Predictable non-ending. This is part one of a series and I have to assume that all the action takes place in the other books because this was pretty much a very wordy exercise in world-building. I probably won't bother with the rest of the series. ( )

This book was a shock for me! I picked it up since I saw it was free. I assumed it was going to be another sorting of society through teens, but quickly saw it was so much more! The idea behind this book is so much more than it seems! I read this months ago, but my mind still returns to it often. I am now in search of the second book, since I realized I need to know what happens next, even after all of this time. In a world of YA books that all copy one another, this takes a new idea and spin on things. It is what you love from Hunger Games and Divergent but in a new way that will keep you reading and hoping!!! ( )

The Homemakers Hobbies HQ and I realize I have made a booboo. In the announcement that I shared the amazon buying links I posted the wrong book to the list. My Blood Approves does NOT belong on the list. It is not a dystopian book! I had Lush by S.L. Baum planned for today! Lol

Bluebell is different than most kids her age. After leaving training tech, where all kids live for 12 years, and being branded a lush, she discovers her live is turning upside down and she has no control over any of it. She is now a Lush Ambassador and represents everything Concord stands for. Well... she's supposed too. Between her perfect mother and high ranking grandfather it should be no problem... right? So why are strange accusations being sent to her tablet for only her to access? And why is she reading a story that she swears she had dreamed before?

This isn't a normal dystopian, it isn't dark, or the horror type of dystopian. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. Not fearing for the characters but wanting to find out what happens next. The author opens up a lot of back stories and gives information that she has said is explained in the next book... Of course it does... she wouldn't sell as many books... duh! It ends in a cliff hanger... again... its to keep you wanting more!!!!! Give it a chance!
*Pros* seamless writing, great character ( )