Dystopian is the new it genre

Ever since I read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, I've been really into dystopian books. Dystopian books are always based in a future nightmareish version of our world, where society has a big brother watching you. Think about Katniss, a young girl, having to fight for her life in the Hunger Games while the Capitol enjoys it as if it were the Olympics!

I follow Julie Fagan's blog Peanut Butter Fingers regularly, and yesterday I noticed she had a guest blogger. Her guest was Lisa, the author of Read. Breathe. Relax. {which are probably 3 of my favorite things to do} Her guest entry really caught my attention because she was recommending some books she recently read. Naturally I wandered over to her blog to check out what else she had to say. Her most recent entry is about The Selection by Kierra Cass. Lisa had this description posted:

“For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn’t want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she’s made for herself- and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.”

Immediately I thought, ummm let me get on my Kindle app and see how much this books costs on Amazon! Then I proceeded to do exactly that. It cost me $9.99 and now I can read it on my iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even PC at work.

What really caught my eye:

• The cover {don't judge me, but the cover reminds me of Narnia meets Hunger Games :)}
• Female protagonist
• Castes
• DYSTOPIAN
• There's a prince!
• Oh & did I mention its a trilogy?

I plan on starting this book pretty soon! I am a bit busy at this moment since I am currently reading Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. You may be familair with it because of the HBO series. I'll be sure to give you my insights on it this week!

Cata