Book #10 of 2016. 
 This is definitely a YA novel geared towards the slightly older end of the spectrum. One of the narrators, Elias, is either 19 or 20 (I believe) with thoughts and desires that are realistic for a male of that age. While Laia seems to be slightly younger, as a female member of a subjugated culture, is constantly aware of the threat of rape looking overhead. All of this is to say that the emotions and struggles of these characters are raw, believable, and more mature than your typical YA fare. 
 As always, I am focused and motivated by the relationships between the characters, especially those that are platonic. Helene was probably my favorite character in the book (perhaps I relate a bit to her), and I loved how she could internally question the authorities without letting it show-- a very common struggle in my opinion. 
 The plot is quick without becoming predictable, the prose is snappy, and the characters roll off of the page, fully formed.