I loved this book. I was really surprised by the effect it had on me, but I don't know how to describe it. I definitely recommend this series! It's going into my favorites. 
 OK, I'm ready to add a short review. What I liked most about this book is the characters. Although the setting is depressing, as it is a dystopia, there was an underlining of hope from the start. I think that hope came from the main character. The fact that she is a survivor is apparent and admirable. The author did a great job of expressing the heroine's experiences and feelings, even during the times she didn't understand her own emotions. I cried, I laughed and felt frustration towards the antagonist. I highly recommend this book.