I have not read a dystopian YA book in a awhile because I kind of got burned out. But my daughter picked this for a book report and asked me to read it. I have to say, I was very entertained. And I'm looking forward to the sequel. It was not a traditional dystopian timeline, even though it had all of the similar subject matter. And that it was did not telegraph the clues out too far. I only figured out a few things right as they were happening. I recommend it for some great brain candy!