Just finished the book. My thoughts? 
 I didn't get it in the beginning. The dystopian world was difficult to understand. It didn't explain enough so it was kinda confusing. I guess the author kinda expected us to understand or accept everything. It became frustrating at some point. 
 This made it difficult for me to sympathize with the protagonist, Cassia. I didn't understand her fear or worries. It lacked the explanation of why the world became that way. It didn't even explain why or what was everyone afraid of. We just had to accept the fact that the government was scary enough that made people obey to every rule. It really lacked the sense of urgency in everything. It just failed to make me care. 
 And what is a sorter really? Anyone care to explain? I didn't get it. What do they do?! Why the hundred poems, hundred painting? Why hundred anything? Why is the government so controlling? Telling people what to do, what to wear or what to eat? And why can't people write? WHY? What is the harm in writing? None of this was really explained. It didn't have to make sense, but we need an explanation. 
 Even so, I found the characters okay. Ky was okay and so was Xander, although nothing about them was really new and briliant. I adored Bram. I liked Cassia. Not as much as I wanted to but she was okay. Because I didn't understand her fears, she seemed a little paranoid to me. It's like all the things she is afraid of are just in her head. Again, there was no, or lack of, example of the punishments the government would do to people who defy the law. The only obvious punishment for someone who was disliked by the government was that they were not given a match. And that definitely is not enough to force anyone to comply to the outrageous laws. well, for me at least. 
 There was no grip in this book. No action and no climax. It really was one of those books that I could put down, and not be afraid I would be missing anything. 
 I gave two stars cause I see the potential of the story. It did became interesting in the middle to the end. And the romance was alright, despite the fact it was predictable. Plus, I liked the cover. 
 I probably read the second book, but I'm not going to be running to the nearest bookstore any time soon.