefano. The third and final book, sever, was released on february 12, 20. Lauren destefano has 20 books on goodreads with 484879 ratings. Lauren destefano, md beverly hills, ca general surgery. 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 when emmaline beaumonts father started building the ghost machine, she didnt expect it to bring her mother back from the dead. Wither by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage. Lauren destefano builds a flamboyant world, whose little inventions and conveniences kept me entertained all the time. Wither is a 2011 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano. She is the new york times bestselling author of the chemical garden trilogy and the glass spare. I finally finish some trilogies i started years ago by reading the final book. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen. I have always been fascinated by the ocean, to dip a limb beneath its surface. Interview lauren destefano and a curious tale of the in. Time is running out for rhine in the conclusion to the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy. Mar 15, 2011 wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart.
Lauren destefano vp commercial finance treasury wine. 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. But if you want a science fiction novel that isnt overly complicated, this. But dont let my delay in finishing them deter you from picking them upor should it. Please do judge this book by its beautiful cover, because the pages inside are just as intriguing. With the clock ticking until the virus takes its toll. Personal website for lauren destefano view the website share. 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. Buy a cheap copy of sever book 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. 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. Destefano is a fearless writer, and though it is firmly its own book, wither will remind readers of margaret atwoods the handmaids tale. View lauren destefanos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. All the data from the network and user upload, if infringement, please contact us to delete. 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. Lauren destefano, md is a general surgeon in beverly hills, california. Oct 20, 20 wither by lauren destefano book trailer peachy keen. Interview lauren destefano and a curious tale of the inbetween. Time is running out for rhine in this conclusion to the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy. 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. Reading group guide for wither by lauren destefano. Perhaps, seek out a second opinion because i feel like i am in the minority. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb.
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