Review: Sucked in from the beginning
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 1, 2013
The plot seemed interesting so, I gave it a go and ...was indeed sucked in deep from the beginning. It's one of those books you know from the very first page you have to shut your door, take a leave of absence, grab as much supply needed to sustain you throughout your read, deeply burried in your den.The Omny party is the US governing body since 70 years now. The society is divided in four stratum where citizens have different rights and privileges. The uniforms, the "regimentals", are used to "promote equality and clarify citizen's rle in Omni". The rulers choose who you'll be paired with, grant the procreation permits. The system is tightly build and rules are to be followed. If needed, the EE Equity Enforcement will discipline the rebellious citizens. You can only move from stratum and improve your status with the aptitude tests, taken at eighteen.Pierce is an orphan, member of the Drudge, the lowest working class. When rescuing Harmony, a wellknown Artist, he'll become a hero, a symbol to the crowd. In love with Harmony, this unexpected turn of events will make him a hot commodity. Every sovereign will fight to add the new hero to their stratum as they intend to make the most out of their investment. They are determined, ruthless and won't hesitate to manipulate Pierce. He'll make his choice to protect those he loves. But Hell is paved with good intentions and his move will backfire.This story is well written, it flows and remains interesting till the end. You have beautiful and selfless heroes, bad guys who are real bullies and the sovereign crave power. This whole imaginative world is credible, never too far from what could easily be our reality.It will appeal to fans of "Matched", "Legend" and "The Selection". I just hope ther will be a book 2 or else it ends on a cliffhanger!