In "Alive" by Chandler Baker, the story unfolds in a near-future world where the demands of motherhood are redefined. The plot centers around a woman named Ella, who is navigating the complexities of pregnancy and parenthood amid societal pressures and expectations. When a groundbreaking procedure allows parents to experience a near-death experience, it becomes a central point of contention. Ella grapples with the implications of this technology as it challenges her identity, relationships, and the very nature of life and death. The narrative explores themes of control, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of perfection in motherhood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.

There are 384 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Hyperion .

Chandler Baker grew up in Florida, went to college in Pennsylvania and studied law in Texas, where she now lives with her family and an ever-growing pile of books. Although she loves spinning tales with a touch of horror, she is a much bigger scaredy-cat than her stories would lead you to believe. In addition to the High School Horror series, Chandler is the author of the young adult novel, Alive .