Every book has direction and is incredibly strong and each book ive enjoyed equally so much so that i couldnt pick a favourite if i tried. Mar 15, 2011 wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. Please do judge this book by its beautiful cover, because the pages inside are just as intriguing. Refreshingly free of vampires and werewolves this is a stunning dystopian debut novel written for teenage readers. Discover the world author lauren destefano created in wither, a riveting dystopian thriller.
Oct, 2011 thats not to say lauren destefanos wither isnt good it is. Wither is the first book in the chemical garden series and is my new obsession. Wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lauren destefano books online. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. 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.
Wither is a 2011 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano. View lauren destefanos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever. 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.
Wither by lauren destefano, 9781442409057, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Lauren destefano has 20 books on goodreads with 484735 ratings. Its just difficult to compete with margaret atwood. Destefano has an observant and occasionally pitiless eye, chronicling the cruelties, mercies, and inconsistencies of her young characters. Download and read online for free wither by lauren destefano. It will be intriguing to see how destefano develops the larger world as this promising trilogy progresses. Oct 20, 20 wither by lauren destefano book trailer peachy keen. Lauren earned her english degree from albertus magnus college in connecticut. By age sixteen, rhine ellery has four years left to live. Reading group guide for wither by lauren destefano about the book rhine ellery is sixteen years old and has four years to live. Lauren destefano im a new york times bestselling author, and professional cat lady. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college. 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. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb.
Lauren destefano vp commercial finance treasury wine. 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. With the clock ticking until the virus takes its toll. 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. 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. The chemical garden trilogy, book one by lauren destefano. Welcome to the official page for new york times bestselling author lauren destefano. She is best known for the chemical garden series of novels and her gallows humor. With other dystopian novels like, the hunger games, divergent, uglies, the selected, etc. 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 youre willing to stick with this edgy and unsettling idea, youll find reading wither.
Mar 31, 2011 wither utilizing it in this way made me realize i deeply yearn for a book that features lots of genetic engineered shenanigans. The series is about a dystopian world where the men only live to 25 and the women 20, so theyre forced to breed early in order to keep the population alive. Thats not to say lauren destefanos wither isnt good it is. With time ticking until the virus takes its toll, rhine is desperate for answers. Lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and. Destefano was born in new haven, connecticut, and has an english degree from albertus magnus college. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world decimated by the results of genetic engineering. 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. Explore books by lauren destefano with our selection at. The chemical garden trilogy, book 3 time is running out for rhine in the conclusion to the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy. Join facebook to connect with lauren destefano and others you may know. Rhine is a sixteenyearold girl living in a world where a brutal virus kills girls at age twenty, and boys at age twentyfive. Wither by lauren destefano somerset county library system.
Time is running out for rhine in this conclusion to the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy. She earned her english degree from albertus magnus college and began her writing career with her first publication in 2011. Cassandra clare is the author of the mortal instruments series. Lisa mcmann, new york times bestselling author of the wake trilogy and cryers cross lauren destefano crafts an. Below is a list of lauren destefanos books in order of when they were originally published. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut. Wither, the first book in the chemical garden trilogy, takes place in a world where all men live until age 25 and women live until 20. The romance, such as it is, with gabriel was a very understated one. Wither by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage. 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.
See what everyone has been buzzing about, from debut novelist lauren destefano, no girl has escapedthe chemical garden. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover laurens. Buy a cheap copy of wither book by lauren destefano. All the data from the network and user upload, if infringement, please contact us to delete. Dec 31, 20 every book has direction and is incredibly strong and each book ive enjoyed equally so much so that i couldnt pick a favourite if i tried. Lauren destefano made her debut as a novelist in 2011 with the novel wither. 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. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher. 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. A virus now kills women at the age of twenty and men at. Wither utilizing it in this way made me realize i deeply yearn for a book that features lots of genetic engineered shenanigans.
She is the new york times bestselling author of the chemical garden trilogy and the glass spare. Lauren destefano when emmaline beaumonts father started building the ghost machine, she didnt expect it to bring her mother back from the dead. Rhine ellery is sixteen years old and has four years to live. 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 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. Lauren destefano builds a flamboyant world, whose little inventions and conveniences kept me entertained all the time.
Fever is the second book in the chemical garden trilogy and whilst i enjoyed the first book, wither, slightly more than this one, it was still a great read. A virus now kills women at the age of twenty and men at the age of twentyfive. Feb 12, 20 294 videos play all ya book trailers the childrens book council the egypt osiris mystery nobody wants to address duration. Author lauren destefano delves into wither youtube. Buy a cheap copy of sever book by lauren destefano. 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. While this book, first in a series, fits the whole teen dystopia novel subgenre, it is different in subtle, hopeful, ways.
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. What i really liked was that it wasnt set eons after the virus shortened human lifespans. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher page simon. 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. One thing i will say for sever is that lauren destefano is at her best in this book, in a word her writing is glorious. Learn more about the wither at laurendestefano9781442409057.
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