Perfected was nausea inducing, mind-boggling and disturbing. Although the topic of this book is touchy, I felt the book was really light and didn't focus on the things it should have. Nor did it really get a huge reaction out of me, overall. That's a lie, I was disturbed. 
 I have to say though, this did not feel like a dystopian to me. There are many reasons for this - but I feel it's because it had a current day in age feel to it, with an added, morbid law allowing people to own humans as pets. I would go into this without any assumptions about a dystopian world, because you will be disappointed if you do. 
 As I said, the premise is a disturbing one. Teen girls being bred and raised as pets, then sold to the highest bidder. For awhile there, I didn't understand the WHYs. Why pass the law? Why fund it? Why buy one? Unless you are thinking really really awful thoughts about why men would want perfect, pretty teenage girls, I just don't see the point in it. A "my size" Barbie? I mean, what? It was explained a little, but that, along with many other things left unsaid, is why I just didn't LOVE this book. 
 However, I did feel that Ella was a reliable character. She is very naive, which is something that I would expect out of her. She doesn't know much about how the "real world" works. Yet, she shouldn't because all she knows is her training. She is passionate though, and I loved her passion and how she saw beautiful in everything. 
 I felt like the transition of Penn's feelings were too abrupt for me. He generally did care for Ella, I know that, but it just felt like their relationship went from 0-60. BUT. I really liked it. I loved that Penn actually talked to Ella, got to know her, and especially loved that they shared a passion for music. 
 On a side note - set aside the naive thoughts of a 9-year-old girl, the relationship between Ella and Ruby was sweet. 
 Kate's writing is easy to read, flowing smoothly from page to page. But it's light, with no real solid depth to anything. This is one of those things that we need more information on. It isn't this way just BECAUSE. There is obviously a reason this bill was put into law and passed, so what was it? As such, I felt it was just too light for the subject matter. One thing I will say, her strong suit is the romance. 
 My Peeve - 
 There are several things here. For one, I had a sense of deja vu while reading the ending. Want to know why? Just ask. Mainly, the lack of back story behind the law being passed and the lack of depth all around. Which I said. Many times. 
 Overall - 
 Although I had my issues with Perfected, I did enjoy it. It's a light, quick read. If there IS a sequel, I will probably read it. 
 Recommend - 
 Ehh. I'm gonna go with yes. Keep in mind, if you are looking for a more in-depth, dystopian novel, I would skip it. 
 *I received this book from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review.*