If it only took one surgery…to be beautiful, to be smart, to be perfect…would you do it?What if it meant you could never go home again?Seventeen-year-old Samantha Lewinson lives inside the Covenant, a city cutoff from the outside world. There is no sexism. There is no racism. All are equal. All belong.Until she discovers a dangerous secret…One that threatens to turn her world upside down. … belong.
Until she discovers a dangerous secret…
One that threatens to turn her world upside down. Now Samantha is faced with a choice, but who can she trust?
With no place to run, does she dare to expose the truth? Only one thing is certain. Her time is running out.
You’ll love this Dystopian page-turner, because everyone loves a nonstop thrill ride. Get it now!
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immersive-that’s the first word. dragged a bit fer my taste, but worth it, and some. so if you like immersive-my impression is most folks do. if you liked brave new world-I think this is as good as. if surprises count then maybe better. if you liked sacrament-which I considered an excellent trip. I don’t think it necessary to read in order to appreciate
This is a Fantastic read Sam is living in the Covenant but she discovers not everything is as it seems. And she is running out of time, can she help Jenny find her way to her destination before her time runs out. This is a fast paced read that takes you into a different world and has you on the edge of your seat. I Loved it from first page to the last. Its a real page turner that I definitely recommend.
Shauna Joesten
Extremely well written. Fun read. Love the concept. Sam lives in a domed germ free city where no one ever eats but is given a substance that keeps them alive . . . for a much longer time. Read her intricate story as she tries to help a little girl, who was taken from her parents, escape the “system..” Join Sam as she learns how to live in this (Brave New World). A great read!
– Monica L.
“I told you, Samantha. Sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees.”
Samantha-Sam is a new Covenant member. She doesn’t eat, she’s never sick, she doesn’t hurt, nothing bad every happens to her.
Then she’s assigned to Jenny, a young “native” that the scientists in the Covenant are studying before they give her the Sacrament that allows her to be as free from harm- and memories that the rest who live within the safety of The Shell. However, Jenny wants to return to her family. And for some reason, Samantha is willing to help her.
Will they make it? Sam has been told that if she leaves the Shell ; leaves the Sacrament, she’s doomed. But are they all doomed anyway? Or do Jenny and Sam hold a key to something else?
When I first started this book, I wasn’t sureI’d like it. It seemed a bit formulaic, and I was disheartened by the thought that it seemed like a hodgepodge of pieces of different ideas borrowed from other stories…until Dr. Tesla was introduced….and Emmanuel…and Kelley, Daniel,Marlena and Rogers I’m old enough and educated enough to possibly (mis)understand that name choices aren’t hit and miss. I really began to care for these characters despite their “flaws”- and I chose to use this term in a very broad stroke because sometimes, our weaknesses are where our strengths lie.
This is a very well written young adult dystopian thriller that kept me reading steadily for two days! Bring on another one like this, and you’ll have a fan for life Mr. Miesner