The Mind Virus

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In the tradition of M. T. AndersonsFeedand Scott WesterfeldsUglies,The Mind Virus is the thrilling conclusion to the Unplugged series, which Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100, called chilling and addictive.

Skylar Cruz has managed to shut down the body market that her sister Jude opened, and to create a door to allow App World citizens reentry into the Real World. But as tensions between the newly mingling people escalate, shes not sure if it was the right decision after all. Still reeling from Kits betrayal, shes not sure of anything anymore.

And for those who are still in the App World, a new danger looms. A virus, set in motion by Judes actions, is killing off the bodies of those who remained plugged inand no one knows how to stop it.

Its up to Skylar to once again save the worldsand only time will tell who will be standing alongside her in the end.

Reviews

A timely exploration of the effects of technology dependence and the plight of refugees. -- Booklist
Praise for UNPLUGGED: Ambitious and thought-provoking. -- Kirkus Reviews
Chilling and addictive, UNPLUGGED will change the way you look at the world . . .and how you look at yourself. -- Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100
A fast-paced series opener. An expectations-defying heroine, a world facing drastic change, and an impossible love triangle. -- Publishers Weekly
The first book of an exciting dystopian sci-fi series. An intriguing tale with diverse characters. This work will appeal to gamers and to those who enjoyed Dan Wellss Bluescreen or M.T. Andersons Feed. -- School Library Journal
A mix of political thriller, social commentary, and futuristic popular culture. Try this with M.T. Andersons Feed or go retro with William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnsons Logans Run while waiting for the sequel. -- ALA Booklist
A fast-paced, plot-driven dystopian story that explores the interconnectivity between beauty, commercialism, race, and technology. Thought-provoking, relevant, and promising. Pacing is excellent with lots of action, twists, and turns. -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
Praise for The Survival Kit: As fragile and lovely as a rose. -- Jenny Han, bestselling author of The Summer I Turned Pretty series
Praise for The Possibilities of Sainthood: Behold: A rare bloom of a book . . . The Possibilities of Sainthood, while never gloomy or dogmatic, is a literary work of mercy. Let us rejoice and be glad. -- Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of WICKED
Praise for This Gorgeous Game: A remarkable book that will speak not just to teens, but to women of all ages. -- Sara Zarr, author of National Book Award finalist STORY OF A GIRL

Author Bio

Donna Freitas is the author of the Unplugged series as well as other young adult, middle grade, and adult novels. Donna is on the faculty at Fairleigh Dickinson University's MFA program. She divides her time between Barcelona and Brooklyn. You can visit her online at donnafreitas.com.