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Science Fiction · 2001 · PG-13

Pandora's Genes

by Kathryn Lance

In a plague-ravaged future, a woman's genetic secret may hold the key to humanity's survival—or its destruction

For14+GenreScience FictionLength256 pagesRead time~6.5 hours

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Violence

Some

Post-apocalyptic violence; some brutality

Language

Barely any

Mild language

Sexual Content

Some

Adult situations; gender-based oppression with some sexual content

Substance Use

Barely any

Minimal substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Dystopian psychological pressure; themes of subjugation and resistance

What this book is about

Centuries after a genetic plague has shattered civilization and left most women infertile, Pandora's unusual immunity marks her as either the savior of the human race or a target for those who would exploit her gift. Navigating a harsh post-apocalyptic world rebuilt around male dominance and survival imperatives, she must decide who to trust and what price she is willing to pay to protect her secret. Lance's debut science fiction novel blends dystopian world-building with a compelling personal story.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Dystopian themes of female subjugation

Some adult content

Post-apocalyptic violence

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