I must give the author credit for writing an excellent cliffhanger at the end of the first novel. It may have been one of the only substantive elements of this series. Because although the writing was far too simplistic for my taste, the ending certainly piqued my curiosity enough to continue the series. I am unsure where the comparison to the Hunger Games stemmed from, other than the fact that they are both dystopian novels. Though the author touches on some morally complex issues, they are not delved into thoroughly enough to elicit any real emotion in the reader. The romance is weak, at best, and the author’s descriptions aren’t very compelling.
Still, I enjoyed the unique perspective Forrest offered. To consider the ramifications of male vs. female regimes, in a dystopian society, is a bold idea… one that had so much potential. So, while the basis for a solid series was there, the follow-through left a lot to be desired. I trudged through the series, never really caring much about what happened to the characters, after a while. Sadly, I rather looked forward to their adventure ending; but it was engaging enough that I didn’t give up on the series altogether. I can absolutely see the lure for young adult readers.
Read 2/10/17
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