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Hungry. H. A. Swain

May 12, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Book Review: Hungry by H. A. Swain

Tagline: In the future, food is gone.Publisher’s Description: In the future, food is no longer necessary—until Thalia begins to feel something unfamiliar and uncomfortable. She’s hungry. In Thalia’s world, there is no need for food—everyone takes medication (or “inocs”) to ward off hunger. It should mean there is no more famine, no more obesity, no […]

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