Review: Thrilling and creepy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 30, 2012
Dystopian books always fascinate and terrify me, especially the ones that are realistic enough that you can imagine the things actually happening. Hope's Daughter was like that - Cassie and the other people on the space station lead seemingly normal lives, but they're actually anything but normal. It doesn't take long for you to realize that things aren't quite what they appear.When Cassie becomes friends with Balik, he opens her eyes to the strange goings-on aboard Hope. She had never really questioned things before, because she was content to live her life like everyone else - first in the Family Quarter, then the Married Quarter, and eventually the Retired Quarter. Everything is regulated and set, everyone is similar, and there are no tough decisions to make.As things unfold and Cassie realizes nothing is as it appears, she finally starts to wonder what's really going on. She knows there's no one to turn to except for Balik, so their friendship blossoms and evolves, and they challenge each other and learn from each other.I found the climax shocking and exciting. I spent the entire book wondering what was going to happen, and what all the creepy secrecy was leading up to, and I wasn't disappointed. The plot was obviously very well thought-out, from the little details to the bigger things. I loved the futuristic, high-tech aspects of the ship, and how everything was tied together.Overall, Hope's Daughter was an exciting, captivating read. If you enjoy science fiction and dystopian stories, I would definitely recommend this book!