Books like Pure by Julianna Baggott
In a barren world after a catastrophic disaster, Pressia, a resilient sixteen‑year‑old girl with a doll’s‑head prosthetic, stumbles across Partridge, a resident of the insulated dome who calls himself 'Pure.' Together, they face the stark challenges of their shattered society while Partridge pursues the hope that his mother survived the cataclysm. Their journey explores themes of survival and community amid dystopian ruin.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Fiction/Dystopian Fiction
Authors: Julianna Baggott
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