Review: Engaging and a bit depressing
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 31, 2013
*I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it*I went into reading this book seeing a lot of similarities to the Hunger Games books.  While some of the main concepts are the same, this book takes a decidedly darker view of human nature.  The characters developed over the course of the novel which was actually quite refreshing.  Usually readers will get a pretty full background on a character.  Orphan Flu had Sara (main character) learning about her family and really coming to know her own family throughout the book even when they weren't present. The book was a bit depressing as a whole but I think that is only because a reader can get really engrossed in the story, which is how good books should be. Overall I thought it was a good read for young adults.