In "Extasia" by Emily Lawrence, the story unfolds in a dystopian world where pleasure and conformity reign supreme. The protagonist, a young woman named Greer, lives under strict societal rules designed to suppress individuality and enforce a utopian existence. However, as she discovers an underground movement that celebrates desire and self-expression, Greer grapples with the tension between control and freedom. As she plunges deeper into this new realm, she must confront her own beliefs and desires while navigating the risks of rebellion. The journey challenges her perceptions of happiness and the true essence of living fully. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by HarperCollins .

Claire Legrand's first novel was The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls, a New York Public Library Best Book for Children in 2012. She is also the author of The Year of Shadows and Winterspell, a young adult retelling of The Nutcracker. She is one of the four authors behind The Cabinet of Curiosities anthology, a Junior Library Guild selection and a NYPL Best Book for Children in 2014.