I loved this book! It was really well done, especially the whole world building seeing as how this book is a dystopia set in the semi-far future. 
 After nuclear wars and nuclear winters, and all the bad things that have happened as a cause of nuclear bombs, it was a nice view into how a society would be living as. Although there were some things that I didn't like in the story, like the forced arranged marriages, the misogyny at times, and just they way how some of the things that were happening were hard to believe in, I believe it was a well told story that held my attention as I read throughout, I honestly wanted to know what was going to happen next. 
 Another thing I loved was the relationship between her and Bishop was perfect! I honestly was glad that the author wrote such an honest and beautiful relationship between them even before their first kiss. The pacing, the characters, the plot and everything in this whole story basically was well done and I found myself not wanting to finish the book but as I got to ending, I realized that there was too much going on still for it to just be one book, and so when I found out that there was going to be a sequel, I couldn't contain my excitement. But now I can't wait until a full whole year for the sequel to come out and see what will happen to Ivy and Bishop, especially after that cliffhanger ending! 
 I can't wait to explore more of this amazing world that Amy Engel has created!