So I was in a bit of a reading slump with the books I've been reading and decided to pick this up on a whim to see if it would kickstart me back into the reading mood. And 
 HOLY 
 CRAP 
 it did NOT disappoint. 
 I flew threw this thing in two hours. I plopped on my bed, basking in my post-Thanksgiving food coma, cracked open this baby, and was utterly enraptured. I can't think of any other way to put it. I am so emotionally invested into this story now, and I can tell you that I will be going to pick up the rest of the books in this series TOMORROW. Taherah Mafi has created some brilliant characters, with depth and truth, and has created this thrilling dystopian world that is so original, offering a fresh new take on this specific sub-genre. And her writing- GOD is it beautiful, poetic and lyrical. You'd think it would be overkill, but it manages to add to the story and the character of Juliette. It made my emotions run high and my breath come short. The plot is so intricate, and this book is the perfect set-up for what is to come. Towards the beginning I was a bit unsure of Juliette's character- I thought that she was never going to open up, shed some of her vulnerability, and embrace the power that she held within her; however, throughout the story she truly grows and slowly emerges into this badass female who, by the end of this book, is ready to take on those who are set on putting the people that she cares about in danger. 
 So, SO psyched to read what happens next for Juliette, Adam, and Warner. I am a definite new fan of Taherah Mafi, and recommend this series to anyone and everyone!!!!