Delirium

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In Delirium, set in a dystopian world where love is deemed a disease and eradicated by mandatory surgical procedures at 18, Lena Haloway falls in love with Alex Warren, an "Invalid" from the Wilds. Together, they navigate the dangers of a totalitarian regime that forbids their love, challenging the government's oppressive control while Lena learns about the power and necessity of emotions. The novel includes depictions of violence, some sexual content, and mentions of suicide.