Given all the hype surrounding this book, I thought I'd give it a shot. I am now sorely disappointed and regretting spending money on it. 
 Things I did not like: 
 The main character - the story is told through the eyes of Mare Barrow, a peasant and thief with the red blood of the lower class. She has no personality, and her actions are often inconsistent. She also suffers from a severe case of "special snowflake" syndrome. 
 The writing - Aveyard's writing is mediocre at best. It is fairly plain and straightforward. This style would work just fine for a screenplay, since she's a screenwriter, but it does not work in a novel. 
 The story - this is where I have my biggest issue. The story is wholly unoriginal and the worldbuilding leaves far too much to be desired. This book is essentially a rewrite of The Hunger Games with some weird superpowers thrown in (which are never explained) and the added "bonus" of a love quadrangle (yes, FOUR PEOPLE) that makes zero sense. 
 I'll just say this: if you're a fan of The Hunger Games and want something with the same basic ideas but without the brilliant and believable commentary on modern society, this is for you. If you're a fan of The Hunger Games and want something that hits just as hard, this is not for you.