The Girl Who Refused Immortality
Project Ambrosia, Book 1
by Shade Owens
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Pub Date Oct 24 2021 | Archive Date Oct 25 2021
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Description
One dose is all it takes to become immortal.
Every year, a lottery is held for the hard-working people of Lutum.
The prize? Eternal life.
And everyone wants it. Well, everyone except for seventeen-year-old Silverstasia Blackwood. She doesn't think it's fair that the rich get to live luxurious lives, while the people of Lutum are enslaved, forced to work hard every day to support the immortals.
When something unexpected happens during this year's annual lottery, Silver makes a bold move that surprises everyone.
Now, everything is about to change.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781990271441 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Lydia T, Librarian
It is such a shame that this didn't come out during the dystopia heyday as this is fantastic.
There is no doubt that it will be touted as Hunger Games meets 1984 but I think this does it a disservice as the idea is very unique and the execution is brilliant.
I thought Silver's character was realistic and engaging and her rationale for things made more sense than a lot of teen or YA protagonists.
I don't want to spoil anything by adding details about what actually occurs within Olympus and why those 'lucky' ones are chosen by the Elite to come to Olympus but I was guessing along with the main character and it was such nice feeling to not know exactly what was going on.
It was also great for there not to be a love story. I know this is only book 1 and the story ends on a cliff-hanger but I much prefer the character to be driven by circumstances than romance.
If you would like to re-immerse yourself into the YA dystopia without worrying about all of the tropes and cliches then this is definitely one you want to read.
Highly recommend.
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