Avonessia, Anshu Chugh
Avonessia, Anshu Chugh
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Avonessia
Thelandwithoutlabels

Author: Anshu Chugh

Series: Avonessia #1

Narrator: Noel Rodrigues

Unabridged: 7 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Anshu Chugh

Published: 12/11/2024

Synopsis

In a dystopian future on an island that has healing properties that lets you live for upto 200 years, a government rule doesn’t allow women to give birth to children, and all parents can do is adopt a child. However, to adopt a child, you must first win the child’s trust. Bianca struggles hard to win the heart of Esma, an abandoned child who lives in an orphanage. As the community shares stories of their generational trauma at the dinner circle at the beach around a bonfire, Bianca hopes she can win the heart of the child she wishes to adopt. Avonessia is the land without labels, where the parents are expected to be caregivers to the children who will bring about the anvil of the golden age. Iara, the forest wise woman, comes and assists Bianca, guiding her and then once again disappearing into the marshlands. These marshlands harbor the glowing green embers of Avon, the life guving algae that supports healing and slows aging, creating a bio-bubble of health and longevity for the citizens of Avonessia.  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sameer on July 01, 2024

Ever wondered what it would be like to live on an island where everyone could potentially live for two centuries, but you weren’t allowed to be born? Anshu Chugh’s "Avonessia" dives headfirst into this thought-provoking premise, blending dystopian elements with deep-rooted human emotions. "Avonessia"......more

Goodreads review by Pratap on June 22, 2024

Anshu Chugh's "Avonessia" explores a world where women are forbidden from giving birth, forcing adoption as the only way to form a family. The story follows Bianca, who seeks to adopt Esma, an abandoned child, in a society where people share their traumas around bonfires. Chugh's poetic writing vivi......more

Goodreads review by Authorsdestination on June 23, 2024

"Avonessia" by Anshu Chugh is a beautifully crafted novel that takes readers on an emotional journey through a dystopian future. The island of Avonessia, with its unique rules and healing properties, sets the stage for a compelling story about love, resilience, and the quest for identity. Bianca's st......more

Goodreads review by Dipa on June 24, 2024

I picked up this book because the blurb and cover caught my eye. It's about Avonessia, an island where people live up to 200 years due to its healing properties. Women can't give birth, so everyone must adopt a child by winning their trust. The story follows Bianca, who struggles to win over Esma, an......more

Goodreads review by Sarah's readings on June 22, 2024

This novel beautifully blends dystopian fiction with elements of magical realism, creating a vivid and thought-provoking world on the island of Avonessia. The author intricately weaves together themes of societal control, love, and resilience through the compelling journey of Bianca as she strives t......more

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