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"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.
About the Author
M Hendrix (she/her) is the author of The Chaperone (Sourcebooks Fire) . M earned her bachelor's degree in journalism at Indiana University before studying creative writing in graduate school, receiving her MA from Miami University and her PhD from the University of Cincinnati, where she was a Taft Fellow. She has been nominated five times for the Pushcart Prize and was a finalist for the Aesthetica creative writing award and the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. Her work has appeared in Newsweek, Aesthetica, The Independent, and more. She is also the author of two books for adults. Born in Baltimore and raised in New Jersey, she has lived in twelve states and now makes her home in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with her spouse, New York Times bestseller, David Bell. Learn more at mhendrixwrites. com. Please note: M gives five stars to every book she reads since getting a book published is a five-star accomplishment in its own right.
