From Lauren Oliver, New York Times bestselling author of Before I
Fall and the Delirium trilogy, comes an epic, masterful novel that
explores issues of individuality, identity, and humanity.
Lyra's story begins in the Haven Institute, a clandestine research
facility off the coast of Florida, where thousands of replicas, or human
models, are born, raised, and observed. When a surprise attack is
launched on Haven, two of its young experimental subjects--Lyra and the
boy known only as 72--manage to escape.
Gemma has been in and out of hospitals for as long as she can remember.
After she is nearly abducted by a stranger claiming to know her, Gemma
starts to investigate her family's past--and discovers her father's
connection to the mysterious Haven research facility. Hungry for
answers, she travels to Florida, only to stumble upon two replicas and a
completely new set of questions.
While the stories of Lyra and Gemma mirror each other, each contains
breathtaking revelations critically important to the other story. Turn
the book one way and read Lyra's story; turn the book over and upside
down and read Gemma's story. The two distinct parts of this novel
combine to produce an unforgettable experience for its two young
heroines--and its reader.