Michelle Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Dystopian books for teens are very popular at the moment, and also quite numerous, but this one is certainly different enough to offer something new. It's set in a world where many people have been killed by a spore war. The only people who survived are the very old, and the young. The older generation, who are called The Enders have all the money and power, whilst many of the young, called The Starters, are hiding away, trying to survive. Callie is persuaded to visit a secret facility where Starters rent out their bodies. The Enders are living much longer, due to medical advantages, and they pay a lot of money to borrow the body of a younger person. (Thankfully this is explained much better in the book!) Unfortunately Callie's rentals do not go to plan, but after initial confusion, she begins to realise that there is a lot more going on. What follows is a well paced thriller, as Callie finds out who she can and cannot trust. One of the real positives for this book is that although there's a second book planned, there's enough in this one to tell a story, and keep the reader satisfied. You'll still be hungry for that sequel though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Another possibly good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 It is a really interesting idea, and well written - certainly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Oooh, another one to add to the wishlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page turner Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I bought this last week as the cover jumped out at me, glad it's going to be a good read too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 this sounds like one that I need to look out for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I saw this being previewed in the adverts for The Hunger Games at the cinema so I thought it was worth a look! I love this genre and I never get tired of brilliant ideas of a future dystopia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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