by Lois Lowry
Part of The Giver, book 3
First published 2004
In the third installment of the Giver series, Matty, a young member of a peaceful, honest community, conceals an emerging healing power that he struggles to understand. As this power grows, it threatens to disrupt the delicate balance of his utopian home. With danger closing in, Matty must confront his own fears and the prejudices of his neighbors to protect the only place he's ever known. In this captivating tale, Lois Lowry explores the complexities of human nature and the fragility of societal ideals.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
192 pages · Paperback · Clarion Books