Not a Drop to Drink

Mindy McGinnis

Sep 2013 · Sold by Harper Collins

4.5

34 reviews

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352

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Fans of classic frontier survival stories, as well as readers of dystopian literature, will enjoy this futuristic story where water is worth more than gold. New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant says Not a Drop to Drink is a debut "not to be missed." With evocative, spare language and incredible drama, danger, and romance, Mindy McGinnis depicts one girl's journey in a frontierlike world not so different from our own.

Teenage Lynn has been taught to defend her pond against every threat: drought, a snowless winter, coyotes, and most important, people looking for a drink. She makes sure anyone who comes near the pond leaves thirsty—or doesn't leave at all. Confident in her own abilities, Lynn has no use for the world beyond the nearby fields and forest. But when strangers appear, the mysterious footprints by the pond, nighttime threats, and gunshots make it all too clear Lynn has exactly what they want, and they won't stop until they get it. . . .

For more in this gritty world, join Lynn on an epic journey to find home in the companion novel, In a Handful of Dust.

Ratings and reviews

4.5

34 reviews

Jack Cote

January 4, 2014

To anyone posting something such as "Loved the way she captured Lynn when *** died!" please, PLEASE SAY SOMETHING TO THE EFFECT OF "SPOILER ALERT" you already ruined it for me. Don't ruin it for others as well.

4 people found this review helpful

Amber Davis

November 20, 2020

I did not know I could like anything more than the first book, but here we are. This book was so awesome. I loved getting to see more of Lynn and Lucy’s character development was perfect. I definitely recommend this book!

1 person found this review helpful

Lesley Reed

September 26, 2013

Loved the way she captured Lynn, was devastated when Eli died, nearly died of laughing when I read the part where she asked Eli if he was going to try to have s*x with her.

About the author

Mindy McGinnis is the author of several young adult novels, including A Long Stretch of Bad Days, The Last Laugh, The Initial Insult, Heroine, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So Discreet, winner of an Edgar Award. She writes across multiple genres, including postapocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy. While her settings may change, you can always count on her books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. Mindy lives in Ohio. You can visit her online at mindymcginnis.com.

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