The Windup Girl is a science fiction novel written by Paolo Bacigalupi. It is set in a future where biotechnology has become the dominant form of technology, and the world is facing the consequences of climate change. The story follows a genetically engineered woman named Emiko, who is treated as a slave and struggles to find her place in this transhumanist dystopia. With its vivid world-building and exploration of biotechnology, The Windup Girl is a compelling read.