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Science fiction tale of a teenage clone

Beta is a captivating read exploring the themes of identity, belonging, and humanity through the eyes of Elysia. The book presents a unique take on the sci-fi genre, exploring the consequences of genetic experimentation and bioengineering on society. The story is compelling and emotional, with well-developed characters that will keep readers engaged throughout. It's an excellent choice for fans of young adult sci-fi looking for a thought-provoking and exciting read.

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ISBN: 9781423157342
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM44.17 MYR
Authors: Rachel Cohn
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Date of Publication: 2013-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Teen, Science Fiction, Mystery, Dystopia
Goodreads rating: 3.53
(rated by 7717 readers)

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Elysia is created in a laboratory, born as a sixteen-year-old girl, an empty vessel with no life experience to draw from. She is a Beta, an experimental model of a teenage clone. She was replicated from another teenage girl, who had to die in order for Elysia to exist.Elysia’s purpose is to serve the inhabitants of Demesne, an island paradise for the wealthiest people on earth. Everything about Demesne is bioengineered for perfection. Even the air induces a strange, euphoric high, which only the island’s workers—soulless clones like Elysia—are immune to.At first, Elysia’s life is idyllic and pampered. But she soon sees that Demesne’s human residents, who should want for nothing, yearn. But for what, exactly? She also comes to realize that beneath the island’s flawless exterior, there is an under­current of discontent among Demesne’s worker clones. She knows she is soulless and cannot feel and should not care—so why are overpowering sensations cloud­ing Elysia’s mind?If anyone discovers that Elysia isn’t the unfeeling clone she must pretend to be, she will suffer a fate too terrible to imagine. When her one chance at happi­ness is ripped away with breathtaking cruelty, emotions she’s always had but never understood are unleashed. As rage, terror, and desire threaten to overwhelm her, Elysia must find the will to survive.The first in a dazzlingly original science fiction series from best-selling author Rachel Cohn, Beta is a haunting, unforgettable story of courage and love in a cor­rupted world.
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