I admit it. I have a weakness for any book that says 'Just like Hunger Games' on the cover. Put those four words anywhere on a book - cover, flap, synopsis - and I'll pick it up. That was how I came upon Enclave. 
 I have to say right off the bat - Enclave is not like Hunger Games. There are children involved and a futuristic world in which everything has changed, but the similarities end there. So, if you are looking for the next Hunger Games, this is not it. 
 Putting aside that Enclave is nothing like Hunger Games, I was able to read this book in a relatively short period of time. Enclave stands at approximately 250 pages and is a fairly quick read. If you are looking for a short read that involves extremely dark elements, zombies, post-apocalyptic elements, and strange underground tribes, this is the book for you. 
 Given its length, it was a fairly good read. There is a lot of action and exploring, and more action. The characters aren't overly detailed. I think this is mainly because the book focuses on action and creating this dark, dangerous world, and less on creating detailed characters. 
 Unfortunately, there are a few elements of Enclave that I feel took away from the book and prevented it from being the novel it could have been. First, one of the characters in the book - Teagan - has an extremely tough life living 'Topside'. She was essentially kidnapped and repeatedly gang raped by a group of wild, savage individuals. 
 The rape is never described, but it is implied. Now, I have read books that have addressed this issue and have not had an issue with it. Unfortunately, Enclave was not one of those books. 
 The main character in Enclave - Deuce - is confused as to why Teagan allowed herself to be raped and lacks any type of sympathy for her at all. Later on in the book, Deuce encourages Teagan to just 'get over it' for the better of the group - which the group includes one of the men who encouraged and allowed the gang rape to go on. 
 This element of the book was such a small part of the novel, but I feel it really soured the book. I understand the world created in 
 Enclave is dark and dangerous, but the rather savage way the rape victim was treated really took away from what could have been a good novel. 
 Despite my issue with this small element, I was able to finish the novel. Overall, I would say the book was alright. It is extremely dark and almost savage like, so if you are looking for a fluffy, feel good story; this is not it. However, I think it offers a great alternative to some of the other run of the mill YA books that are being printed lately. 
 My overall opinion is to try this book out, if you have any interest in it. After reading it, I have since read reviews and if I had read the reviews, I would have avoided the book completely. I don't think it is terrible, but I don't think it is wonderful either. It is certainly a book that people will have to form their own opinions on.