The Chaperone
Books | Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction / General
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M. Hendrix
"Hendrix's dystopian society is somewhat of a Handmaid's Tale for YA, and offers a dark world with a glimmer of hope."-- Booklist, STARRED reviewLike every young woman in New America, Stella knows the rules: Deflect attention.Abstain from sin.Navigate the world with care.Give obedience.Embrace purity.Respect your chaperone.Girls in New America must have a chaperone with them at all times . Because of this, Stella is never alone. She can't go out by herself or learn about the world. She can't even spend time with boys except at formal Visitations. Still, Stella feels lucky that her chaperone, Sister Helen, is like a friend to her.And then the unthinkable happens. Sister Helen dies suddenly, and Stella feels lost. Especially when she's assigned a new chaperone just days later.Sister Laura is...different. She has radical ideas about what Stella should be doing. She leaves Stella alone in public and even knows how to get into the "Hush Hush" parties where all kinds of forbidden things happen. As Stella spends more time with Sister Laura, she begins to question everything she's been taught. What if the Constables' rules don't actually protect girls? What if they were never meant to keep them safe?Once Stella glimpses both real freedom and the dark truths behind New America, she has no choice but to fight back against the world she knows, risking everything to set out on a dangerous journey across what used to be the United States.
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Author
M. Hendrix
Pages
448
Publisher
Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Published Date
2023-06-06
ISBN
1728260000 9781728260006
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"It was a really good book and kept me wanting to read! I was just a bit disappointed with the ending but I think it’s a matter of opinion, some people may love it!"
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Madison Riley
"This book is as super addicted and always kept me interested. I absolutely loved it. And read through it super fast. "
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Oshlynn LeRoy
"So good"
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Hannah Renee
"I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a good grasp of the basics of how the universe works.If you liked Dalcher you will love this book.The main character is a strong young lady who believes what she’s told until her chaperone dies."
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Suzanne Jamison
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