From the New York Times bestselling author of Before I Fall and the Delirium trilogy, come two astonishing stories in one epic, masterful novel that explores the issues of individuality, identity, and humanity.
Turn Replica one way and read Lyra's story; turn the book over and upside down and read Gemma's story!
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, aka number 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 Institute. 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. REPLICA is an ambitious, thought-provoking masterwork.
About the Author
Lauren Oliver captivated readers with her achingly beautiful first novel, Before I Fall. She followed that up with her bestselling young adult Delirium Trilogy and three adult novels. Her newest book, Replica, is out in late 2016.
She is also the author of three novels for young readers, including the Curiosity House. A graduate of the University of Chicago and NYU's MFA program, she lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Industry Reviews
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, author of The Young Elites and Legend 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, bestselling author of Red Queen
Lauren Oliver is the rising star of young adult fiction. -- The Sunday Times
Praise for the Delirium Trilogy:
Prepare to become completely absorbed. Glamour on Delirium Whip smart and addictive. -- Marie Claire on Pandemonium
An adept and occasionally courageous storyteller who can shock and awe with a well-placed twist. -- Independent on Delirium
Fast paced and consistently poignant, this tale quickly becomes hypnotically addictive. Heat on Delirium A reading experience not to be missed-or forgotten. -- Kirkus Reviews
