Review: Crossed

Crossed by Ally Condie Published by Dutton Children's on November 1st 2011 Genres: Young Adult- Dystopian Source: Blog Tour, FTC: Exchange for honest opinion Goodreads "In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky - taken by the Society to his certain death - only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake. Cassia's quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia nears resolve and certainty about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander - who may hold the key to the uprising and,...

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Review: Blood Red Road

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Galley Grab in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Blood Red Road by Moira Young Series: Dust Lands # 1 Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books on June 7th 2011 Genres: Young Adult- Dystopian Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Galley Grab Goodreads "Saba has spent her whole life in Silverlake, a dried-up wasteland ravaged by constant sandstorms. The Wrecker civilization has long been destroyed, leaving only landfills for Saba and her family to scavenge from. That's fine by her, as long as her beloved twin brother Lugh is around. But when a monster sandstorm arrives, along with four cloaked horsemen, Saba's world is...

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Review: Bumped

Bumped by Megan McCafferty Published by Balzer + Bray on April 26th 2011 Genres: Young Adult- Dystopian Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Goodreads "When a virus makes everyone over the age of eighteen infertile, would-be parents are forced to pay teen girls to conceive and give birth to their children, making teens the most prized members of society. Sixteen-year-old identical twins Melody and Harmony were separated at birth and had never met until the day Harmony shows up on Melody’s doorstep. Until now, the twins have followed completely opposite paths. Melody has scored an enviable conception contract with a couple called the Jaydens. While they are searching for the perfect partner for Melody to bump with, she is fighting her attraction to...

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Review: Divergent

Divergent by Veronica Roth Series: Divergent # 1 Published by Katherine Tegen Books on February 28th 2012 Genres: Young Adult- Dystopian Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest ...more"In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the...

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Sponsored Review: Delirium

Delirium by Lauren Oliver Published by HarperTeen on February 1, 2010 Genres: Young Adult- Dystopian Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads "Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -the deliria- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the governments demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy. But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love."?   What...

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