Perfected - Hardcover

Birch, Kate Jarvik

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1622662687 ISBN 13: 9781622662685

Publisher: Entangled: Teen, 2014

Synopsis

Ever since the government passed legislation allowing people to be genetically engineered and raised as pets, the rich and powerful can own beautiful girls like sixteen-year-old Ella as companions. But when Ella moves in with her new masters and discovers the glamorous life she's been promised isn't at all what it seems, she's forced to choose between a pampered existence full of gorgeous gowns and veiled threats, or seizing her chance at freedom with the boy she's come to love, risking both of their lives in a daring escape no one will ever forget. For fans of Lauren Oliver's Delirium and Lauren DeStefano's Chemical Garden series, Kate Birch's debut novel melds the feel of The Handmaid's Tale with the historic underground railroad and wraps it in a glamorous--and dangerous--bow.

About this title

About the Author:

Kate Jarvik Birch is a visual artist, author, playwright, daydreamer, and professional procrastinator. As a child, she wanted to grow up to be either a unicorn or mermaid. Luckily, being a writer turned out to be just as magical. Her essays and short stories have been published in literary journals including Indiana Review and Saint Ann's Review. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband and three kids.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 7 Up—Ella is genetically engineered to be the perfect pet human. Purchased by the senator who made her pet status possible, she is excited to be the playmate for his daughter, Ruby. Ella develops a close relationship with Ruby and Ruby's brother, Penn, and discovers that the family mysteriously returned their last pet. Why did they return their last pet girl? Will the same thing happen to Ella? Will she be safe from the people fighting for human rights? Emily Durante masterfully uses different voices to draw listeners into Ella's world. Her transitions between internal and external dialogue are easy to follow and add depth to the story. VERDICT This book is an ideal match for those who like The Selection by Kiera Cass (HarperTeen, 2012) and Matched by Ally Condie (Dutton, 2010).—Jessica Moody, Olympus Jr. High, Holladay, UT

About this edition

• Publisher: Entangled: Teen
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1622662687
• ISBN 13: 9781622662685
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304