Replica: Gemma / Lyra: 1 - Softcover

Oliver, Lauren

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062394177 ISBN 13: 9780062394170

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2017

Synopsis

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 building tucked away on a private island off the coast of Florida that from a distance looks serene and even beautiful. But up close the locked doors, military guards, and biohazard suits tell a different story. In truth, Haven is a clandestine research facility 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, or 24, 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. A lonely teen, her life is circumscribed by home, school, and her best friend, April. But 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 mysterious connection to the secretive 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.

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Review:

"Electric, heartbreaking, pulse-pounding, and timely. Replica is a riveting two-for-one. Two complex heroines, two puzzling mysteries, two weaving adventures, all in one astounding novel."--Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen

"The unique format [of REPLICA] will draw readers in, and strong writing will keep them hooked. Oliver's dystopian Delirium trilogy achieved bestseller status, and she's been gaining steam ever since. Teens will line up for this one."--Booklist

"[REPLICA] will be a winner among teens ... Oliver has managed to create different tempos and moods in each tale, which allows readers to better understand the characters. Young adults will enjoy this unique reading experience."--School Library Journal

"A searing pair of intertwined stories about the line between science and humanity, told with Oliver's signature grace, uniqueness, and precision. It's a new story every way you turn it - but always gorgeous, always haunting."--Marie Lu, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Young Elites and Legend

"With Oliver's clever crafting, teens will be clamoring for the next book in the series."--The Horn Book

"A reading experience not to be missed--or forgotten."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Book Description:

Two girls, two stories, one epic novel

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0062394177
• ISBN 13: 9780062394170
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560