This book was definitely not what I thought it was going to be. I thought it was your run of the mill dystopian book, but it's really more semi-dystopian romance. I read this book on the way to and from a baseball game, and stayed up late (because of which I am now struggling at work) just to finish it. It was so good; I could not put it down. At a few points I yelled " Oh my gosh, this is getting so scandalous!" and "Holy crap, plot twist!" to my husband, much to his amusement. I really like how the author gave you bits and pieces of the history of this country--we had to wait until it was discussed with the girls. I did have a hard time with the fact that her name is AMERICA, but once I learned the reason why, it settled with me. Overall I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait to keep reading the series!