Despite the fact that almost everyone I know who has read this, has recommended it, AND that it is a dystopia/fantasy (a combo of my favorite two genres), I kept putting other books ahead of this. I just didn't think it would be my "thing". How wrong I was! I absolutely loved this book. It was so well written, with an original and engaging storyline. I can't believe I waited this long to read it, and am anxiously awaiting the US release of Sapphique in December.