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When she woke, she was red. Not flushed, not sunburned, but the solid, declarative red of a stop sign. An enthralling and chilling novel from the author of MUDBOUND, for fans of THE HANDMAID'S TALE and THE SCARLET LETTER. Hannah Payne's life has been devoted to church and family, but…
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Because of its timelessness, The Scarlet Letter will remain one of my favorite novels. When She Woke is a modern retelling, set in a future where criminals have their skin genetically altered to reflect the nature of their crimes.
The story focuses on the journey of a woman who is "chromed" red for having an abortion and the lessons on love and autonomy that follow.
From Rae's list on The best novels on reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy.
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