There's more depth and danger in her books. As one of the better YA writers, Lauren DeStefano creates an interesting premise, close to Atwood's, 'The Handmaid's Tale.' She imagines a haunting, eerie, yet hopeful world where the characters fight to live, find meaning, and fulfill their dreams. Lauren DeStefano is the author of The Internment Chronicles and the New York Times bestselling Chemical Garden trilogy, which includes Wither, Fever, and Sever.She earned her BA in English with a concentration in creative writing from Albertus Magnus College in Connecticut. Sever is the last book in this amazing trilogy, so be aware of spoilers for book one and two. Once I started reading it I just could not stop. There are gasp-worthy moments and the ending is satisfying and well done. Book Review Title: Sever Author: Lauren DeStefano Genre: Fantasy/Romance/Dystopian Rating: Review: I finished this book last night. Bratty Cecily matures into a caring, thoughtful young woman Linden becomes his own man, wriggling out from under his father's thumb Rhine shares more of her inner thoughts and desires and Vaughan shows myriad emotions (no spoiler alerts from me). DeStefano has breathed more life and emotion into each character making them more relatable and I found myself rooting for those I previously felt indifferent about. Desperate to find her brother, Rowen, Rhine teams up on her quest, meeting old 'friends,' typing up loose ends, and answering lingering questions. Sever by Lauren DeStefano Series: The Chemical Garden 3 Published by Simon & Schuster BYR Publish Date: Febru371 Pages Source: Borrowed then Bought With the clock ticking until the virus takes its toll, Rhine is desperate for answers. This final entry in the Chemical Garden trilogy finds Rhine upstairs once again in the mansion with sister wife, Cecily and husband, Linden.

Sever by lauren destefano