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Apr 14, 2020
The first of a really interesting and unique dystopian trilogy where society is affected by a virus that was the unintended consequence of creating a perfect generation. They story follows Rhine through captivity to being a bride and…
Feb 20, 2018ArapahoeTiegan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
DeStefano has created a dystopian world in which serious illnesses and defects have been cured by science. But every generation born after the cures were spread is not very viable. The First generation are those who were born with the…
Jun 11, 2017EmilyPrime rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have exactly zero complaints about this book, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. FINALLY a book with character development, this is how it's done. Cannot wait to get my hands on book 2.
Feb 09, 2017JCLDebbieF rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Beautiful writing by Ms. DeStefano, but a very disturbing premise.
Sep 03, 2016
a very good dystopian book. i would recommend this to people who like the selection series.
Crazy_2975
Jun 08, 2016
I have to admit that I actually gave up on this book pretty early on but decided to give it another chance. After reading about halfway through I actually managed to enjoy it and read the rest of the series.
Dec 28, 2015brazj91 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very interesting concept for a dystopian themed series, I loved it right away and the twists and turns the plot took me on while I was reading it. Couldn't wait to read the second installment!
May 14, 2015puzumaki rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
What bothers me most about this is that no one thought to tell someone how they got there, and it's obvious that some folks don't know. There's a good deal of internal dialogue and relationship building, but not a whole lot of action. Very…
Jan 30, 2014kwiley4 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I so disagree with many of the negative comments here. Isn't that the point of a fiction book, to be imaginative and creative, not realistic. I LOVED the whole trilogy, these are the kinds of books I love to read, adventure, action, and…
Oct 11, 2013MeganMcCreedy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is definitely one of my favorites at the moment!! I think while the situation may be a little unrealistic, with such short lifespans, but it was told in such a way that it came across as plausible and even realistic. I loved this…
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Sep 11, 2013emilyswartzer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
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Sep 02, 2013Monikan21 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Not my favourite at all - it all seems so unreal. I totally agree with "mvkramer" below. How can children who die at 20 or 25 upkeep a world described in the book. It seems obvious that kids that do not even go to school are unable to…
mvkramer
Aug 23, 2013mvkramer rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
This book suffers from a lack of execution. The premise is really interesting, but the author didn't push it enough -- or maybe just didn't think it through. The worldbuilding is weak. I always found myself asking why things were the way…
JINGNA_1
Aug 17, 2013JINGNA_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this book.
Jul 16, 2013Stiefvater rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A really good beginning to what I had hopped to have been a great trilogy. I enjoyed the setting and the characters are very well developed. A really great quick, easy, read.
Jun 03, 2013lkolkma rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
good, quick read
May 08, 2013
A fantastic beginning of a trilogy for action-lovers and romantics!! :-D
Apr 30, 2013izzyb14 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Captivating story. There were some pretty sad parts...well, come to think of it, the whole book was pretty darn sad! I didn't love the main character (she was slightly annoying to me for some reason) but all the characters were so…
kitkat5901
Feb 20, 2013
I really liked this book, there are dark themes but it really isn't inapporiate for younger teens because there evenyually going to learn about these themes. it's apart of life
Dec 21, 2012
I really love this book, not only is the cover awesome, but the story line is great and pulls your emotions in many directions. You find yourself changing your mind about the characters you initially judged once you get to know them more.
Nov 26, 2012
An excellent read, this book is a mind jumbling book that makes you think and its got some romance in there too, definitely a good read
Oct 05, 2012jillageyer rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I thought the book was great, but it pushed the level of appropriatness with some of the content. the book is more suited for highschoolers rather than younger teens
Aug 19, 2012urtica rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great book, written in an interesting style. I would have liked a little more grisly detail; we don't really know exactly what Vaughn does in the basement-it's all speculation. I would have liked it if Rhine was more of a freedom…
Aug 11, 2012daisy73e rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Full of suspense throughout the entire book.
Jul 07, 2012laurakgrimm rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I felt that the book was set in an interesting (futuristic) time. I thought the premise of the book was great, but when it got down to the details I felt that there wasn't much there. I liked it enough to read the next one, but there was…