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309 pp.
| Houghton |
February, 2018 |
TradeISBN 978-0-544-99147-7$17.99
(4)
YA
Althea-310 is one of nine clone models living in a tightly controlled community three hundred years after the "Slow Plague" destroyed humanity. When human Jack mysteriously enters the community, Althea must question the values and history of her society. The twisty plot and vivid tropical setting are strong points, but the characters are poorly developed and the romantic relationships lack chemistry.