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Book Review By Dana Samson
In Gaia's Tears by Natalie Le Gendre

For centuries, the humans who survived the “final war” have been living in a huge bubble, following strict rules imposed by the Novi Electi. Natanae, a rebel young girl, meets Morphee and between them begins a wonderful friendship. But Morphee is the son of a Novus Electus and he knows that his entourage will never accept his new friend. One day he discovers that the bubble is not completely independent and that their leaders often go outside. He understands that the Novi Electi lie to the people in order to keep them trapped inside the babble.
He shares the secret with his new friend and, beginning with this moment they only have one thought in their minds: to escape for freedom. This opportunity appears when the bubble approaches an inhabited planet. But, in order to fulfill the dream they have to fight the rules, the society and their own families.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - humorous or laughable
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Repressive society story Yes
Repressive because:
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 0 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 %

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - a teen

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
Profession/status:
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount

Setting
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a futuristic society - very controlled society
Planet outside solar system? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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