Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
326
Language
English
Published
Apr 26, 2011
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
ISBN-10
0061962740
ISBN-13
9780061962745
Description
In a world where a devastating virus has rendered everyone over eighteen infertile, society is turned on its head. Families are desperate to secure their lineage, and the only hope lies in the hands of teenage girls. This unprecedented situation transforms the dynamics of youth, where girls find themselves at the center of a new economy, offering their bodies in exchange for financial stability and the chance to become something more than themselves.
Amidst the chaos, the characters navigate their complex emotions and relationships. They grapple with societal expectations, the weight of responsibility, and the repercussions of their choices. The story's emotional depth is heightened as the girls confront their own desires, struggles, and the harsh realities of a world that commodifies youth and fertility, forcing them to make choices that will shape their identities and futures.
As the characters push against the constraints of their new reality, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, challenging societal norms and what it means to truly live. The narrative weaves together personal and universal themes, capturing the essence of resilience in a world gone askew.
Amidst the chaos, the characters navigate their complex emotions and relationships. They grapple with societal expectations, the weight of responsibility, and the repercussions of their choices. The story's emotional depth is heightened as the girls confront their own desires, struggles, and the harsh realities of a world that commodifies youth and fertility, forcing them to make choices that will shape their identities and futures.
As the characters push against the constraints of their new reality, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, challenging societal norms and what it means to truly live. The narrative weaves together personal and universal themes, capturing the essence of resilience in a world gone askew.
Genres
Young Adult
Children’s