I had read a lot of bad reviews for this book, but I'd also read quite a few good ones, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book. I did find it to a bit of a Hunger Games rip-off at some points. For example, the character Gavril reminded of Caesar from the Hunger Games, and I also found that America's confusion with Maxon and Aspen was similar to Katniss' confusion over Peeta and Gale. 
 Also, America was a bit of an idiot sometimes, which was kind of irritating. Having said this though, I really did like America. As stupid and big mouthed as she often was, she was an easily relatable character. 
 Overall, the book was a quick and easy, but enjoyable read. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series.