Ringer
Description
With its gripping companion novel, Replica, this remarkable novel by the author of Before I Fall and the Delirium trilogy asks how to be a human being, in a world where humanity cannot be taken for granted.
In the world outside of the Haven Institute, the replicas Lyra and Caelum are finding it hard to be human—and Lyra, infected at Haven with a terrible disease, finds her symptoms are growing worse. But in trying to find a cure, they uncover a shocking connection to their past, even as their future seems in danger of collapsing.
Gemma just wants to go back to her normal life after Haven. But soon, she learns that her powerful father has other plans for the replicas—unless she and her boyfriend Pete can stop him.
Bestselling author Lauren Oliver brings the Replica duology to a shocking close in Ringer. Like Gemma and Lyra, you won’t be able to leave the world of Haven behind after you’ve turned the last page.
Two girls, two worlds, and one last chance to uncover the truth.
- Clones and Identity: As Lyra and Gemma’s stories intertwine, they’re forced to confront the secrets of their creation and what it truly means to be human.
- High-Stakes Conspiracy: Gemma must risk everything to defy her own father and expose the sinister truth behind the Haven Institute before it’s too late for Lyra and Caelum.
- A Thrilling Duology Finale: Fans of Replica will get the shocking and satisfying answers they’ve been waiting for in this heart-pounding conclusion.
- Unique Dual Narrative: Read Lyra and Gemma's stories separately, or alternate chapters for a completely different experience—the choice is yours.
TWO GIRLS, TWO SIDES—THE STORY CONTINUES. . . .
Lyra’s and Gemma’s stories can be read separately—with either story first—or in alternating chapters, but no matter which way you turn the book, the two distinct stories combine into one breathtaking experience for both heroines and readers alike.
Like its ambitious companion novel, Replica, this far-reaching novel by powerhouse bestselling author Lauren Oliver digs deep into questions of how to be a human being in a world where humanity cannot be taken for granted.
GEMMA
After discovering the uncomfortable truth about her connection to the Haven Institute, Gemma struggles to return to her normal life. But when she learns that her controlling and powerful father has new plans for Lyra and Caelum, Gemma and her boyfriend, Pete, leave in the middle of the night to warn them of the danger they face.
When an accident strands them on the side of the road, they are mistaken for the escaped replicas and seized by strangers hired to capture them. Driven to a teeming facility housed in an abandoned airport, Gemma comes face-to-face with the hundreds of replicas who survived the explosion on Spruce Island. The Haven Institute wasn’t destroyed after all, and now Gemma is the one behind the walls.
LYRA
In the world outside the Haven Institute, Lyra and Caelum are finding it hard to be human. Though free from the guards, doctors, fences, and probing experiments, they feel more trapped than ever. Lyra, infected at Haven with a terrible disease, finds her symptoms are growing worse. Caelum regrets their escape. And neither of them knows where they belong or who they can trust. Even Gemma, who swore to help, seems to have forgotten them.
When Caelum leaves without warning, Lyra follows him, seeking a pioneering organization in Philadelphia that might have a cure for the illness that is slowly consuming her mind. But what they uncover is a shocking connection to their past—even as their future seems in danger of collapsing.
|Praise for REPLICA: “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, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen
Praise for REPLICA: “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, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Young Elites and Legend
Praise for REPLICA: “A reading experience not to be missed—or forgotten.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Praise for REPLICA: “The unique format [of Replica] will draw readers in, and strong writing will keep them hooked. Oliver’s dystopian Delirium trilogy achieved bestseller status, and she’s been gaining steam ever since. Teens will line up for this one.” - Booklist
Praise for REPLICA: “With Oliver’s clever crafting, teens will be clamoring for the next book in the series.” - The Horn Book
“The mirrored structure and flip book format work especially well here, as the two narratives connect but rely less on reimagining the same scenes, heightening the emotional resonance and providing double the suspense. This sequel is more exciting and a great deal steamier, with authentically bittersweet resolutions.” - Booklist
“Like Replica, this entry is a flip book and can be read in either order or by alternating between Gemma’s and Lyra’s stories—yet the narratives are intertwined, making for an interesting reading experience for teens.... Bringing this duology to a close, this sequel will delight fans of the previous entry.” - School Library Journal
“The third-person narration plunges along at a positively addicting pace. Speculative fiction at its core, Oliver’s novel is also a reflection on the nature of humanity as explored through the dualities of life/death, autonomy/ownership, truth/lies, and good/evil.” - Kirkus Reviews
PUBLISHER:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0062394193
ISBN-13:
9780062394194
BINDING:
Hardback
PUBLICATION YEAR:
2017
NUMBER OF PAGES:
528
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
8.25(H) x 5.50(W) x 1.57(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
Young adult
LANGUAGE:
English