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“It's surprisingly nice out here, peaceful and pretty-strange to be standing in the middle of a little garden while enclosed by the massive stone walls of the prison, like being at the exact center of a hurricane, and finding peace and silence in the middle of so much shrieking damage.”

Quote by Lauren Oliver

Book:Delirium Trilogy: Delirium, Pandemonium, Requiem

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Delirium Trilogy: Delirium, Pandemonium, Requiem

The Delirium Trilogy is a young adult dystopian series written by Lauren Oliver. The series follows the story of a girl named Lena, who lives in a society where love is considered a dangerous disease and is cured through a government-mandated operation. The trilogy consists of three novels: Delirium, Pandemonium, and Requiem, each exploring the complexities of love, freedom, and the human spirit in a tightly controlled society. more

Author

Lauren Oliver, born in 1982, is an accomplished American author known for her profound emotional depth and imaginative storytelling. Her works have garnered widespread acclaim and have resonated with readers around the world. more

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