The Rare, Diane Anthony
The Rare, Diane Anthony
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The Rare

Author: Diane Anthony

Narrator: Vanessa Wendt

Unabridged: 5 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/28/2019


Synopsis

Olivia Sloane doesn't want to live anymore. Her whole life is a struggle. Her health, her school, her social life, and even her relationship with her mother are all a mess. The world itself is a mess. With lethal acid rain and stifling, ever-present fog, nothing thrives in her home city, and it's even worse outside—or so she's been taught.Her best friend, David, also has a hard life, but he has hope. He's convinced that there's something better hidden beyond the fence surrounding their city and has always suggested escaping together. Olivia has never taken it seriously. But after a failed suicide attempt, her stay in the mental ward leads to a series of suspicious encounters with her mother and a fight at school. Feeling like there is nothing left to lose, she decides to give David's idea a shot.Despite their poor health and reports of killer beasts, Olivia and David brave the wilderness. The truth they discover there—not just about their society but about themselves—is more astonishing than anything they ever imagined.
Authors 4 Authors Content Rating:This title has been rated 14+ appropriate for teens and contains:
- moderate language- intense violence- brief implied sexual violence- negative mild tobacco, fantasy, and illicit drug use- discussions of mental illness and suicide- governmental conspiracy
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Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa on March 04, 2019

The Rare, by Diane Anthony, is just that: a rare find. It is a YA story full of social issues regarding mental health weaved into an interesting tapestry of blended genres. The story begins with Olivia (Liv) Sloane waking up after a failed suicide attempt and then her grueling stint in a mental healt......more

Goodreads review by Madison on December 14, 2018

The Rare is the first book in Diane Anthony's YA dystopian series. To be honest, I thought I'd given up on dystopian YA fiction before reading this book; I felt like too many books of this type overused tropes and characters, making the genre feel bland and lifeless overall. Well, I can gladly say t......more

Goodreads review by Renee on July 18, 2019

The Rare is a welcome addition to the growing YA Dystopian collection. A quick overview: Olivia is a teen suffering from depression, severe asthma, and other issues, including suicide ideation. She has one friend, David, who is also...pretty sickly. They are incredibly unhappy with their life. I don......more

Goodreads review by priscilla millar on March 24, 2025

Excellent work This book is a thriller. Keeps you glued to it , as you can’t wait to see how things are going to turn out. The suspense and plot compels you to keep reading. The book twists and turns in unexpected ways with heart stopping scenes. The book is clean, without cursing, swearing or sexual......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on February 05, 2025

Wasn't sure what to expect from a new author but was easy to get into and held my attention. Leaves you hanging for the next book.......more