Subject Twenty One

#1 Tomorrows Ancestors

A.E. Warren

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Del Rey
02 July 2021

Science fiction; Fantasy; Young Adult Fantasy

Series: Tomorrows Ancestors

What if our future lies 40,000 years in our past? Subject Twenty-One is an astonishing debut novel in which a young woman's refusal to accept the status quo opens her eyes to the lies her society is built on.

What if our future lies 40,000 years in our past? Subject Twenty-One is an astonishing debut novel in which a young woman's refusal to accept the status quo opens her eyes to the lies her society is built on.

A stonking good sci-fi & coming-of-age story all wrapped into one . . . a book that tackles humanity, hardship, and classism at the deepest level.' - Magic Radio Book Club

Elise's world is forever changed when she is given the opportunity of a lifetime - to work at the Museum of Evolution and be a Companion to the Neanderthal, Subject Twenty-One.

As a Sapien, a member of the lowest order of humans, she and others like her are held responsible for the damages inflicted on the world by previous generations. This job may be Elise's only chance to escape a stagnating life in an ostracised and impoverished community.

But it doesn't take long for Elise to realise that, away from the familiarity and safety of her home, her own secrets are much harder to conceal.

And the longer she stays the more she comes to realise that little separates her from the exhibits . . . and a cage of her own.

PRAISE FOR THE TOMORROW'S ANCESTORS SERIES

'An unputdownable exploration into the ethics of science' Buzz Magazine'

Incredible . . . without a doubt one of the best YA sci-fi books I've ever read' Out and About Books

'Instantly engaging . . . widens out from a tale of a girl trying to find her own identity to a broader story encompassing an entire population's burden of oppression, and the desire for freedom' Track of Words

'One of the rare debuts that are really five star reads. Subject Twenty One grabbed me instantly and I couldn't put it down' Dom Reads

Make sure you've read the whole series!

1. Subject Twenty-One 2. The Hidden Base 3. The Fourth Species

By: A.E. Warren
Imprint: Del Rey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 223g
ISBN: 9781529101348
ISBN 10: 1529101344
Series: Tomorrows Ancestors
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 02 July 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

AE Warren lives in the UK. A not-so-covert nerd with mildly obsessive tendencies, she has happily wiled away an inordinate amount of time reading and watching sci-fi/ fantasy. She is interested in the 'what ifs' of the world.

Reviews for Subject Twenty One (#1 Tomorrows Ancestors)

A laudable debut with a sustained narrative and characterisations that demand the reader keep on their toes. * NB Magazine * A thought-provoking and enjoyable read with intriguing premises and an original setting. * Future Fire Reviews * A fascinating read * Cheryl M-M's Book Blog * An interesting story, wonderfully written. * Jera's Jamboree * Well-thought out and fun to read. * Rosie Writes * A well-told story, incorporating some particularly interesting ideas. * Popular Science * Compelling and thematically rich. * Rowan Fortune * Warren's ideas in this book are wonderful, playing on the current ambivalence about genetic engineering and envisaging a world in which it's the basis of a whole new caste system. * The Idle Woman * Incredibly well-written...would happily recommend it to everyone. * Blam Books * Very original...I just loved the whole idea. * LF Books * Pacy, characterful and imaginative * Track of Words *