** spoiler alert ** 
 I liked the book. I understand that this is the first book in a planned trilogy so I will forgive the slight lack of a specific plot in this story seeing the bigger picture plot that will fill out after the three books. This book really sets up the reader with "the problem". I imagine the second book with set up "the action" and the third with "the solution". 
 I have read some reviews that compare this book to "The Hunger Games" and there are definitely similarities. What I really liked about this book was the seeming involvement of family and friend's in Cassia's quest. It seems like many of Cassia's family and friends want things to change and are willing to help it come about. I liked that it wasn't "Cassia against the world". Everyone wants choice and will help to get it. 
 Concerning the love plotline, I really liked the scenes with Ky and Cassia. I feel like we, the readers, learn the most about what was and what can be again during their conversations and discoveries about what they themselves want. 
 I like Xander a lot. It's diffucult to see him as this kind of "underdog" because Cassia loves Ky and Xander loves Cassia. I didn't want to see him get hurt but I do appreciate the fact that he still loves Cassia as a friend and will help her and not let the bitterness of rejection sit. 
 I am looking forward to continuing this series and findning out what is the price of choice. I believe the next book comes out November 2011. Until Then....