This book drew me in. Even though nothing unexpected really happened. It was funny, I laughed a lot, and there was a faint sense of competition. It was very light, not that dark or tense. 
 America keeps going on and on and on about how poor her family is. But so does Katniss, in the Hunger Games. The difference? I could actually feel the poverty and the desperate situation of Katniss. Which was obviously worse than America's. But still, the dirt and grime of District 12 was there. In America's situation, I didn't really feel the same way. Yes, there were people in a more unfortunate situation than her, but her's didn't really feel that desperate. 
 I also think that there wouldn't have been much of a difference if the story started with America traveling to the palace. Everyone already knows that America already wins, so what's the point besides just introducing the characters? 
 And the first attack was didn't make sense. Every other time the rebels attack, they all go down to the safe room. Why did they stay in the Great Room that time? Didn't Maxon say that they couldn't tell the difference between who was attacking until it was over? 
 The setting of this story had a dystopian feel to it. Maybe something more exciting could have happened? Especially with the rebels in the story. Hmmm... 
 I liked all of the characters - especially Marlee and the maids. America was kind of frustrating though. The whole time, I was like, Choose already!