by Rachel Vincent
Vincent, R. (2017). Brave new girl. New York: Delacorte Press.
Dahlia 16 is happy to be a hydroponics gardener. She works for the greater good of the city and loves her job. She's just like the other 4999 girls created from a single genome for this purpose...or is she? She desires to be the best at what she does and takes pride in her work; but that is not allowed according to society rules. She speaks to Trigger 17 when trapped with him during an elevator malfunction; but that is not allowed either. Dahlia 16 is different than the other girls.
Different is not good in this society. Different is considered a flaw. Flawed clones indicate that the entire genome is also flawed and, therefore, needs to be destroyed.
What is Dahlia to do?
Strange New World is an interesting young adult science fiction novel. Rachel Vincent's writing takes a different twist on the dystopian society. I enjoyed reading the book, although it moves a little too slowly for my taste at times. Once the pace quickened and a twist began to hold my attention, the book ended in a cliffhanger. I've begun to note this trend in more and more YA books, which I personally find frustrating. It does make me want to read the next book in the series, though!
I have to mention the cover art on this book as well as its sequel, Strange New World. It is just beautiful. It caught my eye and made me want to read the book the first time I saw it. It really supports the story as well. Bravo!
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