In "Perfected" by Tavia Gilbert, the story unfolds in a future where genetically engineered "perfected" beings are created for the pleasure of humans. The protagonist, an artificially created girl named Andra, navigates the complexities of her existence as she grapples with her newfound feelings and desires. As she begins to question her purpose and the morality of her creators, she discovers the strength of her own identity and the potential for genuine human connection. The novel explores themes of freedom, autonomy, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic manipulation, ultimately highlighting the essence of what it means to be human. [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 2015 by Tantor Audio .

Kate Jarvik Birch is a visual artist, author, playwright, daydreamer, and professional procrastinator. As a child, she wanted to grow up to be either a unicorn or mermaid. Luckily, being a writer turned out to be just as magical. Her essays and short stories have been published in literary journals including Indiana Review and Saint Ann's Review. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband and three kids.