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Wither by Lauren DeStefano

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In Wither, did you enjoy ...

... the oppressive, dystopian society and forbidden love?

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

If you loved the haunting world and strict social controls of Wither, you'll be drawn into Delirium's society where love is considered a disease. Lena's journey to question everything and risk everything for love echoes Rhine's struggle against the rules that bind her, delivering another intense, emotional battle for freedom.

... strong, resourceful female protagonists fighting against patriarchal control?

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

You connected with Rhine's resilience and determination to carve her own path—The Handmaid's Tale offers Offred, whose quiet strength and defiance in the face of a chilling, patriarchal regime will captivate you. Both books deliver unforgettable heroines battling for autonomy in worlds that seek to strip them of agency.

... a dark and gritty tone with young women trapped by a cruel system?

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

If you were gripped by the bleak, claustrophobic atmosphere and the constant threat hanging over Rhine and her fellow sister wives, The Grace Year will pull you into an equally intense world. Here, Tierney and the other girls are exiled and left to survive the violence of both nature and each other, in a society poisoned by fear and superstition.

... softly science fictional worlds where social engineering shapes the characters' destinies?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If you were moved by the subtle, emotional exploration of young people whose lives are manipulated by forces beyond their control, Never Let Me Go will resonate. Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy’s sheltered existence and gradual realization of their true fate mirror the quiet horror and humanity of Rhine’s world.

... intimate settings focused on survival and personal relationships?

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

If you enjoyed the close-knit, tense relationships Rhine has with her sister wives and the confined, almost claustrophobic setting of the mansion, The Forest of Hands and Teeth will appeal. Mary’s journey is shaped by the limits of her isolated village and her desperate longing for more, making for an emotional, personal story of survival.

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