Reviewed by Chelsea on
What I Loved
This book started out a bit rocky for me but I actually really enjoyed it once we moved settings. I thought the idea of the two countries was really cool. One country is basically ruled by women and men don't have any rights. The other country is the complete opposite. It's actually a really cool concept and it shows us why this could never work in reality these days.
I really enjoyed the second half of this book. I liked all the action and sneaking around that was happening. Our main character is sent on a mission and it was cool seeing her start to think for herself. She's been in their equivalent of juvi her whole life so she's always just followed orders (mostly). Now that she's out, she's seeing the world and not liking what she's seeing. There's also a really sweet romance in this book that I would have LOVED to see more of. It was mostly just a teaser of what will hopefully be coming in the next books!
I also really liked that plot twist at the end. I totally wasn't expecting that, which never happens! I'm really looking forward to seeing what book two is going to bring us.
What I Didn't Like
My only real complaint was that the beginning didn't quite suck me in like I wanted it to. It was a little boring at the start because there was a lot of explanations as to what there two countries are like and why are main character is where she is. I could have used a less information heavy beginning and something a little more to really suck me in.
Also Violet could be a little annoying at places. Sometimes she didn't think things through AT ALL and ended up in some nasty situations. She got better as the book progressed though.
Who I'd Recommend To
I think that dystopia lovers will really like this book. Especially those who like a little romance added in their books. Just a note that this wasn't an insta-love romance which I was really thankful for! And no love triangle!!
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 9 September, 2016: Finished reading
- 9 September, 2016: Reviewed